First Angelina Jolie. Now Vera Wang?
Irvine-based St. John Knits International Inc. is said to be in talks with Wang to become creative director of the women’s clothier, according to trade publication Women’s Wear Daily.
St. John and officials from New York’s Vera Wang Bridal House Ltd. declined to comment to Women’s Wear Daily on the speculation.
The trade publication said Wang could be on board in time for next month’s Fashion Week in Los Angeles, citing sources close to St. John.
Wang is best known for designing wedding gowns. She’s chief executive of Vera Wang Bridal House.
Landing Wang would mark another big change in the rebirth of St. John under Chief Executive Richard Cohen.
Cohen’s been putting his mark on the company since arriving in late 2004.
He’s sought to liven up St. John, best known for outfitting politicians and socialites.
Last year, he hired Angelina Jolie as the company’s signature model.
