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Here are the strangest looks in the history of the Met Gala that appeared on the red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York The evolution and versatility of Princess Diana's style from the early '80s to the late '90s proves that she was ahead of her time as a fashion icon See who showed some skin at the 2025 Met Gala like Sabrina Carpenter and Emma Chamberlain The actor made a bold chop for the 2025 Met Gala carpet Take a look at the best dressed celebrities from the 2025 Met Gala See every red carpet look from fashion's biggest night The Blackpink star and Chanel muse turned heads with a jumpsuit that some are calling her most stunning Met Gala look yet The rapper has quickly become a fashion favorite—and at the 2025 Met Gala she cemented her status as the night’s breakout style star The Formula 1 driver took his talents from the race track to the red carpet to co-chair tonight's event 2011 file photo John Galliano leaves a Paris court house MILAN (AP) — British designer John Galliano is leaving the Maison Margiela fashion house after 10 years as artistic director “John made it the most cutting-edge couture house in the world,’’ said Renzo Rosso chairman of Italy’s OTB Group that owns Maison Margiela Rosso said the last decade “of incredibly intense work have laid the foundations for the future.” I am forever grateful for this safe space to create and his undying support,’’ Galliano said in a statement Galliano made his runway debut with Maison Margiela in January 2015 with a small couture collection to a carefully selected audience of about 100 in London It was the start of a comeback for the flamboyant designer who was dismissed from Christian Dior after he was caught on video making an antisemitic comment Givenchy hired Galliano as a young head designer in 1995 before Christian Dior brought him on as creative director the next year his star rose with theatrical runway shows 2024Courtesy of Pierre Suu / Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveOn Friday night I clinked glasses with Renzo Rosso at an Art Basel party in Miami Beach The billionaire founder of Milan-based fashion conglomerate Only The Brave was in a reflective mood He was in town to celebrate the anniversary of the Pelican a beachside boutique hotel he bought 30 years ago But it seemed like the Italian tycoon had other properties on his mind and Marni in his portfolio told me that big changes are coming to fashion and multitudes of fans commented with a tidal wave of affection The letter does not read like it was written by someone who is planning to retire though it also doesn’t shed specific light on his future plans only acknowledging (somewhat archly) “The rumors…” I take this time to express my intense gratitude Rosso brought Galliano to Margiela in 2014 ending the designer’s time in the wilderness following a 2011 anti-semitic scandal that rocked the one-time untouchable mastermind Galliano hailed Rosso for throwing him a lifeline “the opportunity to once again find my creative voice when I had become voiceless,” and noted that he is 14 years sober as of today The normally press-shy Galliano covered several other topics in his lengthy statement. He described Martin Margiela encouraging him to take the job, celebrated his unnamed muses, and hailed his atelier team and their dedication to “slow and ethical fashion.” “Your outstanding knowledge and ability to communicate a line with feeling and emotion is the heart of all creation. Together, we are driven by beauty—the quest for balance, construction, and the lightness of a feather,” he wrote. He also offered his thoughts on cancel culture, writing (somewhat unsurprisingly) that the fashion industry is at its best through collective support rather than judgement. Emphasis his: “For God is in all of us. NOT when we cancel each other out.” And at the end of a year defined by changes throughout high fashion design studios, Galliano joins the job market as a top-ranked free agent. Among his fans, hopes are high that he’s the dark horse candidate for Chanel or his old perch at Dior, though returning to his namesake John Galliano brand, currently gathering dust at LVMH, is surely near the top of his list. For now, only Rosso knows who will take on the challenge of following Galliano at Margiela. Maison Margiela employees were told of Galliano’s departure on Wednesday the morning of the company’s Christmas party It’s unlikely Margiela was eager to get rid of Galliano as the brand experienced significant growth throughout his decade at the helm WWD reported Margiela increased its annual revenue from about 100 million euros to 500 million during Galliano’s tenure That’s not even mentioning the house’s cultural impact like the current ubiquity of the house’s Tabi shoe design Zendaya in Maison Margiela by John Galliano at the 2024 Met Gala Rosso and Galiano emphasized that the parting is an amicable one “As we are parting ways with this beautiful house and my soul smiles so I want to take this time to express it.” He spoke of Rosso “In inviting me to assume the position of artistic director in the house that Martin built most precious gift: The opportunity to once again find my creative voice when I had become voiceless...Renzo stood up there and did it whether it was right or wrong he did give one a second chance The second quote is in reference to Galliano’s very public 2011 downfall after a drunken The incident cost Galliano his job as creative director of Dior and left him a pariah in the industry the designer has been fighting his way back into the fold The process began when he became the creative director of Margiela in 2014 and it seems that 2024 was officially the year the wider world decided to forgive him for his past transgressions unwilling to let such talent fall by the wayside Galliano spoke more about his past in a note on Instagram referencing his mistakes while revealing that he is 14 years sober as of Wednesday if that is a nice coincidence or a planned convergence Galliano during his time as the creative director of Dior in 2005 Margiela has not announced a replacement just yet and there’s no telling what Galliano may do next It isn’t farfetched to think that Galliano could be moving to one of the other currently vacant seats in the fashion industry The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence analysis and advice for the global fashion community access one complimentary BoF Professional article of your choice Receive news, offers and invites from BoFOur newsletters may include 3rd-party advertising, by subscribing you agree to the Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy Star designer John Galliano is set to exit Maison Margiela after 10 years leading the OTB-owned brand The designer confirmed the news with a lengthy statement on Instagram “Today is the day I saw goodbye to Maison Margiela… I am forever grateful for this safe space to create and build a new family that supports me with courage and dignity,” he wrote founded by the ultra-secretive Martin Margiela gave Galliano a platform for easing back into the spotlight as he sought redemption after a drug- and alcohol-fuelled rant saw him ousted from Dior in 2011 Margiela’s business steadily climbed in recent years as Galliano infused its collections with campy deconstructed designs and a gender-fluid sensibility as well as pushing the craftsmanship and creative impact of its “Artisanal” line to new heights Sales rose 22 percent in 2023 even as the wider luxury market slowed An ultra-viral January 2024 show further cemented Galliano’s legacy as one of fashion’s greatest-ever storytellers as history-drenched couture characters haunted a misty show space under a bridge in Paris in glassy mask-like makeup by Pat McGrath “Working with John was one of the most significant and impactful experiences of my life enriching me culturally and allowing me to bring some of that vision and culture to the rest of the group," said OTB chairman Renzo Rosso “Our industry has a habit of thinking in decades and these 10 years of incredibly intense work have laid the foundations for the future of Maison Margiela which I am very excited about.” Galliano did not elaborate on his future plans instead saying that “when the time is right But sources familiar with 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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Tuesday