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They said/We said: The best tidbits from Karl’s Metro interview, including thoughts on M.I.A.’s middle finger and Michelle Obama

Ilmie Dharmaratna — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:29 +0000

If you were ever in doubt if Karl Lagerfeld had a verbal filter, his musings in Metro should clear things up. Acting as guest EIC, the designer took to the global newspaper to give his two cents (more like an entire change purse!) on various topics. Amid the array of outrageous comments, the most shocking [...]

They said/We said: Marc Jacobs finally speaks out about the Dior rumours

Erin Lukas — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:18 +0000

Prior to the recent reports that Jil Sander creative director Raf Simons is the latest frontrunner to replace John Galliano at Dior, it was almost certain that Marc Jacobs would be the designer to succeed Galliano. However, after reports that money issues brought talks to an end, those rumours bit the dust. Throughout this whole [...]

They said/We said: Fashion insiders weigh in on Raf Simons’ rumoured move to Dior

Laura Kathleen Maize — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:30:18 +0000

The fashion community is starting to weigh in on the reports that Raf Simons will be Dior’s new creative director, and we’re not surprised to hear both positive and negative expectations. Dior is widely known for its decorative, romantic, and ladylike style, and Galliano’s over-the-top vision fit the brand perfectly. Simons is known for a [...]

Say hello to the new Dior? What Raf Simons could mean for the ladylike aesthetic of the legendary house

FASHION Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:30:59 +0000

Is Dior eschewing ladylike in favour of bold restraint? After a virtual explosion of excited rumours on Twitter last night, WWD is now reporting that Jil Sander creative director Raf Simons is closing in on a deal to become John Galliano’s replacement at Dior. Known for his brightly hued and minimalist/maximalist designs, Simons might not [...]

They said/We said: It’s final – Marc Jacobs isn’t going to Dior

Erin Lukas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:00:24 +0000

November has not been Marc Jacobs’ month. After the Spring 2012 samples from his own line in London and now Louis Vuitton merchandise stolen in Paris, it’s being reported that he is not going to replace John Galliano at Dior after all those rumours. Earlier this month it was speculated that talks between Jacobs and [...]

SNP’s word of the day: Coulrophobia

Sarah Nicole Prickett — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:00:44 +0000

Word: Coulrophobia Meaning: The abnormal fear of clowns. Usage: “In discussions of causes of coulrophobia, [most] seem to agree that the most fear-inducing aspect of clowns is the heavy makeup which, accompanied by the bulbous nose and weird color of hair, completely conceal the wearer’s identity.” — artofclowning.com You should know it because: David Lynch‘s [...]

They said/We said: Will the real John Galliano Dior successor please stand up? These rumours are getting ridiculous

Erin Lukas — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:00:13 +0000

Last week it seemed that Marc Jacobs’ replacement of John Galliano at Dior would be announced any day. Now, it’s being rumoured that, wait for it, Alexander Wang is the newest frontrunner to take Galliano’s job. A source close to Louis Vuitton told Vogue UK that Vuitton wants Jacobs to stay put and Haider Ackermann [...]

They said/We said: A conviction, but no jail time for John Galliano

Laura Kathleen Maize — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:00:58 +0000

John Galliano was convicted on racism charges earlier today, months after making racist and anti-Semitic remarks to patrons of a Paris café. Galliano was given a guilty sentence but will serve no jail time, a clear relief to him after facing a maximum sentence of six months incarcerated. The maximum fines he faced were €22,500 [...]