Ghesquire at Louis Vuitton

The fashion industry loves nothing if not a good gossip and the rumour mill yet again went into overdrive yesterday when an Australian magazine seemingly broke the news that Ghesquire was 'officially' to take the reigns at Louis Vuitton.  It didn't take long before the worlds press headed into a frenzy and the news became a global news story.

If you think about it logically, there is nothing about this story that doesn't make sense.  Ghesquire has been out of work - so to speak- for the past 10 months since leaving Kering owned Balenciaga, he is one of the most celebrated designers in the world and Louis Vuitton are one of the most celebrated brands in the world.  What's not to love about this decision??

Sadly for us Ghesquire-Louis fans however, Louis Vuitton put paid to the rumours by telling WWD that 'nothing has been decided'.  Although, before we all go and get downhearted about this most recent announcement, it is worth noting that they have only quashed rumours on the appointment - not that the fact that a deal is being reached.  Watch this space.

Look of the Week: Clemence Posey

There isn't much about Clemence Posey I don't adore, there isn't much about Erdem I don't adore.  Put the French actress in a design by the Canadian designer and you have a winning combination.  Clemence oozes feminine elegance and a dress by Erdem perfectly accentuates that, in a way, she is the exact kind of women who the brand aim to have wear the dresses.  Perfectly teamed with Louis Vuitton pumps, a Valentino clutch and a messy side braid.

Marc Departs...

It's been touted as 'the best show of his career' and it has now been officially announced that the Louis Vuitton show at the Cour Carree of the Louvre is set to be Jacob's last with the French fashion house.  The show featured aspects from a number of the designers best shows during his time at Louis Vuitton such as the carrousel, escalators and French maids, to name a few.

Jacobs and LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault confirmed this morning that the American designer would be stepping down from his role of 16 years in order to focus on his eponymous line.  The departure will signify a huge change for the brand (perhaps 'loss' is a better word?') as it was Jacobs who introduced the first RTW line with the brand and has made it into the global powerhouse that it now is.  His tenure at Louis Vuitton is bested only by Lagerfeld who has remained director at Chanel for 30 years. 

Jacobs launched the Marc Jacobs line in 1993 whilst at Parson and both himself and LVMH own a third (the other third being owned by business partner Robert Duffy) and it is expected to make its IPO within the next few years.  The brand, which also has diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs, launched its first beauty range earlier this year exclusively on Sephora and it is rumoured that he plans to focus harder on his accessories range after seeing how successful competitor Michael Kors has been with his watches in the past few years/

Whilst we'll miss Jacobs at LV, we can't help but consider who will step forward to replace him...

 

The new face of Louis Vuitton

Chosen for her 'Independent spirit, her passion for her craft and her choice of daring and challenging film roles' Michelle Williams has been announced as the latest Hollywood star to front a campaign for Louis Vuitton.  Joining the likes of Kate Moss, Giselle, Scarlet Johansson and Uma Thurman, the 'My Week With Marilyn' star is by no means the first celeb to front a campaign for the brand, but judging by these images she is definitely our fave.

In the ads Williams dons dresses and coats from the Marc Jacobs AW12 collection despite promoting Louis Vuitton's 'W' bag.  Unsurprisingly the campaign will launch and feature in the September Issue of a number of magazines.  Another set of ads, featuring the brands 'Capucine' bags will launch in October.

Picture of the Day: MJ's Exceptional DRESS Sense

He may be one of the most well known men in fashion, but that doesn't mean he's the best dresser.

The Louis Vuitton - Marc Jacobs Exhibition opened earlier this week in Paris and whilst celebs such as SJP and KStew wore beautiful dresses, the same can't be said of the designer whom the exhibition was in honor of (seen here having accessorized his pink rugby dress with black buckled shoes)

Look of the Week: Blair Waldorf

*****SPOILER ALERT*****

Just a little warning, if you haven't yet seen Season 5 Episode 3 of Gossip Girl, then you might want to skip this post.

Whilst she may have disappointed us all by revealing that she is in fact carrying fiancee Louis baby and not Chucks (I'm still holding out hope for false DNA results), Blair Waldorf did the opposite when it came to this weeks wardrobe choices.

First up is this gorgeous blue floral dress with the black sash by none over than french power house Louis Vuitton (well she is technically marrying a French Prince).  Not so dissimilar from that which Claire Danes wore earlier on in the year to the SAG Awards (below).  The dress was short, feminine and totally Blair.  So stunning that after visiting Chuck to give him the not-so-good-news in it that he finally started to cry.

Next up is actually a Gossip Girl favourite - Jenny Packham.  Blair wore this stunning embellished grey dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.  Those of you who have seen the episode cant deny that it looked better on Blair than on the runway....

On an extra note I this week found the writers of Gossip Girl on twitter (@GGWriters), so all together now, lets bombard them with tweets demanding baby Chair!!

Louis Vuitton SS 2012

With all the 'will he, wont he' debates going on concerning Marc Jacobs and Dior in the last few months, its not hard to say that Marc Jacobs is one of the most powerful men in the creative industry at the moment.  A statement that was cemented at the Louis Vuitton show this morning.

What could potentially be Jacobs last show if he were to move to Dior was an array of beautiful dresses of pastel pinks, greens and yellows with oversized doily collars (reminding me of Cinderella for some reason).  There was a definite late 50's/early 60's influence hear, the attitude of the clothes were carefree and could only be described as 'tidy and polite'.

Unlike most shows, the models here didn't walk down a runway, they strutted around a huge carousel (Chanel 2008 anyone?) carrying the statement handbags that Louis Vuitton is so well know for, with cute tiara's on top of their neatly done hair.

Most of the dresses were razor cut lace with added detailing such as applique flowers and feathers that were coloured deeper the further down the dress.  For the finale Kate Moss worked her way around the catwalk in an intricate white mini dress with a full volumised skirt and white pointed courts.  Whilst being slammed for smoking a cigarette on last years show, she personally requested to do the show, to which Jacobs replied 'Why not'.

Philo For Vuitton?

Two weeks ago news broke that Bernard Arnault had handpicked Marc Jacobs to replace John Galliano at the helm of Louis Vuitton.  Something that was neither confirmed or denied by the fashion designer.  Today WWD has added more to the rumour mill by adding that Marc Jacobs is now officially in negotiations with the fashion giant this week.

Another rumour that has also emerged is that Phoebe Philo, a British designer best know for her work with Chloe and currently the creative director of Celine, is set to take over Louis Vuitton should Marc Jacobs choose to move.

All three companies, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Celine as well as Marc Jacobs are owned by fashion conglomerate LVMH.

More to follow.