Brussels designer named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent

Anthony Vaccarello of Brussels has been named the new creative director of the legendary fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. Vaccarello previously served in the same post at Versus, a label owned by Versace.

The 36-year-old with Sicilian roots was born and raised in Brussels and studied fashion at the La Cambre school of art and design. The year he graduated, in 2006, he won the Grand Prize at the Hyéres International Festival of Fashion and Photography and has since been in demand by top European designers – and photographers, enamoured of his look.

Vaccarello’s first collection for the fashion house will be spring/summer 2017. “Mr Saint Laurent is a legendary figure for his creativity, style and audacity,” said Vaccarello (pictured). “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the history of this extraordinary house”.