Rosemary is survived by her sons: Randall Allemand (Dinah) and André Allemand (Krystal); grandchildren: Lance Allemand (Amy) Joshua Allemand (Monica); great grandchildren: Hilary Boudreaux (Mason) Charlotte Allemand; great great grandchild: Caroline Boudreaux; and sister: Sadie Dantin Allemand was preceded in death by her husband: Nolan Paul Allemand; parents: Rapheal Jollissaint Galiano and Euphroise Ledet Galiano; brothers: Royce and Lipton Galiano; and sisters: Ena Falgout  Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Saturday Her Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 am with procession following to burial in Cheramie Cemetery Rosemary’s family would like to thank the staff of The Suite’s at Sugar Mill Point and Agape Hospice for their compassion and care provided  Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Try a different filter or a new search keyword Streaming and Download help Redeem code supported by 17 fans who also own “Circles Going Round The Sun (Laroye Remix)” Simply one of the best records i‘ve been allowed to listen to in years no need to describe the unbelievable jobs done here I cannot describe how much this album already means to me I just love it and will forever… thanks for that supported by 15 fans who also own “Circles Going Round The Sun (Laroye Remix)” supported by 14 fans who also own “Circles Going Round The Sun (Laroye Remix)” This is the album of the life.’ - Jesse Boykins III winniedabish Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp Brandon Coleman’s Debut Album is a Bright Mix of L.A On “Black Times,” Afrobeat Artist Seun Kuti Extends His Father’s Legacy Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. 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Please see our privacy policy for more information There will be no follow-up to his triumphant a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other He exits Maison Margiela at his creative peak “The challenge we set ourselves — the results of it have been to build up on the DNA Martin [Margiela] left at the house It’s really the blood that courses through our creative veins and a possible blueprint,” he says Galliano devised an internal glossary of terms for the specifics of his techniques — techniques like décortiqué (to strip something of its outer layers) or reclica (which expands on the concept of replica formerly used by the house to brand reproductions of vintage finds) These were ideas grounded in Margiela’s foundational work but they could only have come from the genius hands of Galliano he reflects on some of the indelible moments he created — on the runway “Make it your own,” Martin Margiela told Galliano when he took over the house the bride wore red in the SS15 show’s final look The first Maison Margiela Artisanal collection was one of intent It was after a wonderful tea I had with Martin “Take what you will from the DNA of the house protect yourself and make it your own.” You know who was very generous with his time and his recollections and the philosophy behind the label — boy Doubts I had — whether I was the right person whether I could do it — after that sentence I was trying to develop a Margiela attitude for the girls This was when you first saw that walk with a character in mind which is a technique through which familiar spontaneous gestures are freeze-framed in the cuts and styling of garments and accessories It is the unconscious glamour of slipping into a T-shirt Model Fei Fei Sun wears a Maison Margiela Artisanal dress coat and heels by John Galliano Bourgeois cutting is a way of capturing through cutting or styling the blasé movements and signals associated with a mid-century bourgeois fashion mentality and approach to the art of dressing unfinished moments that happen during the process of the work I think we also called it “ripped to reveal” It’s almost like you ripped the outer layer to reveal the dress that’s morphing through Near left: I wove a little story around her She finds herself sitting on a park bench with her lover and seeing her life through fragments — a story of love I imagined that she stood up — it would have been like a park bench that you find in Hyde Park — and as she gets up to walk her lover notices that there’s these huge white stripes painted across the back of her coat because the pair of them had unconsciously sat on a bench that had just been freshly painted Near right: I collaborated for the first time at Margiela with an artist here — Benjamin Shine haunting face — like cigarette smoke almost He didn’t really sew anything; it’s all coaxed into place with an iron we had to catch everything down onto the dress coat Far right: The idea is that this little Fair Isle could have been a hand-me-down from grandpa to… on and on and on And each person it was handed down to would have spontaneously customised it It’s a man’s coat cut away to the spine and you can see the underdress coming through — the blooms and the tulle Katy had an album coming out and we embroidered its name with the eye slightly hovering over her own eye We were doing a lot of embroideries at that point and you could only really get it when you saw the three layers together It was a bit like working with filters on an iPhone Dressing in haste is about the amazing looks you can come up with when not conscious — dressing in the dark You grab whatever was lying around and start layering it up Some are quite disastrous and some are quite inspiring I wanted to reproduce through a print the high shine of a plastic rain coat worn over a man’s coat Other pieces were made with light-reflective fabrics that when they walked under a certain light became multi-coloured and not what they seemed when they first walked on The monster trainers were made with Reebok Nomadic cutting is a manner of cutting garments that enables clothes to migrate around the body or a little bustier dress that’s cut into a cape What had happened was I had started to fit on boys and girls I introduced Thomas [Riguelle] and Valentine [Charrasse] So I would fit on Thomas and do the fitting of that same coat on Valentine and if I felt they looked like they both owned the piece It’s like camouflage in a very abstract way The purest point where it started from was Martin ripping a pocket of a pair of denim jeans that had been washed; he ripped the pocket up and it revealed the original state and colour of the fabric This is something that I’m still using even up to now the idea of cutting these holes in different rhythms you can reduce something like a trench to have the nonchalance of a string vest and then even into winking or dégradés of these fabric sequins where they weren’t always completely cut out Recicla is a take on upcycling and recycling and it was a word we created Recicla meant using some charity shop finds and I would cut them and mix them up and honestly you could not tell the difference It meant we could sell it around the world and it was a joyous moment because it kind of inspired the business side of things; we actually found a solution to produce it as you can see — it would say the provenance This was inspired by tango and one of the trips I made back in the day to Argentina Everywhere they took me it was souvenir tango I remember turning up to a dilapidated house with three or four members of my team with sketchbooks We went up the stairs — with each step another step kind of crumbled away the roof had fallen in and the moon was streaming through and all these wild cats were running around a 90-year-old gentleman with silver-grey hair and what must have been his hip-hop granddaughter I think we were quite blessed not to have taken pictures because that visual — that memory — sometimes is even richer A close-up of Ivy Getty in her wedding dress This was a very grand moment — Ivy Getty and her bridesmaids The dress is made up of all broken mirrors that are reassembled a little bit like stained glass We actually worked with someone who did work in that way because all the light just refracted off of her but they were all 3D printed; they looked like sandblasted stones from a beach It actually looked very aggressive and sharp Bella Hadid in a Maison Margiela Artisanal design by John Galliano but there are beautiful things that go on there It’s all part of the thing that drives us to deconstruction I think one of the reasons why both Martin and myself and anyone in the ’80s was deconstructing was to learn how to construct