Hedi Slimane

Hedi Slimane is a French fashion designer and photographer known for his innovative approach to menswear fashion.

Fashion Designer

July 5, 1968

Cancer

56

Paris, France

Hedi Slimane, a French fashion designer, photographer, and creative director, is renowned for his work at Yves Saint Laurent and Dior Homme, where he popularized the skinny suit. He has also pursued photography projects for magazines, exhibited his work in galleries, and designed collections for his own label. Slimane has received numerous accolades in the fashion industry.

At Celine, Slimane has continued to display his distinctive design style, bolstering Los Angeles’s status in the global fashion scene. He presented an unforgettable 111-look runway show and has been dubbed “fashion’s sharpest designer.” His vision seeks to transform men’s fashion into something more refined and alluring, delving into new expressions of masculinity.

In addition to his fashion pursuits, Slimane is a skilled photographer with several published books. He has directed music videos for artists such as The White Stripes and Daft Punk and designed album covers for Interpol and Phoenix. Through his inventive approach to fashion and artistic projects, Hedi Slimane continues to leave a lasting impression on the industry.

An intriguing aspect of Hedi Slimane is his ability to execute traditional industry techniques that many designers no longer possess.