Haider Ackermann Returns to the Race for the Dior Gig
Mar 01, 2012 - by Lester Brathwaite
I don't know about you, but personally, I'm tired of hearing about who may possibly be taking over Christian Dior after everyone from Carine Roitfeld to Riccardo Tisci to recently ousted Jil Sander frontman Raf Simons has been rumored for the position. Hell, even I was considered at some point. But nevertheless, here's a familiar name to throw back into the ring: Haider Ackermann.
Based solely on a delivery of flowers to the Dior atelier addressed to Ackermann, Vogue UK has started the ball rolling on another round of conjecture. While Karl Lagerfeld has made his intentions clear that he would like Ackermann to take over for him at Chanel once he dies retires, the same clearly cannot be said for Dior.
As for Simons, the mag reports that negotiations with Dior may have stalled -- sound familiar? -- and that Bill Gaytten's appointment may have been extended.
Gaytten is busy prepping the Christian Dior fall 2012 collection, but according to the Telegraph, his success at the luxury house -- as well as his 17 years of loyalty -- may not go unrecognized. Dior's sales are booming so there may be no need to fix the formula if ain't broke to begin with.
Either way, stay tuned...








