(Jones, will be remaining as creative director at Dior Mens).

(The news ofVan Notens retirement left the industry shell-shocked.)

The promised vibe shift hasnt quite arrived.

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Instead, a colossal appetite for gossip and imaginary succession scenarios has been revealed (mostly on Instagram).

Who will take the top jobs at Dries Van Noten, Fendi, and Chanel?

Its an Oprah-style free-for-all:Youget a new creative-director job!Youget a new creative-director job!

Andyouget a new creative-director job!

We are craving transformation and (r)evolution.

Herdebut at the French labelushered in the return of boho chic and a softer femininity influenced by the 1970s.

Hed spent the last 16 years at Gucci, overseeing menswear and special projects.

Another world is possibleif you want it.