Hedi Slimane
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About
Fashion designer and photographer who served as the creative director of Dior and Saint Laurent. He was known for encouraging the skinny look in his fashion.
Before Fame
He first took an interest in photography at age 11. He studied at the École du Louvre, where he completed a tailor apprenticeship.
Trivia
He befriended musicians like The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand and Jack White, designing on-stage outfits for them.
Family Life
He was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris to an Italian mother and a Tunisian father.
Associated With
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfield dropped more than 90 pounds over the course of a year to adopt Slimane's slim silhouette.
