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
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Haute Glamor Westerner Editorials
The Muse Magazine Saint Laurent Photoshoot is Country Yet Chic
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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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Body Paint Fashion Campaigns
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Fashion House Monogram-Celebrating Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Marks 130 Years of Its Monogram
Artisanal Luxury Parisian Garments
Longchamp Debuts an Artistic Fall Capsule with Constantin Riant
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
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Hospitality-Inspired Apparel
Brach x Lacoste Serve Resortcore with Limited Edition Sweatshirts
Equestrian-Inspired Runway Shows
The Hermès Fall 2026 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Ultra-Chic
Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections
Auteur Studio’s Latest Summer Edit is Refined and Sensual
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
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Iconic Fashion Design Revivals
Mugler's Re/Edit Capsule Campaign Efatures Sharon Stone
Avant-Garde High Streetwear
The H&M x Glenn Martens Capsule Redesigns Staples with Eccentric Flair
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
Fitness-Informed High Fashion Editorials
The Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection is Dynamic
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
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
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Luxury Jewelry Collection Expansions
Prada’s Couleur Vivante Collection Shines in a New Campaign
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns
Roger Vivier Taps Eva Green for Its Fall Campaign
California-Cool Fashion Campaigns
Re/Done's Summer 2025 Campaign is Fresh and Elevated
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Capsule Collection is Academic Elegance
Multi-Decade Fashion Collections
The Rabanne Resort 2026 Collection is Bold, Chic, and Refined
Ultra-Sophisticated Fashion Capsules
Stella McCartney's Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Versatile
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
Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
Artist Miya Ando X Saint Laurent Create an Immersive Exhibition
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Music Artist-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
Jennie is Featured in Jean Paul Gaultier's New Campaign
Preppy Sports Apparel
Lacoste Reimagines Classic Collegiate Fashion
90s Grunge-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Khaite's Resort 2026 is Edgy, Eye-Catching and Elegant
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
Distinctive Luxury Retail Spaces
The Jacquemus Boutique in West Hollywood is Thoughtful and Chic
Fashion Icon Archetype-Focused Campaigns
Alaïa's Summer/Fall 2025 Archetypes Campaign is Stunning
Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors
Chanel's Seasonal Boutique in Saint-Tropez is Luxurious
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
Subtly Exaggerated Sophisticated Silhouettes
Balenciaga's Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Elegant
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
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
Contemporary Experiential Retail Establishments
La Maison Générale is Beyond a Conventional Store
French Heritage Polos
Lacoste Emphasizes Domestic Production with Made in France Capsule
High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
Youthfully Elegant Spring Capsules
Roger Vivier Unveiled its Parisian-Centric SS26 Campaign
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
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
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces
Casablanca Opens Its Store on Rue Du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Branded Parisian Cafés
Lacoste Has Opened Its First Café Lacoste in Paris
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
70s Allure-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yves Salomon's Fall 2026 Collection is Elegant and Playful
Experimental Fall Wardrobe
Undercover KHAOTIQUE NOIR Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Luxury Bold Underwear Styles
Calvin Klein's Unveils Their Autumn Campaign
Effortless Autumn Apparel
The Sézane Fall 2025 Collection Fuses Timeless Style and Versatility
Intimate Spring Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring/summer 2026 Collection Explores Privacy as Luxury
Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules
The LV Ski 2025 Collection Blends Technical Performance with Elegance
Luxurious Beauty Collections
The Louis Vuitton La Beauté Collection is Chic and Artistic
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Actor-Supported Resort Capsule Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Spotlights Its Men's Resort 2026 Capsule
British Apparel Brand Relaunches
Topshop x Cara Delevingne Partner for a London-Inspired Campaign
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
Pre-Fall Romantic Luxe Outerwear
Moncler Presents London, A Love Affair for Pre-Fall 2025
Monochrome Football Jerseys
Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand Release 2025-26 Fourth Jersey
Slick Monochromatic Retail Boutiques
The Tom Ford Boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Center is Chic
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
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
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
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
Alpine Luxury Capsules
Louis Vuitton's 2026 Men’s Ski Collection Highlights Skiwear Precision
Actress-Starring Sports Fashion Campaigns
Adèle Exarchopoulos is Lacoste's New Brand Ambassador
Icon Revival Collections
Paulin, Paulin, Paulin revives Iconic Designs for Paris Design Week
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
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
Unique Leather Accessory Designs
Louis Vuitton Debuts the 'Monogram Sports Collection'
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
Romantic Star-Studded Outerwear Campaigns
Moncler's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Visually Compelling
Parisian-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Names Its 2025 Campaign Le Voyage Des Lumières
Curated Luxury Flagships
Loewe Opens a New Casa Loewe Flagship Store in Paris
Travel-Ready Summer Menswear
Charlton’s Tangerine Palisade is Its New Resort 2026 Collection
Cinematic Menswear Campaigns
Saint Laurent's Fall 2025 Campaign Centers Masculine Vulnerability
Sophisticated Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Le Mont Saint-Michel Releases Its Spring/Summer Collection
Timeless Denim Ad Campaigns
Alaïa Has Launched a New Denim Line and an Accompanying Campaign
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
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
Luxe Designer Soccer Partnerships
Louis Vuitton Becomes an Official Partner of Real Madrid
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Runway Debuts
Brunette the Label Had Its Debut During Paris Fashion Week
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
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Football League-Inspired Sneakers
Paris Saint-Germain and Nike Launch a Air Max DN8 Sneaker
Transformational Fashion Campaigns
PARCO Summer 2026 Campaign Explores Identity Through Movement
Love-Inspired Bridal Couture Presentations
Stéphane Rolland Presented the Love for Peace Capsule
Statement-Making Resort Lines
Saint Holiday Debuts Saint Caftan and a Jewelry Line
Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns
Roger Vivier Presents Its Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign
Exclusivity-Promoting Sophisticated Interior Designs
The Historic Club Saint-Denis is Elevated
Intimate Fashion Capsules
Velvet Heat Brings Kate Moss and Chloë Sevigny Together in Los Angeles
Surrealist Story-Backed Hotels
Philippe Starck Designs the Maison Heler Hotel
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