Giles Deacon to design Ungaro?

The rumours are rife that London-based designer Giles Deacon is to become the next creative director at Ungaro, however neither the French house nor Deacon have as yet confirmed the appointment.

The Online press have been blogging Deacon as the latest change at the troubled fashion house. On Sunday morning, JCReport editor Jason Campbell tweeted, "It's official Giles Deacon is in at Ungaro," but Ungaro hasn't commented. He was rumored to replace chief designer Estrella Archs who quit last week, and consultant Lindsay Lohan, who made a foray consulting for the company's Spring10 collection.

Ungaro's chief menswear designer Franck Boclet has also parted ways with Ungaro after three years, WWD notes, explaining "I wanted to focus on basic luxury items at an interesting price point."