Creative Director Hedi Slimane departs Saint Laurent

At the end of a four-year mission, which has led to the complete repositioning of the brand, Yves Saint Laurent has announced the departure of Hedi Slimane as its Creative and Image Director.

Since March 2012, under the creative helm of Slimane, the House enjoyed a holistic reform that has brought back its utmost modernity and fashion authority, while keeping alive and respecting the original vision of Saint Laurent.

“I would like to thank Hedi Slimane very much for his vision in reforming such an iconic House as Yves Saint Laurent. The direction that has been taken over the last four years represents an incredible foundation for the Brand to build on for its continuous success,” said Francesca Bellettini, President and CEO of Yves Saint Laurent.

“What Yves Saint Laurent has achieved over the past four years represents a unique chapter in the history of the House. I am very grateful to Hedi Slimane, and the whole Yves Saint Laurent team, for having set the path that the House has successfully embraced, and which will grant longevity to this legendary brand,” added François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering.