After weeks of speculation, Riccardo Tisci is set to take over as the new designer for Christian Dior.The former creative director for Givenchy is rumoured to replace John Galliano following his sacking over Anti-Semitic charges last month.
Style.com editor Derek Blasberg claims he overheard the news after a Katy Perry concert in Paris.
He tweeted: 'I was just told backstage at the @KatyPerry concert (of all places!) that Riccardo Tisci is CONFIRMED at Dior.'
But despite the reports, Dior have yet to confirm the news.
And Tisci said yesterday he was happy where he was after unveiling the new Givenchy collection during Paris Fashion Week.The other strong contender for the Dior hotspot is Lanvin's Alber Ebaz.
The Galliano saga began two weeks ago when Paris police were called to La Perle bar in the Marais district where they found an inebriated Galliano shouting abuse. On Saturday, another woman lodged a complaint for similar behaviour back in October.
The British designer will stand trial later this year on charges of making racist insults in public.
Tisci, who has been at Givenchy since 2005, was initially appointed creative director of womenswear and haute couture. In 2008, he took responsibility for menswear and accessories.
Although the rumours, its said that the Givenchy designer who unveiled the collection this week in Paris claims is happy where he is.
He would make an amazing work anyway. Come Tisci!!
