Men's fashion: YSL, Lanvin lead way in comfy elegance

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2007

PARIS (AFP) — Leading fashion houses Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin offered men a lesson in juggling comfort and elegance, while Paul Smith made geeky chic the coolest look around for next autumn.

Stefano Pilati is mindful to keep the cold chill off fans of his timeless clothes for Saint Laurent, wrapping them up with hoods regardless of what else they are wearing -- a sloping-shouldered fire-engine red coat with flannel trousers, for example.

He used fur, though sparingly, at the collar or wrist, while with their long and supple grey woollen cardigans, cosy duffle coats, straight-cut coats or parkas, the Saint Laurent look is only complete with a silk scarf.

Headgear was also a clue to the spirit of Lanvin's wardrobe, another of the labels to have unveiled...