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.
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