Anthony Vaccarello is leaving his role as creative director of Saint Laurent after a 10-year tenure.
Key facts
- •Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after serving 10 years as creative director.
- •His departure follows his spring 2027 show presented during Paris Fashion Week.
- •Kering stated the departure is based on long-term brand prospects and is unrelated to recent financial performance.
- •Prior to Saint Laurent, Vaccarello led Versus and won the 2011 Andam Fashion Award.
- •Saint Laurent announced that it will reveal new creative leadership soon.
Anthony Vaccarello is stepping down as creative director of Saint Laurent after a decade at the helm, the fashion house announced. The departure follows his spring 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week. Saint Laurent stated that it will announce new creative leadership soon.
By the numbers
A Decade at Saint Laurent
Vaccarello was appointed creative director in April 2016 by then-CEO Francesca Bellettini, succeeding Hedi Slimane. Over the past 10 years, executives credited him with elevating the brand's desirability, image, and cultural impact. Kering CEO Luca de Meo and Saint Laurent President and CEO Cédric Charbit both expressed gratitude for his contributions to the French couture house. Kering told sell-side analysts that the decision was driven by longer-term prospects for the brand and was unrelated to recent financial performance. Barclays noted that future design focus will include under-represented categories such as women's daywear, menswear, high-end leather goods, and less penetrated regions like China and Asia.
Background and Final Show
Prior to joining Saint Laurent, Vaccarello served as creative director of Versace's second line, Versus, and ran his own eponymous label from 2009 until taking the YSL job. He also won the Andam Fashion Award in 2011. His recent spring 2027 collection in Paris featured an all-gold theme set beneath monumental chandeliers near the Eiffel Tower, which preceded confirmation of his departure.
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