Christian Dior’s New Creative Director

The French fashion house has yet to fill the position since firing John Galliano in March for making anti-Semitic remarks. Marc Jacobs, who serves as creative director of Louis Vuitton in addition to designing his eponymous label, was rumored to assume the post over the summer, but talks reportedly broke down over money and Jacobs’ wish to bring his team over to Dior. WWD reported that Dior was close to signing Jil Sander designer Raf Simons earlier this month, but regardless of whom the company ends up choosing, it’ll be exciting to watch Dior’s aesthetic evolve under new design leadership.
Sarah Burton and the Future of Alexander McQueen

In 2011, Sarah Burton designed two of the year’s most talked-about dresses. In January, a red silk gown worn by Michelle Obama to a state dinner drew controversy after many within the industry argued that the First Lady should have worn an American designer for the formal event. Three months later, Burton became a household name after Kate Middleton married Prince William on April 29 in a lace, Grace Kelly-inspired gown that she designed. Celebrities aside, Burton has impressed fashion editors with her collections for Alexander McQueen, the late designer whom she assisted for 14 years. It’s hard to imagine that Burton will be able to outdo herself in 2012, but given Middleton’s continued penchant for her designs, the task is hardly impossible.
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