Since the news broke in June 2012 that the iconic French maison would be altering its nomenclature, the Saint Laurent Paris Rebranding has been highly scrutinized by the fashion world as it was transformed under the creative direction of Hedi Slimane.
Though there has been adversity as Slimane infuses the fashion house with his visionary aesthetic ethos, he has certainly shown resilience amid the biting criticism, negative reviews and general backlash from mainstream bloggers and consumers. Despite all the backlash, the creative director has gone forward to implement change that holds merit in its ability to not only stir controversy, but generate attention, keeping the brand's name in the limelight.
The Saint Laurent Paris rebranding is perhaps most notably characterized by a movement towards a monochromatic, edgy and minimalist aesthetic. Saint Laurent has also utilized brand representatives that embody stylized rebellion such as Daft Punk, Sky Ferreira and Anja Rubik. This compiled list showcases the fashion house's transformation in retail, design and campaigns.
15 Examples of Saint Laurent Paris Rebranding
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Dramatic French Salon Photography
The Anja Rubik for YSL Website Images are Sensually Stunning
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Distressed Androgynous Editorials
Aymeline Valade by Hedi Slimane for Vogue China is Dark
13
Chromatic Grunge Campaigns
The Saint Laurent Paris Pre-Fall 2013 Advertisements Boast Edginess
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Glam Rock Menswear
Saint Laurent Paris' Heidi Slimane Menswear Collection is Infectious
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Boho Cowgirl Collections
The Saint Laurent Paris Spring 2013 Runway Debuted Hedi Slimane at YSL
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Reflected Rock-Inspired Pictorials
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Nods to Bowie
9
Moody 70s Diva Editorials
The Saint Laurent 2013 Womenswear Photo Shoot Is Nostalgically Chic
8
Haute Glamor Westerner Editorials
The Muse Magazine Saint Laurent Photoshoot is Country Yet Chic
7
Sultry Brooding Lookbooks
Model Sky Ferreira is Featured in St. Laurent's Pre-Fall Lookbook
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Enigmatic Monochromatic Campaigns
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer Campaign is Mysterious
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Galactic Musician Portrayals
The Daft Punk CR Fashion Book Editorial Blends Disco and Sci-Fi
4
Female-Clad Menswear Ads
The Saint Laurent SS13 Campaign Stars a Boyish Saskia de Brauw
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Monochromatic Marble Retailers
The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity
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Grungy Caped Runways
The Saint Laurent Fall 2013 Collection Tip-Toes on Gender Boundaries
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Digitally Dapper Spreads
The Saint Laurent Music Project x Daft Punk Ads Are Shot by Hedi Slimane
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Fashion House Monogram-Celebrating Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Marks 130 Years of Its Monogram
Body Paint Fashion Campaigns
The Miley Cyrus Maison Margiela Campaign Boasts Avant-Garde Themes
High-Fashion Resort Presentations
Christian Dior Presents Its Resort 2027 Collection
High-End Beauty Campaigns
The La Beauté Louis Vuitton Campaign Debuts With a Bold Vision
Chinese Luxury Brand Collections
ZOUXIN Brings 'Earth’s Memory – Manifested Silhouettes' to Paris
Equestrian-Inspired Runway Shows
The Hermès Fall 2026 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Ultra-Chic
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Alpine-Inspired Winter Fashion Capsules
The Christian Dior DiorAlps 2025 Capsule is Chic and Warm
Colorful Resort Wear Reinterpretations
Christian Dior's Dioriviera 2026 Collection is Chic
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
Avant-Garde High Streetwear
The H&M x Glenn Martens Capsule Redesigns Staples with Eccentric Flair
Fitness-Informed High Fashion Editorials
The Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection is Dynamic
texturally artistic fashion stores
The Acne Studios flagship store in Tokyo is eye-catching
Music-Forward Denim Campaigns
Levi's Tapped Charlotte Cardin, ROSÉ and Doechii for Its Latest Push
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Luxury Jewelry Collection Expansions
Prada’s Couleur Vivante Collection Shines in a New Campaign
Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns
Roger Vivier Taps Eva Green for Its Fall Campaign
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Meadow-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Chloé Debuts the Fall 2026 Advertising Campaign
Sharpened Brand Identities
Lacoste Rebrand Campaign Refocuses the Logo Through Sporty Storytelling
Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Capsule Collection is Academic Elegance
Fashion-Forward Beach Clubs
Loro Piana is Spotlighted at the La Réserve à La Plage Beach Club
Extravagant Brand Anniversary Celebrations
Repossi's Historic Flagship Boutique Marks Its 40th
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Reinterpreted Luxury Watches
The Louis Vuitton Monterey Revives an Iconic 1980s Timepiece
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Preppy Sports Apparel
Lacoste Reimagines Classic Collegiate Fashion
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Practical High Couture Collections
The Valentino Resort 2027 Collection is Eye-Catching
Fall-Themed Luxury Bag Campaigns
Zadig & Voltaire Partners with Paris Jackson
Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections
Lacoste Explores Vulnerability and Victory for SS26
Ultra-Luxurious Resort Campaigns
The Chanel Resort 2026 Ad Campaign is Laidback and Sophisticated
Cosmopolitan City-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Chanel Debuts the Métiers D'art 2026 Collection
Nostalgically Shot Fashion Campaigns
Celine Debuts Its Pre-Fall 2026 Advertising Campaign
Glamorous Summer Fashion Campaigns
Gucci Debuts Its Latest Campaign — 'Gucci Monte Carlo'
Cultural Campus-Shot Ad Campaigns
Loro Piana Launches an Intergenerational Collection
Edgy Refined Resort Collections
The McQueen Resort 2026 Collection is Chic and Daring
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Heritage Tennis Runway Collections
Lacoste Debuted Its Fall/Winter 26 Collection at Roland-Garros
Foundational Ready-To-Wear Collections
The Calvin Klein Spring 2026 Ready-To-Wear Line is Stunning
Femme Fatale-Inspired Campaigns
Marine Serre's Fall 2025 Campaign is Titled Heads or Tails
Ultra-Elegant Sharp Fashion Capsules
The Saint Laurent Fall 2026 Capsule Relies on Sharp Tailoring
Archival-Inspired Fashion Capsule
Martine Rose and Napapijri Reunite for a Fw25 Collection
Delicate Material-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Gabriela Hearst Resort 2027 Exudes Timeless Elegance
Journey-Inspired Fashion Collections
Isabel Marant Has Released the Spring 2026 Campaign Film
Urban Deconstructed Fashion
The Louther x Carhartt WIP FW25 Capsule Reimagines Workwear Staples
Bourgeois Dress Code-Inspired Fashion
The Balenciaga Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection is Elegant
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Contemporary Experiential Retail Establishments
La Maison Générale is Beyond a Conventional Store
French Heritage Polos
Lacoste Emphasizes Domestic Production with Made in France Capsule
Alluring Footwear Campaigns
René Caovilla Has Unveiled Its Spring 2026 Ad Campaign
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
Youthfully Elegant Spring Capsules
Roger Vivier Unveiled its Parisian-Centric SS26 Campaign
Attention-Captivating Luxury Fashion Lines
Rabanne's Resort 2027 Line Boasts Stunning Details
Luxe Modern Formal Menswear
The Louis Vuitton Men's Formal SS27 Collection Debuts
Sultry Black-And-White Fashion Campaigns
Ludovic De Saint Sernin Emphasizes Power and Sensuality
Boundary-Blurring Perfume Capsules
Balenciaga Explores Perfumery Methods & Modern Scent Creation
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Branded Parisian Cafés
Lacoste Has Opened Its First Café Lacoste in Paris
70s Allure-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yves Salomon's Fall 2026 Collection is Elegant and Playful
Artistic Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Ads
Alaïa Partners with Hailey Bieber for Archetypes Ad
Celebratory Luxury Fashion Shoots
Loewe Taps Talia Chetrit for Its 180th Anniversary Campaign Film
Experimental Fall Wardrobe
Undercover KHAOTIQUE NOIR Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Luxury Bold Underwear Styles
Calvin Klein's Unveils Their Autumn Campaign
Intimate Spring Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring/summer 2026 Collection Explores Privacy as Luxury
Effortless Autumn Apparel
The Sézane Fall 2025 Collection Fuses Timeless Style and Versatility
Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules
The LV Ski 2025 Collection Blends Technical Performance with Elegance
Desert-Inspired Outerwear Films
Moncler Grenoble Presents Its Spring 2026 Collection
Luxurious Beauty Collections
The Louis Vuitton La Beauté Collection is Chic and Artistic
Reworked Streetwear Collaborations
Stüssy and Our Legacy Released Its Hand-Reworked Capsule
French Luxury-Focused Fashion Capsules
Ricardé Paris Embraces 1950s-Inspired Silhouettes
Luxurious Graphic-Forward Capsules
La Maison Générale Carries Parisian Lifestyle Brand Mapoésie
Actor-Supported Resort Capsule Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Spotlights Its Men's Resort 2026 Capsule
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Couture Heritage-Inspired Resort Collections
The Balenciaga Resort 2027 Collection is Chic
Heritage Fragrance House Revivals
Annick Goutal Returns With a Restored Identity
