L'Uomo Vogue: Histoire blanche

More than a sentimental trip back to the baroque, this editorial is an ode to the genius of Hedi Slimane, and to the uncanny mix of his vision with the tradition of the house of Dior.

White and black tuxedos profilati, Dolce & Gabbana; jabot shirts, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; sciarpa e shoes, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; ring, Jelena Behrend Studio

From L'Uomo Vogue, January 2006

It also shows how a little research and resourcefulness by a stylist can peel of the paint of centuries.

Ivory cotton suit, Prada; gilet e camicia con pizzi, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; sciarpa, Ellen Christine Millinery

Frock-coat, tuxedo pants, camicia blanca, suspenders e scarpe, white vest, skinny pants, canotta nera e smoking shoes: tutto Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane

Ruffled shirt e pants, Dries Van Noten; vest bianco e pantaloni: tutto Paul Smith; gilet e camicia con ruches, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; tutte le calze del servizio sono, Wolford

Ivory tuxedo, camicia bianca ruches: tutto Roberto Cavalli

Black suit, Miu Miu; gilet bianco, sciarpa e babbucce de vernice: tutto Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; robe de chambre e pantaloni, Gucci: collarless shirt, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting

Photos by Max Vadukul
Fashion editor, Nicoletta Santoro

Things: Yves Saint Laurent + Pierre Bergé

Hedi Slimane photographs the couple's private collection in their Paris apartment above the rue de Babylone before it is auctioned off by Christie's in February. The series of images, commissioned by French Vogue, is called Vues Privées.



A designer for the atelier in 1997-2000, the former head of Dior Homme can be trusted to put a shadow of reverence in his otherwise dark and sombre pictures.



















Humor and pathos in the memory of a legend.



Top image from Wallpaper

Hedi Slimane's diary

No other online journal charts the inspiration of a fashion designer as closely as the photographic diary of Hedi Slimane, previously of Dior Homme.















He captures images of raw youth and beauty, recklessness, and early or foreshadowed decay.











How can anyone forget his adolescent years: the surge of awareness, the melancholy and yearning, the squirming joy, and the inner scream?











There is of course play, quiet sundry moments, reverie on Hollywood and fame, music, and many other personal impressions and imprints.



















It is fascinating to see through the eyes of one person a world according to his opinions, emotions, and dreams. In this way, Slimane's photographic journal is complete.









Hedi Slimane's Dior Homme was the distillation of his diary, a flurry of images and memories that came together, folded their wings, and dripped inspiration on fabric.







Photos from men.style.com and www.hedislimane.com/diary