Yves Saint Laurent appoints Vaccarello as creative director

The Yves Saint Laurent fashion house has appointed Anthony Vaccarello as creative director, replacing the departing Hedi Slimane. The 36-year-old Belgian, who designed his own brand since 2009, previously …

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Anthony Vaccarello named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent

Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello took over Monday as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, three days after the departure of the hugely influential Hedi Slimane. After Slimane's rock star chic, Vaccarello will bring a sexy, leggy look which he has developed since he first came to fame with a collection inspired by the Hungarian-Italian porn actress turned politician la Cicciolina. Vaccarello's “modern, pure aesthetic is the perfect fit,” YSL's CEO Francesca Bellettini said.

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Focus on Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent’s new creative director

On Monday, April 4, Saint Laurent's parent company Kering announced that Belgian fashion designer, Anthony Vaccarello, will succeed photographer and fashion designer, Hedi Slimane, as creative director of the fashion house founded by couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Born in Brussels to Italian parents, Anthony Vaccarello wasn't always destined for a career in fashion, focusing instead on studying more “serious” subjects.

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Is Anthony Vaccarello about to move to Saint Laurent?

Designer Anthony Vaccarello is poised to take the reins at French fashion house Saint Laurent, according to reports.

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Is Anthony Vaccarello about to move to Saint Laurent?