British Apparel Brand Relaunches
Topshop x Cara Delevingne Partner for a London-Inspired Campaign
Sophisticated Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Le Mont Saint-Michel Releases Its Spring/Summer Collection
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Slick Monochromatic Retail Boutiques
The Tom Ford Boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Center is Chic
Monochrome Football Jerseys
Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand Release 2025-26 Fourth Jersey
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Parisian Flagship Boutiques
The Saint Laurent Avenue Montaigne Store Opens with Sculptural Design
Highly Limited Garment Collabs
Junya Watanabe MAN x Reigning Champ Debut Patchworked SS25 Capsule
Luxe Formal Menswear Campaign
Jude Bellingham Fronts Louis Vuitton SS26 with Refined Modernity
Chic Luxury Skiwear Collections
The Yves Salomon 2025 Skiwear Capsule is Modern and Stylish
Stylishly Timeless Work Jackets
La Maison Générale Debuts the Le Mont Saint-Michel Work Jacket
Alpine Luxury Capsules
Louis Vuitton's 2026 Men’s Ski Collection Highlights Skiwear Precision
Icon Revival Collections
Paulin, Paulin, Paulin revives Iconic Designs for Paris Design Week
Summer Resort Collections
Hélas Summer 2026 Collection is a Seasonal Range Inspired by Holidays
Two-Story Luxury Brand Stores
The Brioni Boutique Exudes Sophistication and Class
high-end alpine collections
Saint Laurent Rive Droite has released its Snow Edition Collection
Luxury Advent Calendars
The Saint Laurent Rive Droite Set Introduces a Vinyl-Led Holiday Release
Spanish-Inspired High-Fashion Ads
Rabanne's High Summer 2026 Collection Film is Titled the Pulse
Sophisticated Effortless Pre-Fall Capsules
The Rabanne Pre-Fall 2026 Collection is Chic & Relaxed
Rebellious Clog Collaborations
The Jean Paul Gaultier x Crocs Capsule Fuses Function with Couture
Singer-Supported Perfume Campaigns
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Taps Dua Lipa for Libre Eau De Parfum
Flagship Retail Spaces
Marc-Antoine Barrois Opens Its SoHo Flagship Store
Unique Leather Accessory Designs
Louis Vuitton Debuts the 'Monogram Sports Collection'
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Parisian-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Names Its 2025 Campaign Le Voyage Des Lumières
Cinematic Fashion-Forward Ads
The Balmain Fall 2026 Ad Campaign is Titled 'L’heure Du Loup'
Timeless Glamour-Inspired Resort Campaigns
Elie Saab's Resort 2027 Collection Film is Eye-Catching
Travel-Ready Summer Menswear
Charlton’s Tangerine Palisade is Its New Resort 2026 Collection
New Bourgeoisie-Inspired Campaign Films
Fendi Boasts the Resort 2027 Collection Film
Transformational Fashion Campaigns
PARCO Summer 2026 Campaign Explores Identity Through Movement
Ultra-Slick Auto Retail Concepts
The L'Atelier Alpine Opens Its Doors in Paris
Designer Heritage Capsule
The Kris Van Assche x Fred Perry Marks the Designer’s Brand Debut
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Celb Champagne Collections
Moët & Chandon Launched Its Pharrell Williams Campaign in Saint-Tropez
Timeless Denim Ad Campaigns
Alaïa Has Launched a New Denim Line and an Accompanying Campaign
Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns
The Roger Vivier Holiday 2025 Film is Playful and Chic
Pixelated Runway Displays
Fendi Works Together with Marc Newson for a Dynamic Set at Ss26
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Runway Debuts
Brunette the Label Had Its Debut During Paris Fashion Week
Quilt-Inspired Apparel
sacai x A.P.C. Reworks Archival Quilt Motifs Across Modern Silhouettes
Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections
The Christian Louboutin Limited Nudes Capsule is Ultra-Chic
Complex Fashion Brand Fragrances
The New AllSaints Fragrances Include Naked Woods and Sacred Sands
Fashion Campaign Series
PARCO Fall/Winter 2026 Campaign Explores "NOSTALGIC FUTURE"
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Multi-Sensory Fashion Flagships
Réalisation Par's Mount Street Flagship Has a Novel Martini Phone
Statement-Making Resort Lines
Saint Holiday Debuts Saint Caftan and a Jewelry Line
Exclusivity-Promoting Sophisticated Interior Designs
The Historic Club Saint-Denis is Elevated
Love-Inspired Bridal Couture Presentations
Stéphane Rolland Presented the Love for Peace Capsule
Intimate Fashion Capsules
Velvet Heat Brings Kate Moss and Chloë Sevigny Together in Los Angeles
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
Parisian Altheisure-Style Sleepwear
BED Sleepwear Debuts Adjustable Satin Loungewear
Luxe Concept Retail Spaces
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Opens a Flagship Store in Beijing
Seasonal Fashion Ranges
Grand SS26 Collection Explores Relaxed Tailoring and Layered Textures
Textured Tailoring Evolutions
The Ann Demeulemeester SS27 Pre-Capsule Explores Tactile Tailoring
Star Studded Luxury Campaigns
Emma Stone and Hoyeon Star in a Campaign Celebrating Modern Elegance