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Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

Kering has announced the appointment of Cédric Charbit as CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2, 2025. The company said in a statement that both will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering deputy CEO in charge of brand development, who from then on will be entirely dedicated to the development...

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Androgyny and opulence reign at Saint Laurent

In the history of fashion, few designers loom as large as Yves Saint Laurent. His predilection for impeccable tailoring, including his own look of sharply cut suits, and those now-iconic square spectacles, have become as much a part of fashion lore as the groundbreaking designs he unleashed upon the world. It was Saint Laurent who, in 1966,...

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Saint Laurent’s Emilia Perez wins big at Cannes

Saint Laurent’s new production company was among those causing a stir at Cannes Film Festival this year, taking to the prestigious affair with three films all of which were in the running for the official 2024 selection. While two of these projects, ‘The Shrouds’ and ‘Parthenope’, had garnered their own attention, with star-studded casts taking...

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ANDAM unveils jury for 35th edition celebrating fashion innovation

Guillaume Houzé, President of ANDAM, along with Nathalie Dufour, its Founder and Managing Director, have teamed up with Anthony Vaccarello, Creative Director of Saint Laurent and President of the jury, to assemble a lineup of fashion luminaries for the 35th edition of ANDAM. The 2024 ANDAM jury, comprising key historical supporters like the...

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Milan Design Week is dominated by fashion takeovers

Milan's annual Salone del Mobile furniture and interiors fair has transformed into the premier global design destination. Against the vibrant backdrop of Italy's fashion capital, a plethora of brands and retailers across the design spectrum offer unparalleled experiences, collaborations, activations, events, and, of course, soirées, transforming...

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Saint Laurent reveals details of three featured films competing in Cannes Film Festival

Saint Laurent Productions, the subsidiary for the French fashion house of the same name, has announced three long featured films that will be competing in this year’s official selection of Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, ‘Emilia Perez’ follows the story of a lawyer who helps a cartel...

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Gucci sales down 20 percent in first quarter after slowdown in Asia

Gucci’s sales have taken a tumble in the first quarter of 2024, falling 20 percent according to Kering’s forecasts. The transition of the house under a new creative director and commercial strategy required a phasing in of new product as well as updating store design. Kering said early customer response to Sabato De Sarno’s new Gucci was largely...

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Paris Fashion Week: Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent is a sheer delight

Anthony Vaccarello’s vision for Saint Laurent’s Fall 2024 presentation turned out to be a sheer delight, quite literally, as the transparent and couture-like hosiery on display felt like an exercise in transparent craftsmanship. It was indeed pantyhose-chic. From sculpted body-hugging dresses, ruched tops, and turban hats to all those leggings,...

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Saint Laurent opens Babylone, a new book store and cultural hub in Paris

Saint Laurent has opened a book store called Saint Laurent Babylone in Paris’ 7th arrondissement. The name Babylone refers to the historic ties of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé to the Sèvres-Babylone neighbourhood. More than just a traditional book store, Saint Laurent Babylone aims to be a cultural destination dedicated to art, culture...

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Diana Ross revealed as muse of Saint Laurent: 2024 marks the end of ageism in fashion

In his latest image series for Saint Laurent’s SS24 campaign, creative director Anthony Vaccarello has appointed three timeless personalities to serve as the muse: Diana Ross, Lauren Hutton and Michael Stipe. Inclusivity is at the forefront of the industry, and has seen the winds of past ageism begin to shift throughout. Following a notable...

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Saint Laurent's new Paris flagship is an exercise in true luxury

Saint Laurent's newly inaugurated global flagship store on Paris' infamous Champs-Élysées exemplifies the epitome of pared-back luxury. Unveiled in December 2023 following an extensive renovation, the boutique encapsulates expansive spaces with a minimalist aesthetic, employing refined materials like concrete, stone, and wood. This...