Hedi Slimane sues YSL parent company Kering

Hedi Slimane has launched legal proceedings against Yves Saint Laurent's parent company Kering.

The star designer who departed Yves Saint Laurent in April this year after a four year stint as its creative director, is suing Kering over a non-compete clause in his contract. The company confirmed the lawsuit in a statement saying 'Kering lifted this clause at the end of Hedi Slimane's contract, thus freeing Hedi Slimane from this potential constraint.'

Non-compete clauses are commonly applied clauses that typically restrict high-profile designers from working for direct competitors for up to a year after their departure from the brand in question, which Slimane is requesting be applied and that the financial compensation for it be paid. 'Hedi Slimane is requesting that this clause be applied still, along with the effective payment of the financial compensation that goes with it,' Kering said.

However, it also stressed that the lawsuit did not take away from Slimane's achievements at the brand. 'This disagreement does not alter the group's recognition for Hedi Slimane's contribution, who, together with the Yves Saint Laurent team, has reformed the maison, during his four-year tenure as creative and image director of Saint Laurent.'

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