I think that’s probably where I would have discovered the beauty you want everyone to know that and see that That was part of that whole deconstruction movement discovering things that we valued so highly — the petites mains the tailor marks and also learning how to create all that This happened just as we were coming out of the pandemic There was this feeling that people wanted to be more physical again but I didn’t want to drop all the stuff I’d learnt through film and digital and live mixing This was the first attempt at doing a live show but including film work and theatre with words to lip sync; they had entrances and exits And often they were acting to just a camera in very intimate and challenging scenes Then it was mixed and shown simultaneously at the same time above and very Margiela I thought — that whole backstaginess Their characters are always in the collection in some shape or form but we’re yet to find out who the love child is because they can measure those things today and how it had engaged all those kids into trying to do the makeup themselves Inspiring them to put on trench coats back to front and be proud and they too could do their look and walk like Leon We worked on Kim’s dress simultaneously with the collection although it looks like lace; it’s tooled metal Each piece is dipped in silver and it’s all mounted like you would a cabochon she will stand there for hours while one is working and she’s so respectful of the partnership involved glided into the ballroom where we were working in a Givenchy couture dress [of Galliano’s own design She wanted to both open the Met and close the Met in JG When she got on that red carpet — the shapes Sign up to our newsletter for a truly global perspective on the fashion industry Enter your email to receive editorial updates, special offers and breaking news alerts from Vogue Business. 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Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Published: Mar 29, 2025written by Anastasiia Kirpalov The creative genius of John Galliano rose four decades ago but managed to remain relevant and exciting He is known for being scandalous and provocative Galliano seems to have redeemed his reputation Read on to learn more about John Galliano’s creative genius and the concerns surrounding his personality The colorful and diverse life of Gibraltar’s cityscapes and nature as well as the streets filled with sailors from all over the world Galliano’s mother was Spanish and deeply loved traditional and colorful Spanish fashion and dances She made her passion known not only from her own wardrobe but from that of her young son she dressed him in a white suit with gold and red rosary around the boy’s neck such wardrobe choices were not appreciated by the crowd of working-class kids from his London school Galliano was relentlessly and violently bullied—for his suits, his foreign roots, and later, his sexuality and interest in clothes was not too happy about his son’s interests but made no attempts to enforce his own view on them he was admitted into Central Saint Martins College the institution famous for its quality training and a list of world-famous alumni In Central Saint Martins, Galliano got rid of his mother’s suits, preferring a simple uniform of jeans, t-shirts, and combat boots. Professors described him as quiet and shy, immersed in books and archives. In fact, Galliano’s work with historical sources became the basis for his usual way of creating collections Referencing history was not exactly new for fashion designers but Galliano’s boldness and intensity brought a fresh start into the stagnating domain of fashion Galliano presented his graduate collection in 1984 It was inspired by a pro-royalist youth subculture of post-revolutionary France young men emulated the excessive opulence of the ruling class through exaggerated proportions of their dress and exalted mannerisms The collection was so impressive it was immediately bought by the London department store Browns Galliano set up his shop window at Browns and sold his first garment to none other than the famous singer Diana Ross Almost immediately, Galliano became a sensation in the world of fashion. In 1989, he moved to Paris in search of better funding opportunities. In 1996, the designer was appointed chief designer to the legendary Givenchy fashion house becoming the first British designer in charge of a French brand Critics were concerned about the young designer’s respect towards his predecessors yet Galliano managed to maintain the spirit of the old Givenchy while still doing his own thing His first couture collection for the house was a mixture of references to 19th-century aristocratic portraiture and Egypt (often up to the point of being accused of cultural appropriation) which wore outrageous history-inspired costumes and makeup ignoring gender and social conventions of their time was the first designer to arrange live streaming of his show in 2010 catwalks turned to stages and models into performers Galliano’s early shows were too shocking for many In his debut collection titled The Ludic Game he splashed models with water before sending them on the catwalk and gave some of them fish to hurl at the unsuspecting audience Galliano’s own tradition of dressing up for every show finale continues the theatrical tradition of his work The designer’s own outfits often serve as the final note in the entire narrative of the show Galliano insists that he never tries to attract attention to his persona through his costumes – rather the collection he’s working on shapes his own preferences for a short while His finale outfits are usually put together at the last minute and are rarely custom After Galliano’s expulsion from Dior (more about this below) the designer’s future seemed ruined forever he was appointed creative director at the Maison Martin Margiela house Galliano spent the following decade keeping a relatively low profile until the time came for his new grand oeuvre The show was set under one of the Parisian bridges in a decoration resembling an old French bistro as if abandoned a hundred years ago and left intact created by the famous makeup artist Pat McGrath created a haunting sense of decaying glamor and past opulence and slight discomfort caused by something long-dead suddenly coming to life Galliano’s principal inspiration came from the photographs of French-Hungarian photographer Brassai Brassai spent his 1930s photographing the dark underbelly of Paris, with its brothels and underground bars filled with characters you would not want to meet on an empty street Galliano offered a similar combination of glamor and danger with some models walking like broken porcelain dolls and others moving like tugs crawling through the night the show clearly intended to protest against the overwhelming presence of the internet and social media in the fashion industry Initiating a conversation on Galliano would be incorrect without the inevitable mention of the many controversies and scandals surrounding the designer Apart from accusations of cultural appropriation and exploitation of the unprivileged groups (his 2000 collection for Dior was inspired by the Parisian homeless one occasion was so grave it almost resulted in a prison sentence Anastasiia is an art historian and curator based in Bucharest, Romania. Previously she worked as a museum assistant, caring for a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Her main research objectives are early-20th-century art and underrepresented artists of that era. She travels frequently and has lived in 8 different countries for the past 28 years. