YVES SAINT LAURENT MAKES FASHION A FLOWER POWER AFFAIR ON THE PARIS RUNWAY

The Spring-Summer 2007 Yves Saint Laurent fashion show in Paris took place on a 100-meter long runway of lilacs. Creative director Stefano Pilati stood on a purple runway at the Grand Palais.

Pilati also tapped into Parisian chic with khaki coat-dresses and intricate violet lace dresses with floral embroidery. “I wanted to evoke the transition to spring, and violet, which represents modesty. Plus the flowers also stood for deflowering, he said.

All the hoopla was not lost on Janet Jackson, who ended up evicting one critic from the front row. Posh Spice Beckham and Katie Holmes were both were left standing.

It’s tough all over – but when it comes to fashion – it’s a real hardship.