Esmoquin enfemenino yves saint-laurent biography
Esmoquin enfemenino yves saint-laurent biography
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Le Smoking
Women's tuxedo suit
Le Smoking is a women's tuxedo suit created in by couturier Yves Saint Laurent.[1] The first suit of its kind to earn attention in the fashion world and in popular culture, it was influenced by the androgynous personal style of Saint Laurent model and muse Danielle Luquet de Saint Germain,[2][3] as well as the evening dress of artist Niki de Saint-Phalle.[4] The designer took bits and pieces from both men's suits and women's clothing, and combined it with new ideas.
As the tuxedo was designed for females, it was different from the normal male tuxedo. The collar was more feminine, as the shape and curve were more subtle.
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The waistline of the blouse was narrowed to show the body shape, and the pants were adjusted to help elongate the leg.
It pioneered long, minimalist, androgynous styles for women, as well as the use of power suits and the pantsuit in modern-day society.
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