On 3 June 2002, Slimane was offered with the "International Designer of the Year" award by the CFDA. Slimane used this principle in the development of his initially Dior Homme selection. In 2001, the Dior Homme boutique on 30 Avenue Montaigne reopened with a new "modern masculine idea" instilled by its designer Hedi Slimane. Historically, thirty Avenue Montaigne is the place the place Christian Dior showcased his 1st collection.