Closely tied to a grungy-chic scene, Hedi Slimane had instilled the smell of sheer success in the Saint Laurent world. He was not only a willing partner in the rise of the billion dollar label, but also the leading light in all its glory. Unleashing the punk-meets-elegant in all of us, the style genius has been building a rising anticipation around his spectacular ingenuity ever since he was appointed as creative director back in 2012. Hearing about his exit today is surely heart-breaking- as some would even consider it the end of an era- but armed with irreverent taste for fashion and an uncanny knack for Rock-y vibes, Slimane’s future looks brighter than ever!

So instead of dwelling on the surprising exit, we’ve decided to give you a tour of Slimane’s best moments at Saint Laurent in the Photo Gallery below.

Cindy Menassa