>> marc jacobs has a tremendous following. cool and he also has the experience. >> reporter: in addition to his successful namesake label, jacobs has already revitalized louis vuitton. >> suddenly, the brand exploded. it was on the right people. people wanted to look that way. it was on the models and the actresses. >> reporter: the fashion world believes jacobs could do the same for dior. he reportedly wants $10 million a year. if ever there was a tryout, insiders say he named this with this collection for uv itonn. one collector called it a sweet farewell and a fashion to remember. >>> up next, the man at the helm of the oldest fashion house in the world. the designer who almost quit fashion to become a doctor. instead, he broad long van back to life. >> a doctor would give you a tylenol. i will give you a red dress. >> reporter: my interview with fashion's most beloved designer is next. americans in paris is not just a saying. this season in fashion, it is true. >> for these ten lucky designers, it is a dream come true. >>

great learning curve. >> and marc jacobs? >> marc jacobs has a tremendous following.rience. >> in addition to his successful namesake label, jacobs has already revitalized another brand, louis vuitton. >> the brand exploded because it was on the right people, people wanted to look that way, it was on the models, on the actresses. >> reporter: the fashion world believes jacobs could do the same for dior. he reportedly wants $10 million a year. but if ever there was a tryout, insiders say he nailed it with this collection for vuitton. backstage it was emotional. one top editor called it a sweet farewell and a fashion moment to remember. don't miss the special, fashion: backstage pass from paris. it airs this saturday, october 15th, 2:00 p.m. eastern time. >>> a four-year-old boy is on the road to recovery after having a pencil stuck in his eye socket. we'll tell about you the amazing surgery right after the break. i'm really glad we took this last minute trip! you booked our room right? not yet, thanks for reminding me. wait, what? i have the hotels.com app so we can ge

>> marc jacob has a tremendous following. louis vuitton. >> suddenly the brand exploded because it was under the right people. and it was on the models and the actresses. >> reporter: the fashion world believe jacobs could do the same for dior. he reportedly wants $10 million a year, but if ever there was a try-out, insiders say he nailed it with this collection for vuitton. back stage it was emotional. one top editor called it a sweet farewell and a fashion moment to remember. so, when could we know for sure? i know we're all waiting for this. dior ceo said the world will know in several weeks when i asked him two, three, six, eight, he wouldn't say exactly when. remember, christian dior is more than just a fashion house, really part of the patrimony of france and it's a very big deal in fashion and, of course, i'll be watching closely and i'll keep you posted. >> that ceo's line was fantastic. applied to so many things in life, the people who know are not talking and the people who are talking, are not knowing. >> that is co

but getting used to it quickly, steep learning curve. >> reporter: and marc jacobs? he has the cool -- also has the experience. >> reporter: in addition to his successful name sake label, he has already revitalized another brand, louis vuitton. >> it exploded because it was under the right people and people wanted to look that way. models and actresses. >> reporter: the fashion world believes jacobs could do the same for dior. he reportedly wants $10 million a year. if ever there was a tryout, insiders say he nailed it with this collection for vuitton. back stage it was emotional, one top editor called it a sweet farewell and a fashion moment to remember. >> you've been sounding off on today's talk back question, are you sold on the president's jobs bill? michael says jobs bill or water bill the obstructionist republicans won't pass it. more of your responses straight up ahead. >>> are you sold on the president's jobs bill? carol costello, what are folks saying? >> people are very passionate about this question, are you sold on the president' jobs bill. this from pri

we're back stage with the frontrunner, marc jacobs.arc jacobs. >> i heard about. and, let's see, at the moment, i'm not making any comment, but -- >> have you made a decision? may i ask you that? >> as i say, the people who know are not talking and the ones who are talking are not knowing. so, no, no, i cannot make any comment. >> he's ali's favorite man. >> i love that man. >> we will tell you when we might hear a decision. he did tell me that. also, he has a face of a cherub and the golden touch. the artistic director of the oldest fashion house in the wor world. you say your work is like a whisper. explain that. >> i am a whisperrer. i think whispering is something very personal because when someone whispers to you, has to get really close to you and this is a very intimate relationship. >> and, last but certainly not least, the man behind those iconic red soled shoes, christian louboutin. >> ding and then it transforms the person from head to toe. a pair of shoes a bit like that. >> ain't that the truth as one buyer at barney's tol

i also spoke with carl lauger feld and marc jacobs and designer of the oldest fashion house in the worldy special today "fashion: backstage pass" right here on cnn. >>> good morning to you all. a special edition of "cnn saturday morning." a split edition coming to you from las vegas, nevada. i'm t.j. holmes on assignment on the strip. go figure. here were good reason. here for tuesday night's gop presidential debate and alino cho is in studio. good morning to you. >> for once you're there for work. good morning. it's good to see you. good morning, everybody. i'm alino cho live from the cnn center and "cnn saturday morning." early 6:00 a.m. in las vegas. t.j., nevada's economic problems are among the worse. the foreclosure rates, the unemployment rates and these issues going to be huge in the presidential election and the upcoming debate. >> it absolutely will. you know, it's odd sometimes, not what people think about thinking about las vegas. they think about, of course, the fabulous las vegas. they think about what happens here stays here. they think this is an adult playground but like

you know has magic hands is marc jacobs. >> i heard about. >> have you made a decision? say, the people who knows are not talking and the ones who are talking are not knowing. so, no, no, i cannot make any comments. >> last, but certainly not least, the man behind those iconic red-soled shoes. >> it comes from the person from head to toe. a pair of shoes a bit like that. >> reporter: we're also backstage with the hottest makeup artist, the hottest model and my pick for designer to watch. all tomorrow, "fashion backstage pass from paris." >> we look forward to that. don't miss alina's special "fashion backstage pass" from paris. it airs tomorrow, 2:30 eastern time. >>> aol founder steve case is about to join me live. find out what he has been telling the president of the united states about jump-starting the economy. ♪ [ male announcer ] when we unveil the all-new 2012 m-class, we're actually introducing a vehicle built upon 125 years of engineering excellence. which is why, no matter what is happening in the world outside, there is such a sense of complete confidence ins