<P> In 2016, Hedi Slimane left Saint Laurent . His replacement is Anthony Vaccarello . </P> <P> Despite the fact that Hedi Slimane had previously worked with the house, there was much controversy following his appointment, particularly after it was announced the ready - to - wear line would be rebranded as Saint Laurent . However, the Yves Saint Laurent name and iconic YSL logo have been retained for accessories such as handbags and shoes, and cosmetics (which are licensed to L'Oréal). It was also announced that the design studio would move to Los Angeles, California, Slimane's adopted home, while the couture atelier would remain in France . </P> <P> Hedi Slimane stated that he drew inspiration from when the ready - to - wear line was first launched as Saint Laurent Rive Gauche However, the decision made headlines around the world . It became more controversial after it was reported that famed, Parisian boutique Colette was selling shirts with the line "Ain't Laurent without Yves ." Saint Laurent requested the store to stop selling the shirts, which it did in its online store . In October 2013 it was reported that Colette received a letter accusing it of selling counterfeit products that seriously damaged the brand . Following the accusation it was announced that Saint Laurent had canceled Colette's order for its Spring 2014 Collection, despite the fact that the boutique had been stocking the brand since 1998 . </P> <P> In 2017 creative director Anthony Vaccarello chose Charlotte Gainsbourg, the daughter of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, as the face of the FW17 campaign . </P>

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