Who's Designing BlackBook?

(NEW YORK) Nylon may be safe for now, but what about BlackBook? We hear the downtown style mag's well-regarded creative director, Bryan Erickson, was unceremoniously sacked on November 3 by owner Ari Horowitz, bringing the mag's editorial head count to a severely stretched six. "He isn't being replaced," says our source. "Basically, no one's designing the mag." We're no experts, but that sounds like it might become a problem. Update: Apparently, Horowitz thought so too! Two hours after the above was posted, a BlackBook rep sent along the following:

BlackBook Names Jason Daniels as Creative Director

From BlackBook's Editor-in-Chief, Ray Rogers:
"I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Daniels as BlackBook's new Creative Director, effective immediately," said Rogers. "Jason brings with him the energy, eye and the wit readers have come to expect from BlackBook, while also giving his critical global vision to BlackBook's exciting new platforms, including BBook.com and our new mobile applications, including iPhone. The brand is rapidly diversifying and fast becoming a global, multi-media entity. Jason lends an experienced, critical eye to all of the components beyond just the magazine."

Jason Daniels background:
Jason Daniels established and initiated the visual language and early designs for Tina Brown's Talk magazine. While at the Arnell group and Laird and Partners, Daniels acquired an extensive background of creative direction/art direction, branding and ising for luxury brands and high-end fashion accounts. Brands he has worked with include Donna Karan Collection, DKNY, Issey Miyake, Guggenheim Museum, Talk Magazine, Standard Hotel, and most recently, Limited Brands.