Tisci in at Dior with Roitfeld? Elbaz still mentioned, MacGibbon axe rumours continue

Rumours have reached fever pitch around Riccardo Tisci with confirmation that he will take over from John Galliano at Dior expected imminently. LVMH has refused to confirm his appointment so far but, significantly, has not denied that he will move from his current role at Givenchy.
An immediate announcement of Galliano's successor is believed to have been prevented by French employment law which demands a strict process when an employee is fired.
Italian-born Tisci, who trained at London's Central Saint Martins, has stamped his style on Givenchy in recent years and has become a red carpet choice for many A-list celebrities. Tisci, 35, has only said that he is happy in his current post and has not commented on stories that ex-Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld will be his stylist at the label.
Alber Elbaz, who has proved a major success at Lanvin in the years since he lost his YSL post, has also been tipped for the post, and his name is being more actively discussed today after some Lanvin staff were spotted crying yesterday. However, WGSN believes Elbaz is a perfect fit for Lanvin and still has much to do to expand that label. Meanwhile, rumours continue to swirl around Hannah MacGibbon with speculation her Chloe contract will not be renewed. Critics appear divided over the strength of her autumn/winter 2011/12 collection.

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