You see, you got the actual legit Saint Laurent stuff, right? Like that blazer Dua Lipa was rocking in Paris – a cool three grand, give or take, from Macy’s or the official online store (which, BTW, is where you find all the *really* fancy stuff). Handbags, shoes, all that jazz. Super luxe.
But then you got… the *other* kind of handmade. The kind where you, or your super talented grandma, decides to take matters into your own hands. Which, honestly, I kinda admire. Why drop a fortune when you can, like, *create* something?
I stumbled across this thing about YSL Vogue Paris Original patterns. Apparently, back in the day, you could actually *make* your own YSL-ish clothes, provided you used, uh, “YSL approved fabric” and slapped a YSL label in there. I mean, talk about DIY! Talk about “fake it till you make it” kinda vibe, but in a slightly more legit, vintage kinda way.
Honestly, the idea of sewing your own YSL-inspired dress makes me feel all artsy and creative. Imagine the compliments! “Oh, this old thing? I just whipped it up on a Tuesday night.” (Cue mysterious smile and a knowing wink.)
BUT. And it’s a big but… let’s be real. Getting that *perfect* YSL look is hard. It’s not just about the fabric or the pattern. It’s about the *fit*, the way it drapes, the tiny details that make it look effortless. I’m not sure my sewing skills are quite up to that level yet, tbh. I’d probably end up with something that looks more like a wearable disaster, lol.
And then there’s the whole “is it *really* YSL?” debate. If you make it yourself, even with the right pattern and fabric, is it still the real deal? I dunno. It’s like a philosophical question, right? It’s inspired by YSL, maybe, but it’s also… yours. Which, arguably, makes it even cooler.
I see people trying to do this on Poshmark too. Looking for “preloved” YSL stuff, trying to score a deal. Which is cool, I guess, but you gotta be careful. There’s some seriously fake stuff out there. I mean, that’s where the handmade stuff could come in handy if you know what you are doing, since you know what you are working with.
