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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Yves Saint Laurent appoints Vaccarello as creative director

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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Anthony Vaccarello named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent