Jonathan Saunders Will Close His Label -- and Decamping To .. ?

The presence of charming Scottish-born designer Jonathan Saunders 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARA DARBY

with his colorful namesake label won't return in London Fashion Week by February next year. 

How? Fashionista reports:

 Jonathan Saunders announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role as creative director of his eponymous label for personal reasons, and that the brand will cease operations. The decision to "wind the company down," as noted in an official statement, comes from both Saunders and his investor Eiesha Bharti Pasricha, who hired the label's first CEO in July. The company will continue to honor and fulfill orders placed on its most recent collection for spring 2016. 

"It is not a decision that I take lightly and I am eternally grateful to my team for all their hard work and dedication," said Saunders. "Eiesha has not only been a fantastic partner over the last year but an incredible support and we remain close. I am very thankful for all of the friends that I have across the industry, and I look forward to working with everyone again soon on future creative projects."

Why? Perhaps, *hint, hint* because DIOR:

Jonathan Saunders to Dior? Maybe. I know a designer or two who were interviewed for the job and LVMH wants them to close their lines.

— bryanboy (@bryanboy) December 8, 2015

Hmmm. Indeed: Dior's creative director is one of the prize posts in fashion. Need we to be reminded?