Rock musician Marilyn Manson has been announced as the face of Yves Saint Laurent's spring menswear campaign, following in the footsteps of Sky Ferreira, Edie Campbell and Saskia de Brauw, who've all had links with the brand.

Manson is seen pictured with black lipstick, black eyeliner and a leather jacket in the first image released - posted on Instagram by Nicola Formichetti, former creative director for French fashion house Mulger. Other musicians featured in the project include Courtney Love, Kim Gordon and Ariel Pink.

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