No Such Thing As A Fish 540: No Such Thing As The Three Gorgeous Dams
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Jul 18, 2024 Podcast discusses clippers, snippers, naval eunuchs, and wasserkochers. Topics include Yves Saint Laurent's gardening technique, historical cactus use in gramophones, Chinese Treasure Fleet ships, Viking woolen sails, innovative energy concepts, DJs in football stadiums, and the history of scissors.
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Cactus Care
- Yves Saint Laurent's gardener used hair clippers to maintain his cactuses.
- This meticulous care was part of Saint Laurent's curated aesthetic in his Marrakech garden.
World Cup Fashion Show
- Before the 1998 World Cup final, a Yves Saint Laurent retrospective was held on the pitch.
- 300 models showcased 40 years of his work, highlighting the importance of fashion in France.
Fashion Scandal
- Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 'Quarante' collection, referencing 1940s occupied France, caused a scandal.
- The press deemed it insensitive, but the controversy benefited Saint Laurent's career.