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Print John Galliano joined the luxury French fashion house in 2014 a few years after he was fired from Dior and his namesake label for anti-semitic and racist remarks.The designer did not say what he’s up to next and Maison Margiela has not yet announced his successor.Galliano made a subdued runway debut with Maison Margiela in January 2015 and capped his tenure with a widely celebrated show in January that also featured viral Maison Margiela’s creative director John Galliano the iconoclastic couturier who previously headed artistry at Givenchy and Christian Dior is leaving his post at the luxury French fashion house after a decade-long run whose OTB Group is the parent company to Maison Margiela Archives In a lengthy statement the celebrated and controversial artist said he was grateful for “this life-saving creative moment and the safe space we have built together” and the “second chance” that Rosso and Martin Margiela gave him “For I am 14 years old today — 14 years sober Living a life better than I ever dreamt possible.” Although Galliano did not say what he plans to do next, the flamboyant and theatrical designer said he would share details in due time. Maison Margiela has not yet disclosed who will succeed Galliano, but the company has seen exponential growth in its luxury business since his appointment in 2014. Sales increased by 24% in 2022 and 23% in 2023, Vogue reported. “The rumors... Everyone wants to know, and everyone wants to dream,” he wrote. “When the time is right, all will be revealed. For now. I take this time to express my immense gratitude. I continue to atone, and I will never stop dreaming. I, too, need to dream.” Image Every time I think of my old idea of midlife — that dreary pasture full of drab linens — laughter bubbles out of me Rihanna and Katy Perry for other red-carpet events Galliano reflected on his time at Maison Margiela — formerly Maison Martin Margiela — and how he was given the keys to the kingdom by its ultra-private namesake who told him “take what you will from the DNA of the House View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Galliano (@jgalliano) most precious gift he gave me was the opportunity to once again find my creative voice when I had become voiceless and I better understood the all-consuming act of creativity.” In front of Rosso and Margiela Galliano said he had an epiphany and was “ready.” “I would surround myself with like-minded people strong people who shared the same work ethic I informed Renzo I would take him up on his kind offer but my recovery would have to come first — and it did,” he wrote I am forever grateful for this safe space to create and build a new family that supports me with courage and dignity Although little had changed in the industry then my perspective on it has radically shifted I begin to see changes all around me: compassion and empathy.” John Galliano to Vanity Fair: ‘I was made to believe I wasn’t right’ “I’ll readily admit I’m demanding and difficult to run with when challenged “This is when the family — the fashion industry — is at its best when we collectively support each other and help one another see the error of our ways to re-educate ourselves from the past — for it is societally learnt — to share “Sales rose 22% in 2023 even as the wider luxury market slowed.” The reformed designer on Wednesday touted “slow and ethical fashion” and its influence, as well as the design house’s sociopolitical messaging that he said centers trans and queer rights, gender equality in the workplace, anti-racism and mental health advocacy. Climate & Environment Our discarded clothing continues to clog waterways char the skies with toxic smoke and ruin places where other people live “I celebrate the genderless collections we now produce reinforced by how they are brought and supported represent diversity and individuality,” he wrote in his statement “I celebrate the magical relationships with my muses who challenge me to create safe spaces where we can dream and make believe All my muses have battled society’s norms and restrictions on gender and body identity He also indicated a desire to “celebrate the joy” he found in the ways he communicated creatively embracing cultures that celebrate fashion through theater In a statement to the Associated Press, Rosso lauded Galliano for making Maison Margiela “the most cutting-edge couture house in the world.” He added that the last decade “of incredibly intense work, amazing shows and installations, extraordinary beautiful product, have laid the foundations for the future.” Nardine Saad is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times who covered breaking entertainment news, trending culture topics, celebrities and their kin. She joined The Times in 2010 as a MetPro trainee and has reported from homicide scenes, flooded canyons, red carpet premieres and award shows. California Hollywood Inc. Television Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Over the summer, speculation first emerged that the designer was planning to leave Margiela and potentially return to LVMH, Dior’s parent company, to either rejoin Dior or return to his namesake label, which he sold to LVMH when he joined Dior in 1996. (It’s worth noting that there are no public job openings at the moment at Dior, where Maria Grazia Chiuri leads women’s and Kim Jones leads men’s.) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting I take this time to express my immense gratitude I continue to atone and will never stop dreaming.” (His redemption journey was charted in the documentary High and Low: John Galliano released in March this year on Amazon Prime) beloved of art and fashion insiders under incredibly private founder Martin Margiela enriching me culturally and allowing me to bring some of that vision and culture to the rest of the Group," said Renzo Rosso chairman of Maison Margiela owner OTB Group in a statement released today “I feel privileged to have worked with two legends like Martin [Margiela] and John Martin made this house a reference and an icon John made it the most cutting-edge couture house in the world.” Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview OTB took full ownership of the brand in 2006 and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment but Margiela sales grew 23 per cent in 2023 sales grew 24 per cent in the 2021-2022 period An example of Galliano’s impact is that the Tabi the iconic Margiela shoe originally launched in 1988 has become ubiquitous on the streets of Paris New York and other major fashion capitals in recent years since he’s boosted brand awareness The shoe even became the subject of a viral story on TikTok in which a New York man stole a pair after a date There are 26.5 million posts that mention “Tinder tabi thief” on the platform Widely revered as one of fashion’s most talented couturiers Galliano creates a world and a story behind his clothes He famously briefs his models on the entire backstory of their look from Kate Moss as a runaway princess (John Galliano SS94) to Gwendoline Christie as a sultry doll in the most recent Margiela couture show (Spring 2024) Speculation continues to swirl about Galliano’s next move particularly at the big LVMH or Kering houses would certainly be a change of pace for the designer as most luxury houses churn out in excess of six collections a year Galliano has remained staunchly dedicated to slower Margiela has shown sporadically over recent years in line with Galliano’s own schedule rather than the breakneck fashion calendar As for the empty seat at Margiela, the rumour mill has already been churning. When asked about Glenn Martens’s work at Diesel in a recent Vogue Business interview OTB’s Rosso likened him to Galliano: “It’s really thanks to Glenn that [Diesel] is becoming so cool couturiers have a different way of designing Galliano is humble about the opportunity Margiela and Rosso afforded him “Gratitude to my fashion family for this life-saving creative moment and the safe place we have built together whose support has been tender and courageous have walked with me along this narrow pathway to the here and now.” Rosso is confident in the future of Margiela have laid the foundations for the future of Maison Margiela which I am very excited about,” he said in a statement "I wish my dear friend John the best of everything and I know that there will be other projects for us to collaborate in the future.” Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com Why barefoot shoes could be big business in 2025 OTB’s Stefano Rosso on revaluing luxury with innovation ‘Our best years are ahead’: Incoming StockX CEO Greg Schwartz outlines his vision and talks of a potential return to the helm of Dior are reportedly in the works Maria Grazia Chiuri presented the Women's Collection for Fall 2025 The British designer found a home at the French headquartered fashion house after being ousted from Dior He surprise announced his departure on the same day he hit 14 years sober You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Getty Images / Dimitrios Kambouris / StaffThis article was published on July 22 and updated on December 11 to reflect John Galliano's departure from Maison Margiela news of Peter Hawkings' departure from Tom Ford was immediately overtaken as social media simultaneously lit up with speculation that John Galliano would not renew his contract with Maison Margiela where he has served as creative director since 2014 when Galliano issued a lengthy statement on Instagram that clarified his departure from Margiela Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Twitter post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyGalliano's next stop even the designer couldn't stop himself from stirring the pot Everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream," he teased Miss Tweed — an independent subscription-based publication that reports on rumors within the fashion and luxury goods sector — spoke to "several sources with knowledge of the matter" who alleged that Galliano is headed back to Dior In 2011, Galliano was fired from Dior after making anti-semitic slurs which were captured in a video that surfaced online Galliano blamed the episode on alcoholism and sought rehabilitation If Galliano is indeed poised to re-join Dior, he could unseat Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has led the brand since 2016, or Kim Jones, who is rumored to be leaving Dior menswear Nothing is certain, however — shortly after Miss Tweed's report went live, Fashion Network claimed that Galliano is actually set to join Fendi. Still others suggest that Galliano is off to Chanel Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this YouTube video.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policySubscribe to Highsnobiety on YouTubeIn other words: These are all just rumors Over a decade after being shunned by the fashion industry, Galliano has made something of a comeback. His last couture show for Maison Margiela was lauded by critics for its unrestrained artistry At the Met Gala in May, Galliano dressed several high-profile celebrities including Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Gwendoline Christie, and Bad Bunny. Still, the designer's reentry into the spotlight has proven to be divisive, as onlookers contemplate whether he deserves to be forgiven. Please be aware that our efforts to maintain accessibility and usability are ongoing. While we strive to make the Website as accessible as possible some issues can be encountered by different assistive technology as the range of assistive technology is wide and varied. 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Menu.page-360655866{--slot4:#0e111c;--slot5:#ffffff;--slot7:#0e111c;--slot11:#0e111c;--slot13:#0e111c;--slot14:#0e111c;--metaColor:#0e111c;--navColor:#0e111c}(Designers) another industry giant just announced his heartbreaking departure John Galliano shared with his 1.6 million Instagram followers that he’s leaving Maison Margiela “Today is the day I say goodbye to Maison Margiela,” he wrote After 10 years and numerous successful collections with the French atelier the revered designer reflected on his Maison Margiela journey and explained the reasoning behind his shocking exit With a heart full of gratitude and nostalgia Galliano credited his accomplishments to “two truly beautiful people whom I both love and cherish” — the label’s founder the chairman of international fashion group reinforced by how they are bought and supported represent diversity and individuality,” Galliano said who challenge me to create safe places where we can dream and make believe,” he added in reference to models like Thomas Riguelle and Valentine Charrasse Galliano ended the note by thanking his atelier for “relishing in the importance of slow and ethical fashion,” which has been a driving factor in both his couture and ready-to-wear collection The label has yet to officially comment Galliano’s news Galliano even got ahead of the (inevitable) replacement gossip So, while his successor is still a secret, one thing’s clear: Galliano’s final collection was the internet-breaking Spring 2024 Couture show — and what a phenomenal swan song it was Galliano took the front-row set underneath the Pont Alexandre III bridge for a theatrical presentation of 44 looks Each creation spotlighted extreme corsetry Galliano received a wide range of critical acclaim for this collection — praise that will follow him to wherever he goes next (perhaps a return to the creative director position at Dior?) (+)Pierre Suu/Getty Images Entertainment.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}(+)Pierre Suu/Getty Images EntertainmentINFO1/2If you’re a new Galliano fan the 64-year-old designer got his start at Central Saint Martins graduating in 1984 with a degree in fashion design he earned the lead designer spot at Givenchy — a role he held for only a year before he replaced Gianfranco Ferré as Dior’s creative director Galliano made waves on the runway and the red carpet Celine Dion’s backwards suit at the 1999 Academy Awards; Nicole Kidman’s chartreuse silk gown at the 1997 Oscars; and Princess Diana’s one and only Met Gala dress in 1996 (+)Kevin.Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}(+)New York Daily News/New York Daily News/Getty ImagesINFO1/2However his time at Dior came to a screeching halt after he directed antisemitic slurs toward Italian women on camera Galliano acknowledged the exoneration he received within the fashion industry calling his time at Maison Margiela “a second chance.” “I felt guilty that my behavior perpetuated the stereotype that creativity had to be fueled by drink and drugs we’ve proven that creativity is never out of fashion.” but according to the fans that flooded his Instagram comment section Maison margielaJohn Galliano confirmed his exit from Maison Margiela on December 11 with a lengthy social media post that touched on basically everything: His work at the house Galliano took on creative director role at Margiela in 2014 making 2024 his tenth year at the fashion house Diesel founder Renzo Rosso's Italian conglomerate Margiela flourished under Galliano's reign Its commercial aspirations blossomed with hit products like the Glam Slam bag while its creative efforts evolved into some of the most admired in the industry quite an achievement for a line intentionally not saleable Everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream," Galliano said in his note Dior would certainly be a solid fit for Galliano as his tenure there was tremendously well received There've also been rumblings of Kim Jones' exit from Dior for the better part of a year so Galliano may be the first domino in a series of major moves to come quietly reemerged as the new head of Margiela "This is when the family — the fashion industry — is at its best: When we collectively support each other When we accept fogive and help one another see the error of our ways," Galliano said in one of his letter's lengthy tangents "With childlike eys and forgotton innocence believing in ourselves — for God is in all of us I felt guilty that my behavior perpetuated the sterotype that creativity had to be fueled by drink and drugs Thoughts on cancel culture (for anti-Semitic rants Galliano devotes much of his letter to praising OTB head Rosso and enigmatic house founder Martin Margiela Galliano both mentions Margiela's "long-hidden wish" that a couturier like Galliano would lead his eponymous label and reiterates the advice he was given by Margiela before assuming the creative director role: "Take what you will from the DNA of the House infusing signature Margiela codes with his own perspective Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyTouchstones like the house's signature four-stitch logo remained in place so too did the fixation on upcycled and unusual materials as disparate as Pendleton blankets and artificial hair The Galliano difference was a newfound emphasis on approachable whimsy exemplified by the dreamlike Artisanal collections and provocative ready-to-wear which catered to a more casual consumer with athleisure-leaning items The Tabi footwear line swelled to create and meet demand as Margiela sought greater financial wins Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyIt found those wins straying from the house's legacy in the process There was ample respect for house signatures but also a clear disparity between the saleable Margiela ready-to-wear of now and the avant creations of then That's not entirely Galliano's doing but he is the man behind the brand — a conceit that is itself unusual for a label that once shunned publicly visible leadership Look at MM6 Maison Margiela, which has spent the past few years evolving from mere sub-label to a tremendously popular standalone line Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policyIts creative director is not a ghost like Margiela himself but the MM6 maintains that level of removal from consumers and press — representatives will often ask writers to remove specific mentions of team members to maintain the brand's anonymity Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Enable All MediaManage consentPrivacy policySome buyers have even told me in private that MM6, with its referential lookbooks and stylishly grounded garment deconstruction, is even more "Margiela" than the mainline collection. There's no question that Galliano's Margiela was Galliano's Margiela, with the unrestrained Artisanal collections supercharging the house's presence in ways that the Margiela of old never could've conceived. Certainly it was popular. But was it right for Margiela? If the next talent that takes over Margiela reinstitutes the curtain of anonymity that once shrouded the fashion label, we'll know for sure. 