AN ELK IN MARRAKECH, pt.2: R.I.P. YVES

elmar went to see yves saint laurent's "majorelle" gardens.

coming from way north elmar was not familar with cactuses yet ...

of course only a small part of the property is open to the public. there are two more villas hidden behind walls of beautiful exotic trees. it's not possible to enter the one in the accessible part of the garden either, but at least we got to enjoy the view standing on the terrace feeling so saint laurent.

here are some pictures of yves saint laurent in his moroccan hideaway

1969

and his spring collection from this year

and in 1982, together with previous boyfriend and later business partner and co-founder of his label, pierre bergé who now owns the remaining two villas and still spends time there (he will turn 80 this year)

fall collection 1982

... he must have had some inspiring moments in his beautiful majorelle gardens ...