Rumour has it that John Galliano’s going back to Dior, severing his contract with Maison Margiela to return to the brand he made his name at. Whilst nothing's been confirmed yet, here’s why the fashion world would kill for that to happen.
Bringing his work to life with storytelling & themes
Galliano’s work at Dior wasn’t just fashion design; it was world-building, story-telling, thematic-led costume creation. From his AW00 show which opened with a bishop cleansing the runway to his Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, and geisha inspired collections, Galliano loves a theme.
Familiar faces on the runway, from Kate to Naomi
Dior’s runway in the ‘90s and ‘00s was where the supermodels congregated. Befriending the likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bundchen, and more, John Galliano ensured the most enamoured models of the era walked in his shows.
Always thinking of the bigger picture
Not only did Galliano create stunning Couture collections under Dior, but his Ready-to-Wear has also stayed timeless. Maybe one of the simplest things he sent down the runway was his “J’adore Dior” tee, but it's a staple that’s still sought after today.
An unstoppable partnership with Pat McGrath
Galliano and Pat McGrath have been fashion’s best duo since the ‘90s, enlisting her as makeup artist for almost all of his collections. Pat McGrath’s bold style blends perfectly with Galliano’s drama and flair, still seen in their work together at Maison Margiela’s Couture shows.
New takes on Christian Dior’s archives
Whilst Galliano’s designs all seem pretty modern, he’s never been afraid of taking on Christian Dior’s archives, transforming the New Look silhouette or Dior’s love of belts into new and unique designs. Working at Dior from 1996 to 2010, Galliano knows Dior’s archives inside and out.
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