Who Will Succeed John Galliano At Dior? #2 *Update Raf Simons Offically Hired*

[Lee MG Tisci]

Lacroix for Dior is my absolute dream but unfortunately it seems to be very unlikely,
maybe if they hire two designers, i'm thinking in Lacroix for Couture and a promising young designer for RTW.. is it realistic?
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[Pradable]

Ohh! that's a good idea
I don't know if it's possible.

 

[JulienHSM]

You guys are weird. On one hand you don't want small designer, such as Berardi (just mentionned) and on the other hand you don't want a star such as Alex Wang. Don't get me wrong I absolutely hate the idea of Wang at Dior, but friends make up your mind!

Arnault will never appoint Lacroix. Christian is an artist, it would be impossible to control him. One of my friend used to work for him at his eponymous house and he was already a nightmare, can you imagine him being told what direction to take commercially? Plus he doesn't sell. Sure his garment are gorgeous but it's couture, it doesn't make money.

But the idea of a duo with an experienced designer and a young one seems like a good one.

Unfortunately I think they are going to keep Gayten.

 

[Littleathquakes]

^ i don't think it has anything to do with star power or lack of. The Alex Wang aesthetic isn't something that can translate into Dior. Can you honestly point to a dress on a celebrity and say "that looks like it's an Alex Wang"? At least with Galliano you were able to ponder that since there was so many recognizable cues - the bias cuts, the asymmetrical rufflings/pinnings, the sharp tailoring, etc.

I would hate to be the one in charge of this decision because all it takes is one wrong direction and then it's time to appoint another head designer. and if that happens often enough, Dior becomes the next Ungaro.

 

[JuiceMajor]

Just get Olivier Theykensen! Period!

 

[neonsprinkles]

^ Agreed. He's the perfect balance of couture-theatrics and sensible ready-to-wear. It'd be kinda rough for the first few years, but if Dior nurtures his aesthetic , who knows what amazing things Olivier bring to Dior

 

[JulienHSM]

It seems like the perfect choice for me too. But I doubt the Theory's executive will be okay with that.

 

[maxlinden]

Olivier Theyskens would be magical!!

 

[SGaspar]

I agree, Theyskens sounds like the perfect choice for Dior. I'm sure he would do absolute magic being there.

 

[thejarc]

Someone should start a petition and let Anna Wintour sign. And everyone else that has a bit of a clue of fashion. Dior by Theyskens could become the most influental house of the century, imagine, he would be able to create a whole fashion movement like Lang or even Dior himself. I'm not even kidding or dreaming, I'm deadly serious.

 

[mikeijames]

theyskens remains an inspired choice, but one thinks that anna has used her influence to get him appointed to three different positions in recent memory. he has finally landed somewhere that has yielded critical and commercial success, perhaps she's not inclined to pluck him up from that position so quickly.

 

[Lee MG Tisci]

i knew Olivier Theyskens and some of his Theory collections (which i'm not really a fan of) but i had never looked at his previous work that he's so famous for until i saw his name mentioned here so much.. and i have to agree completely, the guy would fit perfectly with Dior! those gowns he made for Rochas and Nina Ricci are amazing!!!

i guess it's a problem that he's in Theory now but maybe they can negotiate or something .. or maybe they're keeping Bill Gaytten because they're waiting for Olivier, i don't mind to stand a few more seasons with Gaytten if they will hire Olivier eventually

or let's start campaigning! Olivier for Dior!!!
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[jmrmartinho]

Oliver for Dior NOW!
PLease, he is the only one capable of continue the Galliano legacy

 

[Master Wood]

aren't they now saying John himself may be the new (kinda) designer at Dior? Either way they need to get a real move on. Whilst I'm all for a considered decision this lack of direction really ain't doing the house any favours.

 

[Littleathquakes]

^ where did you read that?

 

[JulienHSM]

Guys it's impossible they will hire John back. If they do they lose the multi millions dollars contract they have with Natalie Portman. They will pretty much send the message that saying things like he did has no impact. They will lose all their jewish clientele, and trust me they don't want that.
Unless LVMH has a big secret plan... which I doubt

 

[JulienHSM]

Oh and it might be old news but this morning I heard Anna Wintour allegedly advised Arnault to hire Peter Copping at Dior.

 

[Squizree]

^ Copping?! Really?! That kinda made me hurl for a second. I mean no hard feelings to Peter, but hiring him would be settling for average. He doesn't seem to have the ideas or the public persona to lead something as major as Dior. Why not just go for Theyskens? I don't get it.

 

[Master Wood]

^^

They mentioned it in a Vogue article that dismissed Marc as the new creative director. Arnault was allegedly considering rehiring Galliano as he felt the situation had been dealt with appropriately and he didn't believe anyone else could do the job. If I have time I will try and find it.

 

[tatouejeremie]

well theyskens is under contract right? and he seems perfectly happy where he is now