Only a month after the death of Monsieur Saint Laurent, it seems
appropriate that Stefano Pilati, the current head designer of Yves
Saint Laurent, should be launching a collection of timeless pieces that
are instantly recognisable as iconic styles from the founding
couturier. After the success of Chanel's pop-up shop at Dover Street
Market, Pilati has followed suit and last Friday unveiled the first
stand-alone space for the Edition 24 line. The Edition 24 collection
consists of pieces inspired by travel, function and versatility, and,
with new deliveries expected throughout the year, Dover Street Market
will be editing and curating the collection.
Pilati will also be
creating specially colour-customised Edition 24 items that will be
exclusive to Dover Street Market; currently, a colour palette of red
and turquoise is being used. YSL styles such as patent trenchcoats,
safari jackets and tuxedos are on offer as well as luggage pieces. The
travel theme was exploited by renowned set designer Michael Howells,
who designed the space housing the collection on the third floor of
Dover Street Market. Howells has previously done set design for John
Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Versace as well as films like Bright
Young Things and Shackleton. There is no definite end date for this
Edition 24 shop-in-shop.