I QUITE LIKE some of the product, but the whole thing is an exercise in hype over substance, informed by Pierre Bergé’s odd politics - and the need to appeal to the rich under-35’s in emerging economies.

I QUITE LIKE some of the product, but the whole thing is an exercise in hype over substance, informed by Pierre Bergé’s odd politics - and the need to appeal to the rich under-35’s in emerging economies.
In terms of design, the clothes held considerably less value than a box of Saint Laurent labels. Without the label attached to them, Mr. Slimane’s grunge dresses wouldn’t attract interest — because they’re not special. Cathy Horyn on Saint Laurent FW13.