Hedi Slimane

The designer who redefined silhouettes at Dior Homme, Saint Laurent, and CELINE.

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Occupation

Designer

Born in

19th arrondissement of Paris

Born

July 5, 1968

Zodiac

Cancer

21,238

days alive

58

years old

$850M

net worth

#209 of 2,697

Born
July 5, 1968 in 🇫🇷19th arrondissement of Paris
ResidenceParis
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·monkey 🐒
Updated Jul 2026

About

Hedi Slimane is a French photographer and couturier. From 2000 to 2007, he was the creative director for Dior Homme. From 2012 to 2016, he was the creative director for Yves Saint Laurent. From February 2018 to October 2024, Slimane was the creative, artistic and image director of Celine.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Water

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2018
Day 18,097
Age 49

Creative Director, Celine

Confidence
96%
Jan 21, 2018

Appointed as Creative Director of Celine (formerly Céline).

2016
Day 17,436
Age 47

Leaves Saint Laurent

Confidence
96%
Mar 31, 2016

Departure from Saint Laurent after four years as Creative Director.

2012
Day 15,945
Age 43

Creative Director, Saint Laurent

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 2012

Appointed Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent, later renamed Saint Laurent.

2011
Day 15,520
Age 42

Returns to Dior Homme

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2011

Returns to Dior Homme after a brief hiatus.

Day 15,520
Age 42

Photography Exhibition

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2011

Holds a photography exhibition, showcasing his work beyond fashion.

2007
Day 14,118
Age 38

Dior Homme Departure

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 2007

Leaves Dior Homme after a successful tenure as Creative Director.

2005
Day 13,329
Age 36

International Designer of the Year

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2005

Awarded the International Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

2002
Day 12,233
Age 33

Designs for David Bowie's Tour

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2002

Designs the wardrobe for David Bowie's tour.

2000
Day 11,684
Age 31

Creative Director, Dior Homme

Confidence
96%
Jul 1, 2000

Appointed Creative Director of Dior Homme, revolutionizing menswear.

Day 11,502
Age 31

Awarded Designer of the Year

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

Awarded Designer of the Year at the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.

1997
Day 10,407
Age 28

Head Designer of Menswear, Yves Saint Laurent

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1997

Becomes Head Designer of Menswear at Yves Saint Laurent.

1996
Day 10,041
Age 27

Joins Yves Saint Laurent

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1996

Starts working at Yves Saint Laurent under the direction of Pierre Bergé.

1995
Day 9,676
Age 26

Internship with Jean-Jacques Picart

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Interns with fashion publicist Jean-Jacques Picart.

1992
Day 8,580
Age 23

Studies Art History

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1992

Studies Art History at the École du Louvre.

1989
Day 7,485
Age 20

Studies Tailoring

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1989

Studies tailoring at a Parisian fashion school.

1968
Day 0
Age 0

Birth

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96%
Jul 5, 1968

Born in Paris, France.