While LVMH’s Bernard Arnault has insisted that Dior is in no hurry to name Galliano’s successor, his advisers have reportedly submitted a list of suggested candidates. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the list includes: Riccardo Tisci, Tom Ford, Hedi Slimane, Olivier Theyskens, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alber Elbaz, Haider Ackermann, Prabal Gurung, and Sarah Burton.
Many of these names are already widely regarded as likely choices, like Elbaz, Theyskens, and of course Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci. A more surprising name on the list is Sarah Burton, who until now has not seemed a likely choice because of her dedication to Alexander McQueen, which by all accounts she has masterfully helmed since her predecessor’s death. Apparently Burton’s chances of being offered the job would skyrocket if she were to dress Kate Middleton for the royal wedding, according to WWD.
(Source: cpp-luxury.com )