# Anthony Vaccarello departure from Saint Laurent > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anthony-vaccarello-tenure-at-saint-laurent > Updated: 2026-10-09T14:00:25.000Z. Sources: 97. Developments: 5. Anthony Vaccarello is concluding his ten-year tenure as the creative director of Saint Laurent. Following his recognition as the CFDA ‘International Designer of the Year’ in September 2026, Vaccarello presented his final spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The gold-themed presentation, held at the Trocadero fountain, featured 59 looks and was described by observers as “cinematic, almost elegiac,” serving as a stylistic reinterpretation of the house’s legacy. On October 9, 2026, Saint Laurent officially announced that Vaccarello is stepping down. Kering, the parent luxury group, credited Vaccarello with a fundamental role in strengthening the brand’s identity and cultural influence. During his leadership, which began in 2016, Saint Laurent experienced significant commercial growth, with revenues rising from approximately €1.22 billion in 2016 to €2.64 billion in 2025. The brand remains a vital component of the Kering group, accounting for roughly one-fifth of its sales and one-third of its profits. Beyond fashion, Vaccarello expanded the brand’s footprint through Saint Laurent Productions in film and Saint Laurent Editions in the arts. Kering CEO Luca de Meo and Saint Laurent President and CEO Cedric Charbit expressed gratitude for his creative vision and dedication. The company clarified that the decision to transition leadership is based on “long-term strategic goals” and is not linked to recent financial performance. His departure occurs amid a broader period of leadership changes across several major luxury brands, including Dior, Chanel, Gucci, and Balenciaga. The fashion house stated that it will announce new creative leadership in the near future. ## Claims - Saint Laurent's sales were 2.64 billion euros in 2025. (disputed by 2 sources) - Saint Laurent's sales peaked at 3.2 billion euros in 2023. (disputed) - Anthony Vaccarello is departing from his role as creative director of Saint Laurent. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Anthony Vaccarello has served as the creative director of Saint Laurent since 2016. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Saint Laurent will announce a new creative director in the near future. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Saint Laurent accounts for approximately one-fifth of Kering's sales and one-third of its profits. (single source) - The replacement of Vaccarello is based on long-term prospects and is not related to recent financial performance. (single source) - Kering generated 14.7 billion euros in revenue and employed 44,000 people in 2025. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: Paris Fashion Week sees Céline Dion trend and Vaccarello exit Saint Laurent Paris Fashion Week sees Céline Dion merchandise become a street-style trend and Anthony Vaccarello announce his departure from Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-fashion-week-sees-cline-dion-trend-and-vaccarello-exit-saint-laurent ### 2026-10-09: Anthony Vaccarello to depart Saint Laurent as creative director Anthony Vaccarello is departing his role as creative director of Saint Laurent after ten years. Kering confirmed the news, stating a new creative leader will be announced soon to drive long-term growth. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lacoste-replaces-ceo-eric-vallat-with-thierry-guibert ### 2026-10-04: Saint Laurent unveils gold-themed Spring-Summer 2027 collection Anthony Vaccarello celebrated ten years at Saint Laurent with a gold-themed Spring-Summer 2027 collection in Paris, blending historical house codes with modern silhouettes. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-laurent-unveils-gold-themed-spring-summer-2027-collection ### 2026-09-29: Saint Laurent unveils gold-themed Spring 2027 collection in Paris Anthony Vaccarello celebrated a decade at Saint Laurent with a gold-themed Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris, amid ongoing speculation regarding his future with the luxury fashion house. 57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-laurent-celebrates-anthony-vaccarellos-decade-with-gold-collection ### 2026-09-10: Anthony Vaccarello named CFDA International Designer of the Year Anthony Vaccarello has been named International Designer of the Year by the CFDA, honoring his ten-year tenure at Saint Laurent ahead of the CFDA Fashion Awards on November 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-vaccarello-named-cfda-international-designer-of-the-year --- Cite as: Anthony Vaccarello departure from Saint Laurent. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/anthony-vaccarello-tenure-at-saint-laurent