quite the maneuver

UPDATE: Although there is no confirmation, word is that Marie Claire fashion director Tracy Taylor may be leaving the magazine.

>> Things are all starting to fall into place.  Just days after it was hinted that Marie Claire is looking to replace Elle as the Project Runway sponsor comes the news that Nina Garcia is "about to land a major gig at Marie Claire." 

Basically, this would facilitate Nina having a more desirable job than the offered six month-tops editor-at-large gig at Elle, plus she would be able to continue as a Project Runway judge.  No word on what her new position is (Marie Claire already has a fashion director), but talk about having your cake and eating it too!

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