I Wish I Can Afford My Tastes: Fashion Designers Musical Chairs

Heidi Klum's "one day you're in, the next day you're out" holds true in the many walks of life in the fashion industry, from editors to executives to fashion designers.

2013 saw some warm welcoming:  the purveyor of New York's downtown look Alexander Wang took over the storied fashion house Balenciaga where Nicolas Ghesquiere reigned supreme for 15 years of rarefied creative force. Alessandra Fachinetti (formerly of Gucci) signs at Tod's as replacement for Derek Lam.

And there are some adieu's: Mulberry and Emma Hill bid farewell to one another. Nicola Formichetti exits Mugler (Formechitti's replacement is David Koma) yet soon takes the creative gig at Diesel and immediately puts to it his social media magic. Jil Sanders has gone three-peat for her eponymous brand, while Ann Demeulemeeter retires.

Yet this year's Fall 2014 collection showcases should be more fun to observe:

• The pairing of Katie Hillier (as Creative Director) and Luella Bartley (as Design Director) at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

• Allesandro Dell'Acqua heads to Rochas as it's previous brand director Marco Zanini proceeds to Schiaparelli.

• Jeremy Scott, as Rosella Jardini's successor, at now-25-year-old Moschino.

• Hugo Boss has added an artistic director role and signed on Jason Wu to spearhead the women's collection.

• Jonathan Anderson (of J.W. Anderson) at Spanish brand Loewe -- replacing Stuart Vevers who has replaced Reed Krakoff at Coach as Krakoff decided to focus in his eponymous line in the same vein as the decision of Marc Jacobs, after 16-strong years at Louis Vuitton.

• Of course, there's the roaring buzz of MJ's successor at LV, the broodingly charming createur that is Ghesquiere. This was one tranquil transition, and after months of speculations where he'd land next.

• And then, there's Christopher Bailey at Burberry doing his job as top creative officer whilst juggling the CEO post.

For Vevers, and LVMH newest recruits Anderson and Ghesquiere -- designers with sharp and modern take on fashion design -- it's exciting (and this newly bag observer is eagerly anticipating) what ch-ch-changes they will bring in those lucrative leather-goods houses.

Who did I miss to mention?

Goodbye 2013; Huzzah for 2014 #ManigongBagongTaon

It's only now (slept at 3 AM after rounds of brandy over videoke; woke up at 9 AM) that I get to have a real good sit down at home and reflect over the busyness I enjoyed from Saturday until last night. (Yes, while this ~multitasker~ writes this post.)

Still, I don't have the energy to enumerate what a year 2013 was. Despite a heart-breaking national calamity and a couple of goodbyes, last year was truly colorful and one for the books.

Here's wishing each and everyone of you an awesome/wonderful new year. God (or should I say Yeezus?) bless.