Head designer Hedi Slimane debuts his Saint Laurent collection

Hedi Slimane has completed his first fashion show since coming in charge of Yves Saint Laurent.

The French designer – previously designing for Dior Homme - referenced classic YSL in the collection shown at Paris Fashion Week, which was strongly-influenced by 70s era.

Models strutted their stuff in wide-brimmed hat, shades of nude and grey and pussybow blouses. Tuxedo jackets were also popular, as were maxi-dresses, although the image was more rock than 70s hippie. The silhouette relied on skinny-legged models, with pencil trousers worn with classic Mary Jane shoes.

Hedi’s collection however sparked some criticism too. Lisa Armstrong at the Daily Telegraph proclaimed the collection to be "surprising" because it "was so unsurprising" and Cathy Horyn at the New York Times said it was "the same old French label".

Hedi defended the case by saying he was prioritising the ready-to-wear collection over everything else.

He said: "Haute couture is a legitimate subject for Yves Saint Laurent and could resume one day. The priority today is to revamp and redeploy the luxury ready-to-wear."