KRIS VAN ASSCHE will succeed Hedi Slimane as creative director of Dior. The Belgian designer, who previously worked at the label before launching his own line in 2005, has been chosen by LVMH for his comprehensive knowledge of the company and reputation for fine tailoring. As reported yesterday, contract negotiations between Slimane and Dior had been proving difficult since last June - predominantly because Slimane was keen to start his own label, but reluctant to give up complete control of his trademark. Friction between both parties was said to be filtering down into the rest of the company, and Dior yesterday decided to cut all ties with the designer. According to WWD, the brand is looking to change the direction of its menswear but keen to keep a sense of heritage within future collections. The move, which is bound to shock many in the fashion industry, smacks of the surprising splits between Jil Sander and Helmut Lang, who both left their namesake houses in 2004 and 2005 respectively. (March 29 2007, AM) == Slimane搞了很久的合约问题终於解决了! 不过,这也表示Slimane将离开Dior, 由曾经担任过他助手的KVA接掌DH! Slimane因为急欲发展自己的品牌, 但又不愿意放弃DH而与LVMH摩擦甚巨, 合约问题从去年六月至今一直谈不拢, Dior因此痛下决心与Slimane断绝关系! 找来KVA,大概是希望能在设计上改变走向, 但是却能同时保有DH的精神! 报导写得似乎很令人震惊, 不过长期有在注意这方面新闻的人, 其实应该不会对这件事有太大的意外! --

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