Saint Laurent menswear SS17: Take a look at Anthony Vaccarello's first collection for the French fashion house - Men's Folio
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Saint Laurent menswear SS17: Take a look at Anthony Vaccarello’s first collection for the French fashion house

  • By Ian Lee

Anthony Vaccarello famously said that his idea of Saint Laurent lies in the attitude. That’s what the creative director is giving the house in spades with this first collection.

THE LEATHER EXTRAS (above)

Left to right, top to bottom: Saint Laurent Print Keychain in Black, Saint Laurent Université Print Tablet Holder in Black, ID Zip Around Wallet in Black Crocodile Embossed Leather, Classic YSL Black Motorcycle Jacket

Saint Laurent Print Keychain in Black

With white and red text against black, the Saint Laurent Print Keychain uses oxidised nickel hardware to complete the rock star look.

Saint Laurent Université Print Tablet Holder in Black

Show your style allegiance with this tablet case that cheekily says you’ve graduated from Université Saint Laurent.

ID Zip Around Wallet in Black Crocodile Embossed Leather

Besides its crocodile embossed leather and metal plaque, the ID Zip Around boasts nine card slots, a coin pouch, and three bill compartments.

Classic YSL Black Motorcycle Jacket

Triangular studs, a silver YSL logo, and the heart-shaped detail on its zip pull update the house’s must-have biker jacket.

 

THE BAGS

Left to right, top to bottom: ID Messenger Bag in Black, Large ID Convertible Bag in Black Leather, Medium Supple Sac de Jour Bag in Black, Giant City Saint Laurent Print Backpack in Black

Left to right, top to bottom: ID Messenger Bag in Black, Large ID Convertible Bag in Black Leather, Medium Supple Sac de Jour Bag in Black, Giant City Saint Laurent Print Backpack in Black

ID Messenger Bag in Black

Vaccarello shows his eye for detail a subtle Saint Laurent engraved metal plaque has been introduced on the ID Messenger in calfskin.

Large ID Convertible Bag in Black Leather (also available in Canvas)

High on functionality and versatility, the new ID Convertible Bags (in canvas or leather) are expandable for extended getaways.

Medium Supple Sac de Jour Bag in Black

Introducing the Supple Sac de Jour Bag that touts soft construction, tubular handles, accordion sides, and removable tags and shoulder strap.

Giant City Saint Laurent Print Backpack in Black

A firm, perennial SL fave, the Saint Laurent backpack features leather trims and accents alongside Vaccarello’s new graphic logo.

 

THE DENIM

Left to right, top to bottom: Embroidery Jean Jacket, Vintage Blue Embroidered Low Wasted Slim Jean, Ripped Denim Jeans, Military Patch Denim Shirt

Left to right, top to bottom: Embroidery Jean Jacket, Vintage Blue Embroidered Low Wasted Slim Jean, Ripped Denim Jeans, Military Patch Denim Shirt

Embroidery Jean Jacket

The serpent and floral motifs are sure to grab your attention, but you’ll find that this jacket also says “LOVE”, with sequins and beads.

Vintage Blue Embroidered Low Wasted Slim Jean

Off-seam front pockets and barely-there embroidery (spelling “Saint Laurent”) update the house’s five-pocket slim jeans.

Ripped Denim Jeans

If you prefer your denim rugged and worn, these jeans come with rips at the knees, in addition to the off-seam pockets that Vaccarello favours.

Military Patch Denim Shirt

The timeless denim shirt gets a twist it’s made vintage-looking, oversized, and military-style with epaulets and a YSL patch.

 

THE READY-TO-WEAR

Left to right, top to bottom: Metallic Bronze Hooded Lightweight Anorak, Signature Black and Red Tie Dye Plaid Yves Collar Shirt, Classic Black Single-Breasted Sleeveless Jacket, White Saint Laurent Signature Hoodie

Left to right, top to bottom: Metallic Bronze Hooded Lightweight Anorak, Signature Black and Red Tie Dye Plaid Yves Collar Shirt, Classic Black Single-Breasted Sleeveless Jacket, White Saint Laurent Signature Hoodie

Metallic Bronze Hooded Lightweight Anorak

An anorak for a party: this one’s in bronze-hued nylon, and comes with a zip-front, elasticised cuffs, and a drawstring hood and hemline.

Signature Black and Red Tie Dye Plaid Yves Collar Shirt

The Tie Dye Plaid in red on black, or black on white is a key print in Vaccarello’s new menswear, and decorates this vintage-style button down.

Classic Black Single-Breasted Sleeveless Jacket

Who can resist sleeveless jackets and shirts with raw edges especially when they work wonders as practical layering pieces in the tropics.

White Saint Laurent Signature Hoodie

The classic white hoodie with kangaroo pockets gets the Saint Laurent treatment with a mini logo in black and red.