The Man

Hedi Slimane. The first image that comes to mind when I hear his name is a pair of slim fitting black jeans. Hedi, considered a god in the menswear community for his work with Dior Homme, was as revolutionary as they come. He incorporated his two joys - music and fashion - and fused the cultures together to create a unique series of pieces that changed the direction of mens fashion. Hedi redefined the slim fit, initiated its transition into fashion, and placed punk rock alongside haute couture. Consider it a sign of respect when the legendary Karl Lagerfeld goes on the Karl Lagerfeld Diet in order to fit into your clothes.

"One fine morning I woke up and decided that I was no longer happy with my physique. Although I was overweight, I had gotten along fine and had no health problems. But I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane….But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys—and not men of my age—required me to lose at least eighty pounds....I did not think that it was possible to lose so much weight in one year....[But] in fact, it took me exactly thirteen months." - Karl Lagerfeld

Slimane's Rock Diary is a three-volume set of photos and essays where the equally impressive photographer documents the co-dependent nature between stage idols and their fans, but it might as well be a volume of his own muses. After Slimane left the House of Dior, Kris Van Asche took the daunting task of upholding the Dior Homme brand.

Hedi Slimane Penultimate Spring 07 line:







Kris Van Asche Spring 09 line: