After Yves Saint Laurent died of illness in 2008 the brand declined until it was relaunched in 2012 by new creative director, Hedi Slimane who brought a punk rock aesthetic to the brand. Since then, Saint Laurent has skyrocketed to becoming one of the biggest brands in the world. Now Hedi has been appointed the creative director of Celine, will he release the success and approach that was so successful at Saint Laurent. Only time will tell.
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