Saint Laurent’s current trajectory can be traced back to Hedi Slimane’s arrival at the House in 2012. Slimane laid the foundation for the brand’s modern era, famously dropping the “Yves” from Yves Saint Laurent and ushering in a bold new chapter for the House.
Drawing heavily from the interplay between menswear and womenswear, Slimane also embraced a distinctly feminine sensibility, creating the modern Saint Laurent woman. She possesses an effortless sensuality, but she’s equally chic, confident, and impeccably polished.
Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Is in a League of Its Own
At a time when many of fashion’s biggest luxury houses are navigating periods of transition, Saint Laurent’s unwavering identity, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, continues to set it apart.
Vaccarello has thoughtfully evolved Saint Laurent’s unmistakable DNA, refining its modern aesthetic while reinterpreting signature silhouettes and enduring House codes, including the iconic YSL Cassandre.
Season after season, he continues to explore the many facets of the Saint Laurent woman without losing sight of what has made the brand so compelling. Whether or not you identify with her, there’s no denying that Vaccarello’s vision is both singular and remarkably successful for the House and its parent company, Kering.
The Saint Laurent Pieces Defining Summer
Saint Laurent’s seasonal campaigns have become an extension of Vaccarello’s creative vision, and the latest installment has me completely captivated.
From a vintage-inspired logo sweatshirt styled with striped swim trunks to impossibly high taffeta heels (far too high for me, but I digress), a new Cassandre panier bag, and so much more, this latest collection has my wish list growing by the minute.
Discover a few of my favorites below!
