YSL's Art Auction

One of the most anticipated events on the 2009 auction calendar is undoubtedly the Yves Saint Laurent / Pierre Bergé sale, slated for Christie's in February. The private collection, amassed by the legendary fashion designer and his partner over the last fifty years, is exceptional as much for its quality and sheer size – more than 700 eclectic works in total (included are paintings by Picasso, Goya and Mondrian), estimated at well over €200 million.

As for its veiled exclusivity, unseen for decades by anyone outside the pair's private circle. Until now that is.

Housed in Saint Laurent's Paris apartment above the rue de Babylone, we've been allowed a peek inside to preview the works in their original setting and get a rare glimpse inside the late designer's home.

Check out Wallpaper to see a photo slide show of YSL's apartment and art.

-S

YSL's Art Auction

One of the most anticipated events on the 2009 auction calendar is undoubtedly the Yves Saint Laurent / Pierre Bergé sale, slated for Christie's in February. The private collection, amassed by the legendary fashion designer and his partner over the last fifty years, is exceptional as much for its quality and sheer size – more than 700 eclectic works in total (included are paintings by Picasso, Goya and Mondrian), estimated at well over €200 million.

As for its veiled exclusivity, unseen for decades by anyone outside the pair's private circle. Until now that is.

Housed in Saint Laurent's Paris apartment above the rue de Babylone, we've been allowed a peek inside to preview the works in their original setting and get a rare glimpse inside the late designer's home.

Check out Wallpaper to see a photo slide show of YSL's apartment and art.

-S

Casual Glitter

When you can pull off wearing sequin pants in the daytime and manage to still look sporty, you have achieved style-nirvana.

Casual Glitter

When you can pull off wearing sequin pants in the daytime and manage to still look sporty, you have achieved style-nirvana.

Tenori-on & Little Boots

The Tenori-on takes an inventive new approach to music composition. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons. IMO, It's the digital musical instrument for the 21st century. Check out youtube for a bunch of step-by-step tutorials that will amaze you. It may look kinda funny, but it's actually a sophisticated instrument for advanced users.

Check out my new favorite girl, "Little Boots", as she uses the Tenori-on to cover Hot Chip's "Ready for the floor".

This is the kinda stuff that makes you realize that we are living in a futuristic age. Love it.

I can't wait to see the first Tenori-on DJ break onto the scene.

Tenori-on & Little Boots

The Tenori-on takes an inventive new approach to music composition. Music instantly becomes a wall of light graffiti as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED buttons. IMO, It's the digital musical instrument for the 21st century. Check out youtube for a bunch of step-by-step tutorials that will amaze you. It may look kinda funny, but it's actually a sophisticated instrument for advanced users.

Check out my new favorite girl, "Little Boots", as she uses the Tenori-on to cover Hot Chip's "Ready for the floor".

This is the kinda stuff that makes you realize that we are living in a futuristic age. Love it.

I can't wait to see the first Tenori-on DJ break onto the scene.

Retro Gallery

Retro Gallery is a premier dealer specializing in mid-century accessories and lighting for the home. A store unlike any other, they offer unique and rare home decorating accessories: extensive collections of West German ceramics from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s; spectacular Italian, Scandinavian and American glass, and unique and beautiful lighting fixtures from crystal hanging chandeliers to chrome table lamps.

Retro Gallery grew from owner Ara Tavitian’s passion for collecting stunning pieces and the lifelong hobby became a business. The store has been open to the design trade and the public for 15 years.

Retro Gallery
1100 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. 323-936-5261, retroglass.com