May 16, 2017 hedi slimane, who turned to photography fulltime in january, lensed the 19yearold rising talent, while philip piccardi chatted with her in what might be the longest and most unfiltered text message correspondence of all time. Hedi slimane tells his own life story in scents wsj. Hedi slimane breaks interview ban for vogues september issue. Hedi slimane, one of the most successful but also controversial designers of his generation, will be the new artistic, creative and image director of. No, chanel will not be working with hedi slimane w magazine. Nov 02, 2018 the singular vision of hedi slimane m2m m2m made to measure. Hedi slimane debuted his newly renamed saint laurent collection in september, 2012. If philos designs are known for their smart sensuality. I am a god and not just because of the hurry up with. Fashion designer hedi slimane just gave his first interview to french newspaper le figaro since his appointment as the artistic director of french luxury brand celine he chatted about gifting. Apr 20, 2020 first hedi slimane takes the accent out of celine, now hes embracing mobile advertising. First hedi slimane takes the accent out of celine, now hes embracing mobile advertising.
In the age of social distancing, one model is reimagining the fashion editorial. Coats of a rich and varied palette and nods to new york art rock underwrite the new, revised vision of slimanes first. Now, while some might argue that the events took place in different. Jan 21, 2018 hedi slimanethe newly named artistic, creative, and image director for celinewill also be responsible for taking the beloved french fashion house into the fragrance space. Hedi slimane, born july 5, 1968, paris, france, french fashion designer and photographer who was known for shaking up the menswear fashion industry by introducing an androgynous skinny silhouette at the turn of the 21st century slimane dabbled in both photography and fashion as a teenager. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Mar 01, 2012 hedi slimane pronounced with a silent h edi sliman, is a frenchborn, italiantunisian designer and photographer, best known for changing the silhouette of mens fashion to superskinny during his time at dior homme. Throughout his tenure as the creative director of saint laurent, hedi slimane has made a habit of declining interviewsto reporters. R in a curious twist of fate, slimane will be reunited with sidney toledano, the legendary chief executive officer of dior, who recruited the designer to propel the storied. It girl du moment paris jackson is teen vogues newest cover girl.
Famed for shooting the fashion houses campaign himself, which are mostly done in blackandwhite and feature a wide variety of models and artists, the last campaign shoot by slimane was unveiled yesterday and features celebrated modelturnactress cara delevingne. Since february 1, 2018, slimane has been the creative, artistic and image director of celine. Milan, italy for the august 2017 issue of italian vogue, hedi slimane has contributed an expansive photographic portfolio dedicated to the subject he has been researching for a decade. If you thought hedi slimanes talents began and ended with tailoring, you are so wronghis latest project, intermission, shows off his slimnesss skills as a photographer. Hedi slimane joins celine as creative director hypebae. I am a god and not just because of the hurry up with my damn croissants line. The link to this photo or video may be broken, or the post may have. Jun 29, 2016 hedi slimane breaks interview ban for vogues september issue.
Edie campbell, a favorite model of slimanes at saint laurent, wears a dress that harkens. If philos designs are known for their smart sensuality, hedis are for their sexuality. This, after all, is the guy who invented the skinny suit at dior, and made the offduty rock star tshirtandskinnyjeansandchelseaboots look available to. Hedi slimanes 50th birthday was the most hedi slimane event. How hedi slimanes celine has immortalised phoebe philo. After hedi slimane took over the iconic brand he did a top to bottom. Hedi slimane whose superskinny silhouettes for dior homme were beloved by david bowie and brad pitt, and who rocked the boat at saint laurent. Jean touitou calls out hedi slimane in interview with vestoj.
Hedi slimane photographs paris jackson daily front row. Hedi slimane 2016 getty images jim moore, gqs creative director, remembers hedi shocking the fashion world from the getgo. Some highlights from the interview, belowif this isnt a 21st century journalism, we dont. Hedi slimane taps cara delevingne for saint laurent. Hedi slimane is leaving saint laurenta look back at his. Hedi slimane taking the reins at celine the new york times. Slimane, gvasalia and the power of emotional experiences. Tim blanks interviews dior hommeera hedi slimane youtube. Hedi slimane is a star magnet at saint laurent show in. In a recent interview shared by the business of fashion, slimane reveals he has plans to move to new york and be bicoastal, sharing that he has plans to do work in the big apple, but doesnt. Anthology of a decade 20002010 slimane, hedi on amazon. So you wanna know who hedi slimane will cast for celine.
Hedi slimane has been on this earth for 50 years, and spent over 15 of them as one of the most talked about fashion designers on it even though hes spent large chunks of time not actively. Hedi slimane photographs paris jackson for teen vogue. The questionandanswer online interview with hedi was the fashion chatterbox of the summer. Apr 05, 2014 when kanye wests album yeezus hit, there was one track in particular that stood out to us. In a surprise move, lvmh has announced that hedi slimane will be succeeding phoebe philo to join celine as the brands new artistic, creative and image director. Apr 06, 2016 now hedi slimane has left saint laurent after just three years as creative director, rumours are flying as to what he will do next whether its heading up chanel or starting his own label. Made to measure m2m is a new fashion video network. Hedi slimane fashion, news, photos and videos vogue. Week, after changes in the brand with hedi slimane as new creative director. Hedi slimane broadens his vision of celine with his debut menswear show. Hedi slimane, french fashion designer and photographer who was known for introducing an androgynous skinny silhouette in menswear at the turn of the 21st century. Yves saint laurent spring summer 1999 menswear readytowear collection by designer hedi slimane. Apr 01, 2016 hedi slimane demand full creative control over ysl brand image and collections famed for shooting the fashion houses campaign himself, which are mostly done in blackandwhite and feature a wide variety of models and artists, the last campaign shoot by slimane was unveiled yesterday and features celebrated modelturnactress cara delevingne. Hollywoodhedi slimane has settled into a nowrecognizable style at saint laurent, a sort of debauched victorianism that evokes a lifestyle more than a fashion trend.
