Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent After 10 Years as Creative Director
The house said it will soon unveil new creative leadership as Chemena Kamali is widely expected to succeed him.
- On Friday, Saint Laurent announced creative director Anthony Vaccarello is stepping down after a 10-year tenure. The Paris fashion house revealed his departure in a brief statement praising his role in strengthening the brand's identity and influence.
- Vaccarello's exit follows intense speculation during Paris Fashion Week regarding his tenure. His September 29 presentation, featuring 49 looks beneath the Eiffel Tower, served as a definitive final show for the designer at the house.
- During his tenure, Vaccarello turned the French couture brand into a global powerhouse, reaching over €3 billion in annual sales in 2023. He also established Saint Laurent Productions, producing films including Cannes-winning "Emilia Pérez."
- Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit and Kering CEO Luca de Meo both thanked Vaccarello for his dedication and contribution to the house. The brand stated it would soon unveil its new creative leadership.
- The house returned to growth in the first half of 2026 as it seeks new creative leadership. Speculation centers on Chemena Kamali, who served as women's ready-to-wear design director under Vaccarello from 2016 until 2023.
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Anthony Vaccarello quitte son poste de directeur artistique de la maison de haute couture franaise Saint Laurent aprs dix ans de fonctions, a annonc le groupe franais Kering, auquel appartient la marque
Anthony Vaccarello quitte son poste de directeur artistique de la maison de haute couture franaise Saint Laurent aprs dix ans de fonctions, a annonc le groupe franais Kering, auquel appartient la marque.Les raisons du dpart...
The Belgian designer confirms the rumors and puts an end to one of the most emblematic stages of the recent history of French maison
After a decade that defined Saint Laurent’s modern identity, Anthony Vaccarello’s departure opens a new chapter for the French house. The scenarios for his succession have already begun, with one name garnering particular attention. The news of Anthony Vaccarello’s departure from Saint Laurent marks the end of one of the most enduring and successful creative partnerships in modern fashion.
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