Anthony Vaccarello Is the New Creative Director for YSL

Not a week goes by without a fashion shakeup, does it? With Hedi Slimane having exited his post at YSL, the industry was abuzz with who would step up to fill the role. Anthony Vaccarello was the front runner and having just announced his departure from Versus Versace, the designer has officially been named the new Creative Director for the iconic French fashion house.

Vaccarello has made quite the name for himself in the industry, having launched his eponymous label almost seven years ago. He’s known for his daring and sultry silhouettes—signatures that end up on the red carpet every time we blink an eye.

Of his appointment, Francesca Bellettini, Yves Saint Laurent President and Chief Executive, said “His modern, pure aesthetic is the perfect fit for the maison.”

Vaccarello will suspend design of his own line to give all his efforts and energy to Saint Laurent. We can only guess that his celeb fans will now opt for the French fashion house due to this news.

His first collection for the brand will debut in October with the Spring 2017 shows.

And this all means that there will be a new Creative Director at Versus Versace. Word should come quite soon given the speed of the YSL announcement.

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