Jean touitou calls out hedi slimane in interview with. Hedi slimane, who turned to photography fulltime in january, lensed the 19yearold rising talent, while philip piccardi chatted with her in what might be the longest and most unfiltered text message correspondence of all time. Hedi slimane interview design will always be an option. What camera does hedi slimane use for his black and white. Aug 04, 2017 hedi slimane at a saint laurent show in 20. Read the following interview below and see video for call from paris directed by grant singer. Unless you print in large format or decide to zoom at high magnification almost no one will spot the difference between a secondhand. Courtesy of hedi slimane s diary all right, quite honestly, and not to lose my job or anything, but this is how i imagined bella swan. Edie campbell, a favorite model of slimanes at saint laurent, wears a.
Hedi slimane turns to photography full time interview. Celine appoints hedi slimane as its new creative director. The singular vision of hedi slimane m2m m2m made to measure. Slightly bruised, vulnerable, but with eyes thatll.
Jan 21, 2018 hedi slimane, one of the most successful but also controversial designers of his generation, will be the new artistic, creative and image director of celine, the luxury giant lvmh moet hennessy. Hedi slimane taps cara delevingne for saint laurent couture. Hedi slimane might be launching his own line complex. However, being a designer wasnt always the plan for slimane.
When kanye wests album yeezus hit, there was one track in particular that stood out to us. Inside hedi slimane s musicthemed show with rosie huntingtonwhiteley, lady gaga, lily collins, emma roberts and more. Le scandale hedi slimane chez celine poppy wintour. Growing up, i had a fascination for history and political. The look of his photographs slimane doesnt come from his camera or lens, but from postprocessing and lighting. Now hedi slimane has left saint laurent after just three years as creative director, rumours are flying as to what he will do next whether its heading up chanel or starting his own label. Published in the print edition of the march 20, 2006, issue. Jan 21, 2018 hedi slimane, one of the most iconoclastic and charismatic characters in modern fashion, has been named the new creative director of celine almost two years after leaving saint laurent, slimane. Oct 01, 2018 some called it a horror show, others deemed the casting tonedeafthe outcry against hedi slimanes debut collection for celine was palpable, complete with long, articulate angry messages on instagram. Hedi slimanes 50th birthday was the most hedi slimane. Sep 25, 2018 fashion designer hedi slimane just gave his first interview to french newspaper le figaro since his appointment as the artistic director of french luxury brand celine he chatted about gifting. Since moving there in 2007 the parisian photographer and sometime creative director has become deeply embedded in the citys creative subcultures. But now that hedi slimanes given us the thumbsup it seems there are a lot of people who want a slice of the pie.
Controversial designer hedi slimane takes the helm at celine. Courtesy of hedi slimanes diary all right, quite honestly, and not to lose my job or anything, but this is how i imagined bella swan. Tim walker, illustrious fashion photographer exclusive interview art of style. From 2000 to 2007, he held the position of creative director for dior homme the menswear line of christian dior. How hedi slimane presaged fashions instagram obsession. Very early on, probably at age, i had this fantasy of working for le monde, the french national newspaper as a reporter, he said, admitting that his style of photography is credited with a type of perpetual photo reportage read more. The french designer hedi slimane has put noses out of joint and scandalised the fashion world with disrespectful behaviour and a puzzling recent collection. Nylon fresh from the latest season of menswear couture and his last book project, an imaginative artists book that melded photographs of draped fabrics with. Hedi slimane says he is turning to photography full time. Praise for hedi slimanes intermission, his first photo book. That first ysl collection was a little twisted in a great way.
Hedi slimane became a household name in the fashion world as the creative director of dior homme and the mastermind behind the reinvented saint laurent. Some highlights from the interview, belowif this isnt a 21st century journalism, we dont know what is. Some called it a horror show, others deemed the casting tonedeafthe outcry against hedi slimanes debut collection for celine was palpable, complete with long, articulate angry messages on instagram. Throughout his tenure as the creative director of saint laurent, hedi slimane has made a habit of declining interviews. Very early on, probably at age, i had this fantasy of working for le monde, the french national newspaper as a reporter. Jan 22, 2018 hedi slimane whose superskinny silhouettes for dior homme were beloved by david bowie and brad pitt, and who rocked the boat at saint laurent has been named the new creative, artistic and. Renegades of fashion new 12 part netflix series see more in this series at and.
Arguably the oracle that is phoebe philo, who took the helm of celine in 2008, is not quite as casting crazy as the houses newly announced successor and publicityinstigator hedi slimane. Rimbauds verse, glitter, parisian clubs, and the reptilian glamour of lou reed. Pierre berge talks hedi slimane and yves saint laurent. Fashion journal vestoj recently caught up with creative director and founder of a. Uploaded during the dog days of august on the yahoo style website, little followed by fashion insiders, the interview was a precise dissection of the mind and policy of slimane, 47. This interview first appeared in the august 2017 issue of italian vogue. Hedi slimane demand full creative control over ysl brand image and collections. One of the most pressshy designers, hedi slimane has given an exclusive interview to yahoo in which he reveals being bullied as a child for his queer looks. In 2002 he became the first menswear designer to be named international designer of the year by the council of fashion designers of america. Jan 21, 2018 hedi slimane joins celine as new artistic and creative director the former saint laurent designer will be adding menswear, couture and more to the brand.