“I came with the space.” -ANNE WALLACE
Anne was the store manager for former Oak Street tenant St. John (transported to Michigan Avenue), whose digs now house the new and “wickedly glamorous” Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche boutique, where Anne is also manager. Invited to share the limelight of YSL’s debut was the Museum of Contemporary Art, there to promote its upcoming Art Chicago benefit, “Vernissage 2004.”
“Sip. Schmooze. Sparkle. Mingle.” -VERNISSAGE INVITATION PASSED OUT TO GUESTS
Two sips actually on this night at YSL: Lychee martinis and champagne.
“After your first couture experience, you can’t go back.” -SAM (A NON-APPRENTICE)
“YSL pieces are great. They’re very ‘sister friendly.’ ” -COUTURE FIEND AND JUNE BRIDE-TO-BE KELLYE WASHINGTON
These two-effervescent Kellye and Sam, who works for Coach but “loves” Saint Laurent-bonded over the crystal YSL “Cinderella” shoe and the funky crocodile sneakers on the “Last Look” page of the May Vogue.
“[The YSL patron] is our demographic.”-GREG CAMERON, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MCA
Kindred souls connect at YSL.
