Hedi Slimane - Designer

[kingtheyskens]

i can definitely see hedi launching his own label but not anytime soon (due to the prohibitive costs). like lola said, he works much better as a creative director overhauling a large fashion house.

 

[tourbillions]

unfortunately he would have been perfect for gucci. cant believe gucci hired demna instead of hedi.

 

[NoInvite]

"starting your own brand" in 2025 is not the same as in 1997. People have no idea how many hurdles to make a brand that can compete in this current market (look at Phoebe) list not like you buy a domain name and register Shopify. Hedi makes products, makes communication, makes stores; these elements needs talents and staff, atelier, suppliers, spaces, boutiques., logistics and many many more. It needs investment to fuel and gas this machine. Why build one from scratch when you can fix old dusty ones?

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

Recently, I was lucky enough to finally find and purchase a Celine teddy from SS19 (subtle but important differences, to me anyway, such as white buttons, thinner stripes and a slimmer fit) in a pretty much unworn/brand new condition.

And putting it on for the first time reminded me of why people love Hedi so much. His attention to details and the ways his garments fit are simply unmatched.

At a glance most would say it's the same as his teddy from SLP, but the small tweaks turn it into a much more elevated version. I don't care for corduroy but the one used on this jacket, while fundamentally black, possesses a subtle, underlying golden sheen that reveals itself in sunlight. This creates a shimmering effect, lending the fabric a rich, almost bronzed or deep brown undertone. It feels more "luxurious".

The addition of a gold trim around the collar so it doesn't get lost within the jacket? The satin shoulder panels that conform to your shoulders instead of sticking out (which can happen with the usual leather that's used if the fit isn't perfect)? GENIUS.

I am far from Hedi's target demographic and in general it can be difficult for me to find flattering clothing off the rack (I'm a tad taller than the average US male, but I workout and have a muscular build with a small waist), and yet the jacket fit me perfectly. It's like witchcraft. I practically fell to my knees, sobbing when I saw it fit like a glove.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

Apologies in advance to anyone that read the entirety of my yapping session. I guess all of this just to say the world needs Hedi. We need to start a GoFundMe or Change.org to make sure he doesn't stay unemployed 🫶

 

[crisistunity]

absolutely loved the tangent! i agree with you; even though we are on completely different sides of the spectrum (i’m freakishly thin), no clothes fit me as good as hedi does, and everytime i put on a piece from him, i am gobsmacked. at times, i even get watery eyes thinking about it. i need more hedi fanboys here fr

my absolute favorite stuff from him was his tenure at slp; his outerwear was always just on point, and the way he designed his slp jeans to fit is absolute perfection. pairs are slim in the thigh, slightly hug the calf area, and the leg openings are roomy

 

[jeanclaude]

i need more hedi fanboys here fr

Please, don´t summon the Volft, Devil...

 

[crisistunity]

don’t know who that is as i am new here, but surely someone that likes hedi can’t be that bad.. right?

 

[tourbillions]

i need more hedi fanboys here fr

no thank you. if he wants to make such comfy clothes and to only change minor details for every house and call it the "new hedi", might as well go to zara. So everyone could have access to his greatness

 

[HigthaVandah]

I love Hedi too and I'm wearing a Celine tailored jacket as I write this, but I'm going to end this comment without a humblebrag about my physique.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

absolutely loved the tangent! i agree with you; even though we are on completely different sides of the spectrum (i’m freakishly thin), no clothes fit me as good as hedi does, and everytime i put on a piece from him, i am gobsmacked. at times, i even get watery eyes thinking about it. i need more hedi fanboys here fr

my absolute favorite stuff from him was his tenure at slp; his outerwear was always just on point, and the way he designed his slp jeans to fit is absolute perfection. pairs are slim in the thigh, slightly hug the calf area, and the leg openings are roomy

I know exactly what you mean. It's such a minuscule detail, but hard to unsee once you notice it. On the runway they're always at the right length without any stacking.

 

[99 Percent Polyester]

not a humble brag, but rather a moment of vulnerability amongst my fellow Hedi Heads (Headis?) 😔