Hedi SLIMANE is a French photographer and couturier. From 2000 to 2007, he was the creative director for Dior Homme (the menswear line of Christian Dior). In March 2011, following John GALLIANO's dismissal from Dior, SLIMANE was linked with the job of new Dior creative director. 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.