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Look at what Jews are and have given to the world They believe in leadership and personal responsibility And the Torah teaches that a relationship with God is impossible in a world without harmony and mutual respect (And they produce pretty actresses to wear your dresses The Jewish people have been around forever And they have lasted in spite of anti-Semitism and a miniscule population (the world’s Jewish population is estimated at about 14 million And in spite of those things they have had a massive impact on humanity (20% of Nobel Prize winners are Jewish the world’s biggest religions are based on Judaism They bicker and argue and use poor judgment and make mistakes like everyone else But those aren’t reasons to hate them You have already learned a lot about yourself Hopefully you’ll learn a lot about the Jewish people Maybe a few Jews will learn from you and investigate their heritage as well Thank you for signing up for the aish.com free newsletter “The rumours… Everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream,” teased designer John Galliano yesterday on his announcement that he’s departing from Maison Margiela after 10 years Having the whole fashion industry on the edge of our seats we’re all wondering where tf he’s going next There’s big rumours that John Galliano might be returning to Dior The designer was let go from Dior in 2011 following his infamous scandal of antisemetic comments his tenure at Dior was so excellent that maybe they want him back.  The luxury Italian house known for its maximalist opulent aesthetic would benefit from Galliano’s equally maximalist LVMH (Fendi and Dior’s parent company) has not made any comments yet.   This one’s just confirmed. Yes, Matthieu Blazy is going to Chanel and he’s going to do an excellent job but we had to include bc the rumours for Galliano at Chanel were going crazy We would’ve loved to see Galliano’s take on the luxury French house It would be everything that Galliano excels at See: Matthieu Blazy is Chanel’s new Creative Director See: Into the archive: We dove into Baraboux’s collection LATEST NEWS FASHION Save my name and email, in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); JOIN THE CULTED COMMUNITY TO GET THE LATEST ON FASHION, ART AND CULTURE Customize your consent preferences for Cookie Categories and advertising tracking preferences for Purposes & Features and Vendors below. You can give granular consent for each Third Party Vendor and Google Ad Tech Provider. Most vendors require explicit consent for personal data processing, while some rely on legitimate interest. 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By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The rumors were true: John Galliano is officially bidding farewell to Maison Margiela, after 10 years of path-forging creativity and history-making fashion moments as the French House’s creative director. “Today is the day I saw Goodbye to Maison,” Galliano wrote on Instagram. “My heart overflows with joyous gratitude, and my soul smiles. For I am 14 years old today—14 years sober. Living a better life than I ever dreamt possible, and this is thanks to two people—two truly beautiful people who I both love and cherish.” He chose to keep the identities of those two people anonymous before going on to address the rumors of where he might be headed next. The British designer worked as creative director at the French fashion house for 10 years I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice John Galliano is officially leaving Maison Margiela after 10 years at the French fashion house Less than one year after his standout spring 2024 couture show, where runway models were transformed into porcelain dolls, the 64-year-old British designer announced his exit from Margiela this morning on Wednesday “Today is the day I say goodbye to Maison Margiela,” he wrote in a lengthy letter posted to Instagram my ‘A’ team — devout in belief and dedicated to style and technique — thank you We relish in the importance of slow and ethical fashion and the influence it has on all our collections we are driven by beauty — the quest for balance Galliano joined Margiela as creative director four years after his predecessor Galliano was approached by Renzo Rosso — the president of OTB Group Maison Margiela’s parent company — with the opportunity to lead the fashion house The designer’s early success was due in large part to Anna Wintour at Vogue magazine The editor-in-chief helped Galliano financially when he was starting out under his own name — ensuring the wider fashion world recognized his brilliance even when he could only afford to use black fabric Because of Wintour’s help putting him on the map Galliano’s unmatched mind was tapped to helm Givenchy in 1995 when asked by Rosso to serve as creative director for Margiela Galliano was in the midst of his recovery from a years-long alcohol and drug addiction his substance abuse issues had ultimately led to his firing from Dior and from his own label after a video of the designer drunkly yelling antisemitic and racist remarks outside a bar had surfaced online One year later, and three years into his sobriety journey, Galliano accepted the position at Margiela, which he called a “life-saving creative moment.” Now, Galliano’s sudden departure from Margiela has fashion lovers everywhere wondering what’s next. Will Galliano revive the eponymous label he established in 1984, or will he serve as outgoing creative director Virginie Viard’s successor at Chanel? For months, speculation has spread throughout the fashion industry about who will be given the coveted role of creative director at Chanel after Viard’s departure in June. Blazy — who is responsible for reimagining Bottega Veneta with leather fringe and oversized accessories — officially exited the luxury Italian fashion house on December 12 moments before they appointed Louise Trotter as his successor. Now, Blazy has been appointed as the new Creative Director for Chanel. So, where does this leave Galliano? While only time will tell, that legendary designer isn’t ready to reveal his next move just yet. “Everyone wants to know, and everyone wants to dream,” Galliano wrote in his announcement. “When the time is right, all will be revealed.