Dearest glamorous darlings,

Welcome back to The Fashion Boudoir, where timeless elegance meets storytelling. In this episode, we immerse ourselves in Yves Saint Laurent’s daring creation: the iconic smoking suit—a piece that redefined power, femininity, and sophistication in 1966.

Drawing inspiration from the sharp lines of men’s tuxedos and the irresistible allure of Hollywood legends like Marlene Dietrich, Saint Laurent’s tuxedo for women became an emblem of sensuality and confidence, forever changing the course of fashion history.

Join me in my boudoir, as we journey through the vibrant social shifts of the 1960s and uncover how this audacious garment challenged both gender norms and haute couture tradition. From its subversive debut to its status as a symbol of empowerment, we’ll explore how this timeless tuxedo has remained a hallmark of chic rebellion, a piece that transcends fashion trends.

So, darling, settle in with a delicious warm beverage, drape yourself in your most glamorous aura, and join me as we celebrate Yves Saint Laurent’s smoking masterpiece—a garment that proves, as Saint Laurent himself said, “Fashion fades, style is eternal.”

Elegantly yours,

Carla Moulin

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A creative odyssey and a forever link between the past and present, tradition and avant-garde the Lady Dior can only be seen as a legend. Re imagined in different sizes, colors and materials, with designs forever re interpreted by artists bringing together heritage and creations, the Lady Dior like the femme fatale, is dangerously elegant, mysterious, full of surprises and rebellious.

Let me open the doors of my boudoir, welcome you into this house of poetry to tell you all about this, not so vintage, fashion icon.

Elegantly yours,

Carla Moulin

* The music in my podcasts is from Epidemic Sound, a royalty free music sharing site

Dearest glamorous darlings,

A British heritage by excellence, the Barbour wax jacket is everywhere in every one's wardrobe. The most diverse, elegant and glamorous crowd owns a wax Barbour jacket. They are also featured in pop culture, with TV shows such as the Gentlemen, The Crown & in movies like Skyfall.Emblematic with its tartan lining proudly reflecting the colors of British countryside, they are sold in more than 55 countries, protecting men, women, children and dogs from the spoiled weather.

But how did this small parochial company specialised in workwear garment managed to impose itself on the fashion scene as a lifestyle brand and

utmost representant of British heritage and elegance?

Let me open to you the doors of my boudoir and take this walk along the beautiful British countryside to uncover the secrets of the Barbour Wax Jackets.

Elegantly yours,

Carla Moulin

* The music in my podcasts is from Epidemic Sound, a royalty free music sharing site