Autumn Winter 2016 marked the grand finale of Hedi Slimane’s four‑year reign at Saint Laurent.

Since returning in March 2012 as Creative & Image Director, Slimane stripped the name down to Saint Laurent Paris, recut the logo, moved the studio to Los Angeles, and dressed the house in a uniform of youthful, rock‑infused rebellion. In doing so, he repositioned the brand for a new generation and sent its revenue soaring.

The season unfolded in two striking acts. First, a star‑studded menswear show in Los Angeles. He presented a spectacle of glam‑rock tailoring, velvet military-cut tuxedos, wide-brim hats, all packaged with his signature skinny silhouettes. It was a love letter to his adopted city. 

Weeks later, Slimane returned to Paris with La Collection de Paris, a couture‑style presentation. In stark contrast to LA’s grandeur, the Paris show was intimate and stripped of theatrics, with each look announced by number in the tradition of Yves Saint Laurent’s original couture house. Ultra‑80s power shoulders, high‑low gowns, fur dyed Yves Klein blue, and an iconic blood‑red fox‑fur heart‑shaped cape. 

It was a quiet, elegant farewell. Closing his tenure by returning to the maison’s heritage while priming the stage for Anthony Vaccarello. Together, the two shows served as bookends to Slimane’s Saint Laurent.

His approach was precise and uncompromising. He reshaped every facet of the house to fit his singular vision, with the skinny silhouette and leather jacket becoming industry benchmarks that influenced not only Saint Laurent’s trajectory but broader luxury trends well into the 2020s.

This flannel, created in the transitional phase of SLP, bears a striking resemblance to his SS16 and AW13 staple plaids. Giving fans one last taste of Slimane.

Tagged Size XS

Measurements:

Shoulders 38cm 

Chest 48cm

Sleeve length 60cm

Length 79cm 

Hem 49cm