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/in_life-style/in_fashion/image/gallery_mpu_sb","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"GettyImages-860629638.jpg","description":"NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: John Galliano attends Vogue's Forces of Fashion Conference at Milk Studios on October 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)","caption":"John Galliano’s exit from Maison Margiela has sparked rumors about where he’ll go next John Galliano’s exit from Maison Margiela has sparked rumors about where he’ll go next Where will he go next?","description":"The British designer worked as creative director at the French fashion house for 10 years Dutch Grand Prix rider Jeanine Nieuwenhuis saw her internationally competed big tour horse Galliano sell to the U.S.A Galliano is a 14-year old KWPN gelding by Johnson out of Veliene (by Rudy B x Holypark Jubilation) The eye catching bay has gone by several names: Galerius Baarzen's He is bred out of Dutch harness-hackney dam line Initially listed as owned by Jan-Kees van der Endt Galliano was was meant to be presented for licensing at the KWPN harness horse licensing who is a Dutch hackney and harness horse judge he competed from young horse level up to ZZ-Zwaar (fourth level) In 2022 Nathalie then put him in training with Jeanine Nieuwenhuis as she was pregnant with her first child With Jeanine the gelding made his international show debut At the CDI Grote-Brogel the pair posted a 66.652% score in their first Grand Prix test Nieuwenhuis competed him in two more CDI's both in Leeuwarden: one in October 2023 and one in October 2024 The horse has now been sold as a schoolmaster to 15-year old American junior rider Harper Kane is from Cornelius "I'm thankful for the trust I got from Nathalie to work with him for the last 2 years," said Jeanine about seeing Galliano leave her stable "So many nice competitions and victories in the Grand Prix But the best thing about him was his personality in the stable every day." Kane trains with Codi Harrison in Wellington Related LinksScores: 2023 CDI Grote BrogelScores: 2023 CDI LeeuwardenScores: 2024 CDI Leeuwarden Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview from Kate Moss as a runaway princess (John Galliano SS94) to Gwendoline Christie as a sultry doll in the most recent Margiela couture show (spring 2024) As for the empty seat at Margiela, the rumor mill has already been churning. When asked about Glenn Martens’s work at Diesel in a recent Vogue Business interview She wore an exhibition-worthy vintage dress that she modeled back in the 1990s Bruni took to the Louvre in a black and white design from John Galliano’s fall 1995 collection The elegant column dress featured a floral motif that spiraled throughout the piece Bruni accented her archival gown with velvet opera gloves and diamond jewelry by Chopard debuted this dress on the runway during Paris Fashion Week in 1995 The model and former First Lady of France sported dramatic face makeup and coiffed hair when sauntering down the catwalk she went with simple tousled waves and a more natural beauty look The fall 1995 show was a pivotal point in the history of Galliano’s eponymous brand The designer presented the collection inside of a pared-back warehouse in Paris’s Pigalle district Galliano’s brand came under the ownership of LVMH as he started his much-adored tenure at Dior The presentation was basically Galliano’s final act as an independent designer before thrust being fully thrust into the fashion mainstream He was appointed at Givenchy the same month a job that would lead him directly to Dior It’s Galliano’s work from his time at Dior that celebrities tend to wear these days (and Maison Margiela But surely Bruni and her stylist Clement Lomellini pulled a few strings with Galliano himself to find this two-tone dress models aren’t allowed to keep the pieces they wear on the runways and this number was likely sitting somewhere in Galliano’s archives Who better to give it new life than the model that first wore it back in 1995 receiving 57.7% of all votes cast among boys while South Lafourche basketball's Alex Friedlander Galliano received 58.5% of all votes cast among girls as well as the most raw votes of any candidate this week Vandebilt Catholic basketball's Journee Johnson finished second White basketball player Immi Ingram took home third More High School Sports: High school basketball playoffs: Get Houma-Thibodaux area boys and girls schedules here More High School Sports: High school baseball: Follow along with Houma-Thibodaux area teams and schedules here John Galliano is departing from Maison Margiela after 10 years as the brand's creative director "My heart overflows with joyous gratitude and my soul smiles...Gratitude to my fashion family for this life-saving creative moment and the safe place we have built together have walked with me along this narrow pathway to the here and now...I'll readily admit I'm demanding and difficult to run with when challenged The show reignited a conversation about Galliano's indisputable creative genius as the story-driven performance reminded both in-person attendees and livestream viewers about the power of theatricality and world-building in fashion With this news also comes rumors of Galliano's next career move. Is it Dior (despite no signs of Maria Grazia Chiuri leaving her post anytime soon)? Fendi Or might he revive his previously shuttered eponymous label Galliano vaguely addressed the theories in his statement "The rumors...everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream I continue to atone and I will never stop dreaming Fashionista has reached out to representatives of Maison Margiela for further comment.  Tune into the Fashionista Network to join the conversation with fashion and beauty industry leaders. Sign up here. having difficult conversations with the designer and exploring his "fourth act." theatrical presentation — seen as a return to form for Galliano — for a long time quite a few shoppers are ready to forgive the once-disgraced designer We also wouldn’t mind him returning to Dior or taking over Gucci John Galliano post-show at Christian Dior Spring 2011 Get into the groove! Nicky Hilton and designer Rebecca Vallance took over Le Bar Penelope on Tuesday night, celebrating their holiday-ready capsule collection Held in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue the glitzy soirée found chicsters dancing to beats by DJ Tokyo Rose while enjoying delectable dumplings and more with espresso martinis and margaritas The festivities came to a glitzy head courtesy of Paris Hilton who took over the DJ booth for a live performance of “Stars Are Blind.” We love Cheers! Etro took over Casa Cruz’s private dining room with a festive holiday dinner The pair welcomed guests to a sleekly lit cocktail hour before everyone proceeded downstairs to a seated meal Surrounded by candlelight and Etro paisley-printed teddy bears conversation varied from Hearst’s recent layoffs to Virginie Viard’s Chanel successor as guests enjoyed family-style salad Saint Laurent‘s setting up shop in the Meatpacking District The brand has announced its latest retail space: a two-story boutique in the trendy NYC neighborhood which marks its largest location in the city Inspired by creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s sleek taste The zen space is finished with luxe vintage furniture from Frank Lloyd Wright Expect to discover the brand’s sleek men’s and women’s clothing and fine jewelry range when doors open at 72 Gansevoort Street Yee haw! Bella Hadid‘s Western era is in full effect with the supermodel making a guest appearance on Yellowstone this week The episode found Hadid as the new girlfriend of Travis Wheatley (Taylor Sheridan) going toe-to-toe with Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) that wasn’t the only surprise; Hadid also displayed her own equestrian skills in a later scene in the episode which included a cameo from her real-life cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos While we didn’t have this on our 2024 bingo cards we can’t help but wonder: is Hadid officially pursuing an acting career A post shared by Yellowstone (@yellowstone) Brazilian fine jewelry brand SAEUR celebrated its new Upper East Side boutique with a chic cocktail soirée and Kate Young hosted the party in the soaring rooms of Achille Salvagni Atelier where guests discovered the label’s dazzling pieces—all set with eye-popping emeralds where SAUER’s high jewelry collections were on display—including its opal-filled mushroom-inspired range and a sculptural collab with Jason Wu Gird your loins! London’s West End has officially welcomed The Devil Wears Prada to its fall lineup the play features Vanessa Williams as the titular antagonist Miranda Priestly who rules Runway magazine with an iron fist The cast is rounded out with Georgie Buckland (Andy Sachs) You can check out the full trailer below before booking your tickets to see the show at the Dominion Theater Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest fashion news and juicy industry gossip Aaron Royce is the Fashion News Editor at The Daily Front Row and pop culture—both on and off the runway he served as Digital Editor at Footwear News following internships with The Daily Front Row He was born in northern Virginia and lives in Brooklyn where he spends copious time shoe shopping document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a640af14ac43b977b52f51881d79fae7" );document.getElementById("d628b68082").