In this 2004 interview, fashion journalist Tim Blanks engages Hedi Slimane in a rare, in-depth conversation that captures the designer at a pivotal moment in his career. Then at the helm of Dior Homme, Slimane had revolutionized menswear with his razor-sharp tailoring, elongated silhouettes, and subcultural influences drawn from rock music and youth movements. The discussion delves into his creative philosophy, the intersection of music and fashion, and the precise, almost obsessive attention to detail that defined his approach. This interview stands as a crucial document of early 2000s fashion, offering insight into Slimane’s vision before his later shifts into photography and eventual leadership at Saint Laurent and Celine.