Pilati speculation overshadows YSL show
PARIS (AP) — Even the gorgeous silk blouses and skirts in saturated jewel tones weren't enough to divert the audience's attention from the pink elephant in the room Monday at the Yves Saint Laurent spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear show.
Everyone had of course read International Herald Tribune's story last week quoting unnamed sources as saying that YSL designer Stefano Pilati was on his way out, to be replaced by Raf Simons, currently of Jil Sander.
Pilati, a temperamental Italian known for his impeccable tailoring, has garnered mixed critical reviews over his years at YSL, and the rumor mill has insisted he was halfway out the door for several seasons running.
But Menkes' status as a living fashion legend and rock-solid reporter gave the story an almost bankable credibility — despite a suspiciously toothless denial from the brand.
And so it was that the audience took in Monday's YSL display with pre-emptive nostalgia, as if they were already missing the man they'd had such a hard time liking in the first place.
Levittown Fire Department Open House
Gift Basket BingoLevittown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual fundraiser "Gift Basket Bingo" at Levittown Hall, Levittown Pky., Levittown. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., games begin at 7 pm Cost is $ 8 per person.
Pumpkin PatchWantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh, will hold its annual Pumpkin Patch. There will be pumpkins and corn stalks available. The hours are Monday - Friday 1-7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. It will be open until October 31 on the lawn outside the church.
Wantagh Fire Department Open HouseThe program will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at fire headquarters, 3470 Park Ave., Wantagh. Certificates will be presented to children who participated in the Fire Prevention Poster Contest held in the local elementary schools. Various demonstrations will be presented on the extinguishment of stove fires and the use of the Jaws of Life (Hurst Tool) used in automobile extrication. Children will be taught Stop, Drop and Roll procedures and the two department robots, Spot and Furball will interact with the youngsters. Free blood pressure screening will be made available and the “Smoke House” will be utilized to present and participate in escape procedures from the home. Information will be available on Smoke Detectors as well as Carbon Monoxide Detectors and more. Light refreshments will be served.
