Best Contenders To Take Over Galliano

John Galliano is out for his potty mouth. ‘moment of silence, please.’ But, as they say, the show must go on.

There has been buzz about who will take over the helm at Dior  and fill Galliano’s big couture shoes. Here’s some contenders we think have the chops for Dior.

Riccardo Tisci
Designs for: Givenchy
Perfect Fit: A smart business move, as Givenchy is apart of LVMH, which also owns Dior. And unlike Galliano, Tisci is seen and non-controversial, but still about to turn out red-hot collections. Tisci is among the few designers trained in the rarefied trades of couture, and Dior is one of few houses in Paris still maintaining the craft.
Drawbacks: There doesn’t seem to be any with Tisci. He is the fan-favourite and number one contender.  

Alber Elbaz
Designs for: Lanvin
Perfect Fit: Alber Elbaz has revived historic French label, Lanvin – remember his H&M collabo? – That was more or a rhetorical question. Of course you do.
Drawbacks: But could you stand the though of mass-produced money making clothes and accessories with the Dior name? A desecration of an elite label.

Hadier Ackerman
Designs for: Haider Ackerman
Perfect Fit: Colombian-born designer is a budding star in Paris. Known for his edgy, modern, and romantic designs. His collection was brought to Canada, and is sold at 119 Corbo in Yorkville. It was also shown at the ROM.
Drawbacks: His work is recognized by fashion heavyweights but he himself is not a heavyweight – yet. Some think he’s not ready for the big leagues. And dividing his attention between his carefully nurtured label and a giant like Dior might prove difficult.

Pheobe Philo
Designs for: Celine
Perfect Fit: Philo continues to push the minimalist esthetic that she alone revived in fashion. She reminds us of the women designers in Paris before World War II who ushered in a modern era of dressing.
Drawbacks: not in the realm of couture

Stella McCartney
Designs for: Stella McCartney
Perfect Fit: Beloved for their practical, polished and professional approach to fashion. McCartney always presents sharply focused collections with the right touch of femininity. She has an unerring instinct for knowing exactly what modern women want.
Drawbacks: Not in the realm of couture.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy
Designs For: Rodarte
Perfect Fit: For years, LVMH has been looking to Rodarte as a possible investment. Pitching to this talented duo could get Dior back on track, plus Anna Wintour has reportedly been heard to have said they would make a good replacement. They’ve also curated a show at the MOCA recently, showcasing couture pieces they have created, including some used in the Oscar nominated film,
Drawbacks: They are sisters.

?What do you think of our list? Did we miss any one obvious? Let us know!

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Hilary Lauren Fox
		About the author:
		Sometimes she's a redhead, sometimes she's a blonde. Some days it's H&M, and on other days, it's Chanel. What ever the mood, she is a woman who is passionate about the arts, fashion and social media. Born in Toronto, Hilary Lauren Fox is an only child to artist parents - mom was an illustrator and pattern maker, dad was a painter.  Rather then studying the arts as her parents hoped for, Hilary opted for a degree in psychology with dreams of working in a clinical setting. But after graduating she realized that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and that the arts was in her blood, applying her education within the art and fashion world.
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