Yves Saint-Laurent News

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that The Costume Institute's spring 2015 exhibition will be Chinese Whispers: Tales of the East in Art, Film, and Fashion, on view from May 7 through August 16, 2015 (preceded on May 4 by The Costume Institute Benefit). Presented in the Museum's Chinese Galleries and Anna Wintour Costume Center, the exhibition will explore how China has fueled the creative imagination for centuries, resulting in layers of cultural translations, re-translations, and mistranslations. In this collaboration between The Costume Institute and the Department of Asian Art, high fashion will be juxtaposed with Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains, and other art, as well as Chinese films to reveal ongoing dialogues between East and West, past and present.

Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that The Costume Institute's spring 2015 exhibition will be Chinese Whispers: Tales of the East in Art, Film, and Fashion, on view from May 7 through August 16, 2015 (preceded on May 4 by The Costume Institute Benefit).

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the 30 films that will comprise the Main Slate official selection of the 52nd New York Film Festival (September 26 - October 12)

On the occasion of the fifth-year anniversary of the opening of the exhibition Iran Inside Out at the Chelsea Museum in 2009 and on the first anniversary of Iran Modern, which debuted at the Asia Society in 2013, curators Roya Khadjavi Heidari and Massoud Nader announce Portraits: Reflections by Emerging Iranian Artists, a groundbreaking group show which will further shed light on, and explore, Iran's contemporary art scene by showcasing work by over 20 young Iranian artists who were raised, educated, and born there. The exhibition will be on view from September 17 to September 22, 2014 at Rogue Space Gallery, located at 508 West 26th Street, New York, New York.

Maybelline New York announced that London bred beauty Jourdan Dunn is their newest spokesmodel. Jourdan will be joining an elite group of Maybelline models which includes Christy Turlington, Emily DiDonato and a host of others.

Marking the Museum of Arts and Design's first year under the leadership of its new Nanette L. Laitman Director Glenn Adamson, the upcoming 2014–2015 exhibition programming reflects MAD's commitment to championing skilled makers—artists, designers, and artisans—and the value they bring to the world around us. Featuring work from throughout the five boroughs and across the globe, the exhibitions will transform the Museum into a creative hub and platform for the 21st century maker.

Over 100 emblematic haute couture garments created by France's leading fashion designers will feature in a major exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia from October 2014.

This past August it was announced that two biopics about the late, great designer Yves Saint Laurent were to be released over the next few years. Here is the trailor for the first one, Yves Saint Laurent. It's an authorized (by Saint Laurent's partner Pierre Berge) film starring French actor Pierre Niney. The film covers the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.

Dior debuted their latest installment of the Lady Dior campaign featuring Marion Cotillard posing in front of abstract canvases and carrying Lady Dior bags in bright colors and with airbrushing details.

WWD reports Angela Ahrendts is stepping down as chief executive officer of Burberry to join Apple. At Apple he will serve as senior vice president of retail and online stores.

Oxygen Media announced that supermodels Anne V and Lydia Hearst will join worldwide icon and executive producer Naomi Campbell as supermodel coaches on the sophomore season of critically acclaimed modeling competition series 'The Face.'

Luxury fashion house J. Mendel announced the appointment of Marc Durie in the new and expanded role of President and Chief Executive Officer.

THE GARDEN, the neo-punk duo from Orange County, featuring identical twin brothers, Fletcher and Wyatt Shears, are ready to bring their unconventional style to the masses. The brothers write and perform fifteen-second songs, have a penchant for wearing women's clothing (and wear it well!) and speak in that secret lingo that most twins do. The Life and Times of a Paperclip, their debut LP was released on July 23 on Burger Records. Video for Yves Saint Laurent's new campaign featuring Fletcher & Wyatt and the music of THE GARDEN is below!

THE STREET (www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com) welcomes a remarkable and truly unique mix of new retailers, poised to open later this year. WS Development, the center's owner, is excited to provide residents with these world-class shopping and dining destinations as they continue to enrich what has already become Chestnut Hill's new main street.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Australians are looking for ways to make their travel dollar stretch further, according to travel information, comparison and deals website Cheapflights.com.au.

As the Museum of Arts and Design approaches its five-year anniversary at its Columbus Circle location, the museum is preparing to celebrate this milestone with a diverse roster of exhibitions and programs that emphasize its focus on materials, process, and contemporary creation. Featured exhibitions in 2013 include Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger, Body & Soul: New International Ceramics, and Out of Hand: Materializing the Postdigital. A further highlight of the year is MAD's annual curated contemporary jewelry exhibition and saleLOOT 2013: MAD About Jewelry.

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards and commemorated the organization's 50th anniversary at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. TV personality and Bravo executive Andy Cohen was the host for the evening. For the twelfth year in a row, the evening was generously underwritten by Swarovski.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco announced The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 - 1990, an exhibition of approximately 150 pieces created by the renowned Italian jeweler over four decades. This exclusive exhibition will highlight jewelry that defined a pivotal period in Italian design, and will include many pieces from the personal collection of Elizabeth Taylor. The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 1990 will be on display at the de Young Museum from September 21, 2013 through February 17, 2014.

After months of serious consideration, Kering (formerly PPR) has confirmed its acquisition of a majority stake in the Italian jeweler Pomellato. The French conglomerate said it would support the international development of the Pomellato and Dodo jewelry brands.

Lot78 Inc., announced today that the Company has expanded its US distribution agreement with Barneys New York increasing its distribution from 1 store to 4 stores for AW'13. It will also be present on their e-store site www.barneys.com.