Marc Jacobs Out of the Dior Picture

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While he initially looked like a shoe-in for John Galilano's former job at Christian Dior, word around the fashion circles is that Bernard Arnault isn't too keen on shaking things up over at LVMH.

Other top candidates include Phoebe Philo and Riccardo Tisci; however, both seem keen to stay at Celine and Givenchy, respectively. Alexander Wang, Raf Simons, and Jason Wu are some rumored names being thrown into the ring, but no official word has been released on anyone just yet.

With Jacobs out of the running, the current popular opinion suggests that a post-rehab Galliano is the only one fit to hold the position. After all, both Manolo Blahnik and Franca Sozzani have expressed their desire to see him return, and Jean-Paul Gaultier has also stood behind the controversial former Dior creative director.

Galliano is currently still in rehab.

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Marc Jacobs Heading For Dior?

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Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs is reportedly set to take over John Galliano's Head Designer position at Dior.

While the brand has revealed no shortlist for who will replace the disgraced designer - sacked after being charged with racially abusing people in a Paris cafe - it is claimed that Marc is top of the list for Bernard Arnault, chairman of LHVH, the parent company of Dior.

"The two have met often in recent weeks to discuss the matter. Jacobs, the current creative director of Louis Vuitton, renewed his contract with LVMH in January - and it is possible for him to continue in his current position even if he takes over Dior," a source said.

Fashion insiders find it highly unlikely, however, that Marc would direct both brands. "More likely, however, is that he'll end up choosing between one of two. Arnault would prefer him to go to Dior - as the billionaire sees it; Jacobs' image will only be good for the fashion house, which was considerably shaken by the Galliano scandal," the source added.

Marc has previously denied, that he was in the frame for the job earlier this year, saying, "I haven't been asked." LHVM declined to comment on the matter when contacted.

Bernard Arnault Praises John Galliano

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Bernard Arnault believes John Galliano is the perfect designer for Christian Dior.

The businessman -- who is in charge of LVMH, the huge luxury conglomerate that owns Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton -- is pleased he chose the eccentric sartorialist to be the top man at the label because he is so suited to it.

"I could have asked many other talented designers to do Dior, but it would not have been the same. Take Marc Jacobs, he has been a fantastic success at Vuitton and he has a proximity to the Vuitton spirit, but I don't think it would have been a success with Jacobs at Dior and the other way around, if I had asked John to do Vuitton, it would not have worked. An essential ingredient in the success of the brand today is the real proximity of Galliano to the talent of Christian Dior."

One of the main reasons Bernard is impressed with John is because he is so down-to-earth: "An essential ingredient in the success of the brand today is the real proximity of Galliano to the talent of Christian Dior. John, in spite of his very exuberant look and artistic vision is very down to earth. He goes into shops and asks what is selling. He is not only an artist but a businessman. Some great designers, when they become famous, lose contact with reality and think they can walk on water. Galliano is not like that."

Quote of the Day: Marc Jacobs Compares Himself to a Pig

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“I used to say in the beginning that I was like the pig in Babe when the farmer, who was not wildly emotional, expressed himself in a super-warm way. Mr Arnault does not express himself in a super-warm way, but he has softened up - I am that pig and he pats me on the back and says ‘That’ll do pig,’ and I just feel this is the highest praise. This is a man who does not throw out compliments or say things to please people - he just does not.”

- Fashion designer and creative director of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, on his relationship with LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault.

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