FW16 Distressed Crash Denim

Hedi Slimane commemorated the 50th anniversary of Rive Gauche by relocating Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 2016 presentation to the Hollywood Palladium, staging a 93-look spectacle that merged menswear with unisex pieces in his Los Angeles stronghold.

The collection pivoted toward theatrical glamour through heavily embroidered military jackets featuring couture-level hand beading and sequin work, alongside brocade and velvet pieces that channeled seventies rock decadence. Metallic boots and fedoras accessorized cigarette pants paired with statement outerwear, including western-style jackets with rose embroidery and iconic pieces like the guitar jacket embellished with musical note prints. The androgynous lineup balanced Slimane's signature skinny tailoring with more ornate fabrications, creating a visual bridge between house archive references and contemporary music culture.