Stylin' 912

NEWS 
We'd like to reintroduce funky new label halfstar clothing.

Last week we gave you a taste of their work, but sadly for them (and embarrassing for us!) we spelled their name incorrectly. Just to reiterate it's halfstar clothing - two words no caps, here they are in their own words to make up:
LABEL: halfstar clothing
 
WHAT: F***ing Cool Hoodies and Tees with crazy shit printed on em that'll make you smile, laugh, fall over and generally have a great time whilst still wearing clothes.
WHY: We aren't really sure. But whether you need something to keep you warm and looking cool this winter, or need something new this weekend that's going to make the party all about you, halfstar has come through with the goods.
WHO : Me, you, that guy down the street and even that hot chick next door. In fact, especially her. In fishnets. With a midget and two blow up sheep.
WHEN : Now I guess.
WHERE : halfstar.com.au.
Join our myface and spacebook pages if you want.
If you don't, maybe you should join em anyway.
(links on our website)

The word 'icon' is bandied around a lot in the fashion industry, to the point where it's lost a bit of its meaning. So when we say that Yves Saint Laurent was an icon, we mean it in the fullest, deepest, strongest sense of the world. His work was revolutionary, causing waves both inside and outside the fashion industry. This week, we're remembering YSL.

American fashion's answer to the Oscars was held last week. Hosted by comedian Fran Lebowitz, the award ceremony honoured some of the USA's biggest fashion players. Francisco Costa took out the gong for best womenswear, while the menswear award went to the very yummy Tom Ford. In a shocking turn of events, Marc Jacobs didn't score the accessories award (he's won it multiple times in the past), that prize went to ballet flatterer Tory Burch. Savant-sisters Rodarte were honoured as the best young fashion designers, and New York's mayor also received kudos. While designers well and truly outnumbered celebrities on the night, it was the stars who captured the internet's imagination. Victoria Beckham's cut-out-heart Marc Jacobs dress and Maggie Gyllenhaal's Proenza Schouler number both featured on fashion faux-pas blog Go Fug Yourself the next day.

It's not quite fashion, but it is funny. Last week 100 teenagers protested against the Daily Mail in London. The tabloid's transgression? Accusing band My Chemical Romance of being a suicide cult.

The misery of emos tried to dress for the day, with one paper reporting young girls in t-shirts emblazoned with slogans like 'think happy thoughts'. While the band of protesters initially intended marching all the way up to the Daily Mail's offices, police quickly ended their plans. Perhaps it's because their route would have taken the group through ultra-classy Kensington High Street, and while black may be the colour of fashion, no one wants to risk eyeliner damaging the Chanel.


YVES SAINT LAURENT TIMELINE

1936: Yves Saint Laurent is born in the town of Oran, Algeria to French parents.
1954: After a brief stint at fashion school, Yves leaves home to work for renowned French courtier Christian Dior. Dior rose to fame after pioneering the post-war 'new look'; a wide and feminine silhouette that would later define '50s fashion.
1957: Christian Dior dies, leaving Yves Saint Laurent to take over. His work is a roaring success and the Dior house is saved from financial ruin. Shortly afterward Yves is conscripted to serve in the French army. After 20 days of horrific hazing by his fellow army men, Yves suffers a mental breakdown and has to be institutionalised. He looses his position at Dior as a result.
1962: With the financial help of