The Intertext Of Hedi Slimane II

1. Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2013
2. Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2013
3. Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2014

Until now, I wasn't that much aware of the Slimane gender blending. Yes, the womenswear invite showed men in suits (swaying a hat) and the menswear invite featured an illustrated (vaguely feminine) heart, yet, the crossing of sexuality seemed nothing more than a visual/conceptual tease. Androgynity was always on Hedi's Dior Homme agenda. With his offerings for Saint Laurent, it feels more like a campaign for asexuality. In fact, he creates duplicates, an intertext within his own world. That of sequins, bows and leopard print. I am buying it. Lipstick included.
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Bow (Down) Job

1. Alasdair McLellan Self Service No. 23, 2005
2. Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane Fall/Winter 2005

Reminiscing about Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane is always a solemn act, pre-ceremony-worthy, wrapping good moments in glittery lurex, decorating it off with a soft, big, blown-up bow. Happy Holidays!
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Post Paris XXI

A false encyclopaedic guide to the Paris collections, presenting:
Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2013

1. Yves Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Fall/Winter 2000
2. Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 1969
3. Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2006

This time, we are looking forward and looking back on Hedi Slimane's futurepast. A return and study of self-reference. Reflecting the heritage of his own as well as his new world. Decorated with glitter and many many bows.
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Image credits Catwalking, Hedi Slimane