5 things you should know about Anthony Vaccarello...

London - The industry was on edge for the better part of Monday, awaiting confirmation that Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello was the one to take up the creative reins at French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent, following the exit of Hedi Slimane on Friday. Although rumours have been circulating for the better part of three months that Slimane and the heads at Yves Saint Laurent and parent company Kering were unable to come to an agreement considering the extension of his contract, suggesting Slimane was out and Vaccarello was in, the designer coyly deflected all speculation until now.