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment GET OUR HAUTEST STORIES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX who has been with the OTB-owned label for a decade did not disclose his next move and a successor has not been named Designer John Galliano will leave Maison Margiela according to a Wednesday Instagram post on his official page A post shared by John Galliano (@jgalliano) The designer also discussed his 14 years of sobriety and said OTB founder and president Renzo Russo gave him “the greatest most precious gift” when Russo offered him the artistic director position at Margiela However, his tenure at Maison Margiela has provided him with critical success In addition, the label has done well financially, and showed a 23% year-over-year sales increase when OTB reported its fiscal 2023 earnings in February Galliano said in his Wednesday statement that he acknowledged his challenges but was also proud of his success at the company but look at what we have built,” Galliano wrote Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The designer fills the role at the LVMH-owned house after an 11-year tenure at Loewe The deal frees up owner Capri Holdings to rebuild its Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo brands following a failed merger with Tapestry Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Thanks for visiting Could the look be a secret homage to Chalamet “He came to my house in Paris and just started talking,” John Galliano said of meeting Martin Margiela in the Autumn/Winter 2015 issue of this magazine how forward-thinking.” That was over ten years ago he has been at the helm of the house and responsible for some of the most important extraordinary fashion moments from the past decade a statement posted to his Instagram announced that Galliano is stepping down from his post at the label before referencing his 14 years of sobriety and an illuminating conversation with Renzo Rosso – president of Only the Brave (OTB Group) but ultimately feeling content in his new self and I better understood the all-consuming act of creativity.” He did not disclose his next move leaving one more spare seat in fashion’s great musical chairs His appointment at Maison Margiela came as a surprise to the industry in 2014. His antisemitic outburst had been generously publicised in the media, and continues to be the subject of deliberation, with a documentary debuting earlier this year following his remarkable fall from grace Combining that with concerns that Galliano’s longstanding reputation as a showman could sully the quiet anonymised power the label had nurtured its roots with under the famously reclusive Martin Margiela Rosso’s choice of successor felt unprecedented which our fashion features director Alexander Fury called “an astonishing you-need-to-be-there-to-believe-it moment of fashion trickery.” we highlight the best of John Galliano’s spectacular tenure at Maison Margiela Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events John Galliano has packed in his tabis and bid Maison Margiela farewell after ten years at the helm The eminent British fashion designer shared his formal resignation with a candid letter posted to social media where he expressed his “joyous gratitude” for the tenure and the theatrical sartorial creations he conjured up over the decade In fashion’s game of creative director revolving door—a phrase coined to describe the constant appointments and departures of artistic leads at prestigious luxury houses—his surprising absence has piqued interest the 64-year-old has left us on a cliffhanger “The rumours…Everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream,” he wrote Galliano bids the Parisian-based label goodbye on a high note. In January this year, the house presented what could be argued as Galliano’s modern magnum opus in the form of its Spring/Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection Hosted after dark under the Pont Alexandre III bridge, Galliano conjured the bygone world of Paris’ Belle Époque era in all its glamour—and grime. With models’ faces painted like porcelain dolls by Pat McGrath and choreographed to teeter down the runway like puppets on strings the beauty and extravagance of the silhouettes was nothing short of a spectacle reminiscent of his 90s heyday at Christian Dior that coup de théâtre was his final bow as artistic director of the luxuriate Galliano also spent a few months in 2024 attempting to rehabilitate his wider brand image through the release of his documentary Charting his climatic rise to the pinnacle of fashion to his swift fall from grace after an alcohol-fuelled anti-sematic attack in 2010 the film offered a new perspective on a man fallen out of favour This was something Galliano acknowledged in his statement “I felt guilty that my behaviour perpetuated the stereotype that creativity had to be fuelled by drink and drugs we’ve proven that creativity is never out of fashion It’s not fuelled by those destructive forces but by a creative community that cares and considers design.” Galliano concluded his message with a note to his atelier and a wider musing on clothing as a medium for craftsmanship we are driven by beauty—the quest for balance construction and the lightness of a feather.” By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use With the news of John Galliano’s departure from Maison Margiela we’re looking back at Grace O’Neill’s reflection on fashion’s conflicted relationship with the controversial designer Others believe he may be poised to take over Givenchy—his old stomping ground before Dior—following the exit of Matthew Williamson.  But here’s the inescapable thing. It’s a moot point to discuss whether or not John Galliano should be “un-cancelled”, because John Galliano was never really cancelled. Six months after the incident, Kate Moss hired Galliano to design her wedding dress he was installed as creative director of Maison Margiela where he has been quietly working for the last decade He’s been featured in profiles for Vanity Fair and Vogue the Washington Post’s fashion critic he received the kind of second chance that is reserved for wealthy white men There’s no question that if his work wasn’t so valuable if so many business people could’t see the bankability of it that we would be having this conversation right now And so the question at the heart of High & Low isn’t—or at least it shouldn’t be—whether someone can come back from public disgrace It should make us assess the pitfalls of idolatry of the risks that come with turning a man into a God Because I walked away from High & Low overwhelmed by quite how human John Galliano is.  I don’t necessarily mean this as a compliment Galliano is one of the most remarkably complex and flawed documentary subjects I’ve ever seen The footage in which he reveals he didn’t know there were multiple separate anti semitic rants—he thought there was only one—was staggering It makes one question—as Philipp Virgattii the victim of one of Galliano’s attacks who visibly bears the scars of the encounter to this day wonders aloud in the film—just how sincere his public repentance was Galliano is inconveniently and unavoidably flawed Watching him speak as openly and candidly and vulnerably as he seems able to is to sit in the uncomfortable mire of ambiguous feelings and competing judgements Do I think what he said and did at the Café de Perle is unforgivable Do I fear that his redemption arc is coinciding with a worrying upward trajectory of anti semitism Do I believe that addicts behave in ways that they don’t understand and that later repulse them if not the greatest living fashion designer and that the world is a richer and more beautiful place with his clothing in it I am making peace with the fact that I have to be able to sit with all of these things at once Grace O'Neill is the editor of ELLE Australia As a journalist her work has been published in The Guardian She is also the host of popular podcasts “What the ELLE?” and “After Work Drinks” Photography: Getty Images.Tagsmaisonmargielajohn gallianodesignerRelated ArticlesFashionHere's What The Fashion Industry Thinks John Galliano's Next Move Is John Galliano is set to leave Maison Margiela later this year The Formula 1 driver took his talents from the race track to the red carpet to co-chair tonight's event.