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New Names, Old Houses

John Galliano’s early-March dismissal from Dior was just the start of what has become a dizzying game of musical chairs at fashion’s top design houses. Here is a cheat sheet of changes thus far.

September 2011
Balmain: Olivier Rousteing

After the much hyped departure of Christophe Decarnin in March, Balmain promoted French-born designer Rousteing—who had been in charge of its women’s wear design studio since 2009—to the position of designer. And if his men’s 2012 collection, filled with exotic-skinned luxe looks, is any indication, it will be a smooth transition.

September 2011
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