Get Ready For The Anthony Vaccarello Saint Laurent Revolution

The fact that the Saint Laurent show was moved up from the later half of the Paris Fashion Week calendar to the opening night - a slot generally taken up by emerging labels, if at all - is symbolic enough of the brand wanting change, and for people to know that.

Change after four electrifying and highly successful years under Hedi Slimane who basically set the standard for I-don't-give-a-damn cool during his tenure, and then called it quits this April with equally badass nonchalance. Change because Anthony Vaccarello, the man tasked to take over, is a rookie compared to Slimane both in terms of influence and the ability to lead one of fashion's most important labels - and could do with all the help he can get to prove his mettle. (Disclaimer: This author is a Slimane devotee.)

So the big question on the evening of Vaccarello's debut as Saint Laurent's creative director on Sept 27 was, "Can the man deliver and usher in a new era?". Some diehards might disagree, but the 53-look showcase was a pleasantly refreshing departure from Slimane's rock 'n' roll-obsessed collections without losing their provocateur edge. Below, everything from the show that got my thumbs up, including the looks to love.