Yves Saint Laurent Scandal Makeup Collection for Fall 2016

The house of YSL has just announced the launch of the Scandal collection, designed for fall 2016. Even though it might sound that YSL proposes bold, vampy, scandalous makeup for the upcoming season, the collection is, actually inspired by “Yves Saint Laurent 1971: The Scandal Collection,” a small exhibition that recreates the 80-piece spring collection from that year.

YSL’s haute couture Spring-Summer 1971, was dubbed “Truly Hideous” by the members of the International press, but, being inspired by the obscure aesthetics of World War II and the Occupation, Saint Laurent had something else in mind.

"What do I want to do? Shock people and force them to think. What I make is very much connected to contemporary American art… Young people, they don’t have any memories.“ stated Yves Saint Laurent in the March 1971 issue of the French edition of Vogue magazine.

“On January 29, 1971, eighty designs nonchalantly worn by six models caused a stir on the Rue Spontini. Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé had inaugurated their couture house there in 1961. This was also where all the fashion shows were held. Some 180 international customers, buyers, and journalists wavered in the seats that had been reserved for them. Part of the public did not conceal their aversion and expressed their horror before the spectacle of a collection they deemed hideous. They were primarily disturbed by the couturier’s claims that he was inspired by the elegance of the war years and the occupation.” Olivier Saillard, Exhibition Curator

The garments of the Spring-Summer 1971 collection included items such as square shoulders, knee-length skirts, and platform shoes – all powerful reminders of the years of deprivation and restriction through which most of them had lived.

For Fall 2016, Yves Saint Laurent’s beauty division presents a new makeup collection inspired by the very same aesthetics as the famous Spring-Summer 1971 collection. The collection includes a couple of makeup essentials + Mega Lip Kit ($295).

YSL Scandal Collection Couture Palette Collector arrives in an army-green leather-coated case graced with red-colored YSL insignia. The palette includes deep olive green shade, a shimmering burgundy, slate blue, golden bronze, and luminous taupe. $60.

YSL Volupte Tint-in-Oil, is a nourishing lip color formulated with vibrant color pigments and deep conditioning oils. Available in 9 golden-peach, and 10 Kiss me Red. $30.

Apparently, YSL Rouge Pur Couture ($37.00) is also available in three MATTE shades:
211 – pinky-coral
212 – plum
213 – orange

YSL Eye Maker is an ultra-precise eyeliner equipped with a mistake-proof applicator with a high-precision tip, for drawing thin lines, and a flat side surface for thick, bold makeup.

YSL Full Metal Shadow is a metallic eye liquid eye color that lasts for up to 16 hours without creasing, flaking, or fading. The eyeshadow is formulated with 40% water, for a refreshing, cooling effect. Available in 12 light-brown, 14 dark green, and 16 suede plum. $30

Finally, YSL La Lacquer Couture arrives in two limited edition shades, each priced at $27.00:
76 Fur Green – dark green
77 Vintage Plum – deep plum

The YSL Scandal Collection is already rolling out at bergdorfgoodman.com. The collection will be available internationally in September / October 2016.

YSL Mega Lip Kit

Products mentioned in article

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Long Lasting Nail Lacquer

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Mats Lipstick

Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Tint-in-Oil

Yves Saint Laurent Full Metal Shadow Metallic Color Liquid Eyeshadow

Yves Saint Laurent Scandal Collection Couture Palette Collector

Yves Saint Laurent Eye Maker

Marina Milojević

Marina Milojević is a senior editor at Fragrantica. She’s been a member of the team since 2010. Marina writes for BeautyAlmanac and Luxois, ...(more)