Despite the fact that advertising of tobacco products, as well as smoking in public places, is banned in virtually all European countries and in the United States, the experts note that this bad habit has recently become fashionable as never before, especially among women. Full story

Cruise season collections are in some degree characterized by a recognizable "marine" style, which this time has got another admirer - Stefano Pilati, creative director of Yves Saint Laurent. Full story

A legal fight over the similarity of soles of women’s shoes is to break out soon in new York between French luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint-Laurent. The former sued the latter for “trademark infringement” following Saint-Laurent’s release of women’s shoes with scarlet soles – the designer idea that Louboutin claims originates with him. Full story

We are just two days away from the time when the long-awaited Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 2011 Manifesto will descend upon the world. Full story

The new Paris Premieres Roses fragrance for women is ready to bring joy to the fans of YSL scents. This is a new version of the famous Paris fragrance the emphasis in which is on the rose notes, intensive floral 'heart', and a glamorous pink color. Full story

A real scandal broke out just a few days after the new commercial of the Belle d’Opium by YSL had been shown on TV. The commercial was considered to propagandize drugs. But what did the public and the critics dislike? Full story