Stefano Pilati out after eight years. While a great designer, and former assistant to Tom Ford, Pilati never created that lust for a brand as Tom Ford did. That itself is a tall order and Stefano did make some lovely clothes and accessories during his tenure.
In contrast, Slimane’s time at Dior Homme was earth-shaking. Men and women wanted those clothes. Karl Lagerfeld is said to have lost all the weight so he could fit into the Dior Homme pants. I don’t recall anything like it other than the crush of Helmut Lang’s first few years on the scene.
Hedi Slimane never intended to be a fashion designer. Photography was his first love.
Dior Homme, widely coveted. A mix of rock n' roll, high fashion and punk.
He’ll still work on his photography: http://www.hedislimane.com/
The iconic (overused, but this time it's appropriate) YSL Le smoking suit.
Seems like a natural fit in hindsight. So curious to see what he’ll come up with for the ladies! I’m guessing some overt rock n’ roll sex covered up in well-tailored trousers and jackets.
The Fashionéaste 
You must be logged in to post a comment.