What's next for Theyskens

The fashion industry is still reeling from the news that the house of Rochas is to be shut down by owner Procter & Gamble. The brand was much loved by Hollywood beauties and creative director Olivier Theyskens was celebrated as the wunderkind of the fashion world. He joined the house at age 25 and designed critically acclaimed collection season upon season. However, the fashion press now reasons that a talented designer is no guarantee for a commercially sound enterprise. So what will be the Belgian designer's next step? There is speculation that he will resume work on his signature line and look for financial backing for this enterprise. The New York Times even suggested he might join the house of Chloé, which hasn't yet filled the position vacated by Phoebe Philo. The fashion world eagerly awaits his next move.