Yves Saint Laurent and its parent company Kering have announced that Anthony Vaccarello will succeed Hedi Slimane, who stepped down at the end of March, as the new creative director. Anthony Vaccarello will present his first collection as the Yves Saint Laurent Maison during the Spring/Summer 2017 Paris Fashion Week in October.

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We've hired a fresh 36-year-old designer.

Anthony Vaccarello, a 36-year-old from Belgium, has been announced as the new creative director of Yves Saint Laurent. After gaining two years of experience at FENDI , he became the creative director of his eponymous brand in 2009. He also served as creative director of Versus Versace from 2015, after three years as a consultant designer.

Anthony Vaccarello graduated from the La Cambre National School of Visual Arts in Brussels, one of Belgium's leading educational institutions for art and design. He has long been recognized as a talented and emerging creator. In 2006, he won the Grand Prize at the Hyères International Fashion Festival, and in 2011, he received the prestigious ANDAM Fashion Award. As seen in his sharp tailoring techniques, Anthony Vaccarello's influence and high aesthetic standards evoke the spirit of the Maison.

Anthony Vaccarello commented, "Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent is a legend in creativity, style, and bold ideas. I am proud to be a part of this new chapter in the history of this magnificent maison."

Francesca Berrettini, President and CEO of Yves Saint Laurent, said, "We are delighted that Anthony Vaccarello will be leading the creative department of Yves Saint Laurent. His modern and pure standards of beauty are a perfect fit for this Maison. The silhouettes he creates strike a remarkable balance between provocative femininity and sharp masculinity. In terms of expressing the essence of Yves Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello's appointment is a natural progression. We look forward to building a new era together and bringing further leaps forward to the Maison."

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