A new creative director for Galliano?

Bill Gaytten, who has been part of Galliano’s eponymous label for 23 years, spurred speculation that he will be named officially as Galliano’s replacement by bowing in the designer’s place.

Sidney Toledano, John Galliano and Christian Dior CEO, explained that Gaytten ‘has been leading the design team’ and oversaw the execution of the men’s collection, WWD reported.

Although Toledano rushed backstage to pose for photographs with Gaytten, and a bio of the designer circulated to press lauded his ‘expertise to innovate patterns, cut and drape’, Toledano stopped short of indicating Gaytten’s new title.

As this is essentially a news story based on a bow, we remain sceptical. After all, Gaytten may be reaping the credit due for guiding Galliano through troubled times while the executives finalise the appointment of another designer. If, however, he is to replace his former leader, it could indicate a commitment to maintaining the house’s techniques and style.