I like the idea of paradox, between the authentic fabrics and sophisticated shapes and between masculine and feminine. I'm not so much for sportswear. I think it's over. Hedi Slimane authenticfabricfeminine Change image and share on social
I always loved designing, but the context needs to be right, and have a positive perspective. Hedi Slimane contextdesignlove Change image and share on social
The framework of men's wear is so narrow, that when you play at the edges you get labeled. Hedi Slimane edgeframeworklabel Change image and share on social
I like the ritual, the liturgy of a well-crafted, emotional fashion show. I will never be jaded with this side of fashion. The catwalk is pure anthropology, something like an esoteric encrypted parade. It can totally be replaced but it will be missed. Hedi Slimane anthropologycatwalkcraft share on social
Men's fashion has a certain heaviness in the fabrics and construction. But also there is a heaviness in the mentality. Hedi Slimane constructionfabricfashion Change image and share on social
People always want an explanation about everything and I cannot give it to them. Because I don't know myself. 'Why did you do a pair of pants like that?' I have no idea. I'm not going to have a 20-minute political discussion about the necessity for slashed, painted leather jeans. Basically, I don't know more than you. Hedi Slimane basicallydiscussionexplanation share on social
An athletic man, or whatever you want to call him, will only look good in a very classic suit, a pair of classic jeans, athletic clothes or simply naked. Forget fashion. This is not going to happen, unless you want to look like a Chippendales dancer in designer clothes. Hedi Slimane athleticcallchippendale share on social
I love California. It has such a strong contribution to the history of culture, and popular culture. For better and worse, of course. Even the worst can be interesting to some degree sometimes for somebody creative. Hedi Slimane badbadlycalifornia share on social
When I was designing, I had in mind Jimi Hendrix, and I could hardly find skinny indie black kids to wear my clothes. I remember one telling me he had to swap his skinny jeans for baggy ones in the subway before going home, so he wouldn't get in trouble in his neighborhood. Hedi Slimane baggyblackclothe share on social
I'm going to design again, but I come back when it's the right project, so I keep my passion for it intact. Hedi Slimane backdesignintact Change image and share on social