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The Christian Dior designer game has been one of the most exciting in fashion for some time now, and it has taken yet another turn. After months of speculation that Marc Jacobs would take the job, it appears the American designer is out, and the new name being tossed around is Jason Wu.

To be fair, Alexander Wang and Ricardo Tisci are also still in the conversation, but Tisci just had perhaps his strongest show ever for Spring 2012 at Givenchy so it is not very likely he will be leaving any time soon. As for Wang, his streetwear sensibilities don't seem like the best fit for a house that produces two couture collections a year.

And so Wu it may be and, to be honest, it makes a lot of sense. His ladylike designs and use of fabrics seem to mesh well with the house, and he certainly has the critical support among the fashion crowd. Now it remains to see if he is willing to take the gig, or if we will yet again be back at square one in just a few weeks time.

Michelle Obama may be wearing a whole lot of Dior in 2012.

Marc Jacobs to Dior Seen Less Likely [WWD]