Anthony Vaccarello, creative director of Saint Laurent, is making waves in the film industry through Saint Laurent Productions, a division that supports iconic filmmakers and produces their films. This year, three films produced by Saint Laurent Productions will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival: David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds, Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope, and Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez, starring Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, and Edgar Ramirez. Vaccarello’s passion for cinema began in his youth, influenced by directors like Pier Paolo Pasolini and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He believes that fashion and film share creative and commercial aspects, with designers and directors often balancing these elements in their work. Vaccarello’s goal with Saint Laurent Productions is to support filmmakers in realizing their creative visions without compromising their artistic integrity. He emphasizes that the films produced by Saint Laurent do not feature product placement or capsule collections, as he believes that creativity and commerciality should sometimes remain separate. Vaccarello’s collaborations with esteemed directors like Pedro Almodovar and Gaspar Noe have resulted in critically acclaimed films. He admires Jacques Audiard, Paolo Sorrentino, and David Cronenberg for their unique styles and dedication to their craft. Vaccarello’s ultimate aspiration is to work with legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. Seeing his name on the movie credits at Cannes fills him with emotion, a testament to his journey from a young boy in Brussels to a respected figure in both fashion and cinema.
