Following months of speculation surrounding high profile designer Hedi Slimane, Kering has confirmed the exit of the creative director from his role at Yves Saint Laurent.
In an announcement, Kering boss François-Henri Pinault praised the controversial designer saying,“What Yves Saint Laurent has achieved over the past four years represents a unique chapter in the history of the house,”. Adding: “I am very grateful to Hedi Slimane, and the whole Yves Saint Laurent team, for having set the path that the house has successfully embraced, and which will grant longevity to this legendary brand.”
