Known for introducing rich theatricality and memorable fashion spectacles to the runway, John Galliano has enjoyed a singular career. The audacious British designer has garnered universal acclaim for genre-breaking collections not only at his eponymous label but also for Givenchy and Christian Dior.
From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless newspaper-print dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably newsworthy, drawing on history as often as it embodies a fresh and forward-looking sensibility, and over the years the designer has helped shape an ever-broadening new legion of enthusiasts for Parisian couture.
Born in Gibraltar but raised in South London by strict Roman Catholic working-class parents, Galliano attended the all-boys Church of England grammar school, where his flamboyance and interest in art attracted the attention of bullies. Eventually, Galliano ended up at the prestigious design and art school Central Saint Martins College (then called Saint Martin’s School of Art), where fellow British designers Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen also trained.
Galliano flourished at Central Saint Martins. While a student, he worked in the costume department at the National Theatre in London. His graduate collection in 1984, dubbed “Les Incroyables” and named for post–French Revolution fashion lovers, was modeled by close friends of his and earned a standing ovation. The line ended up in the storefront windows of London luxury boutique Brown’s on South Molton Street, and Galliano’s first official collection — after he graduated — debuted at Paris Fashion Week in 1989.
In the early 1990s, Galliano’s relationship with his financial backer, Plein Sud’s Faycal Amor, ended, and by 1994, he was broke and sleeping on the floor of a friend’s apartment. Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour and then-Vanity Fair editor André Leon Talley stepped in and introduced the budding designer to Portuguese socialite and fashion patron São Schlumberger and others. At Schlumberger’s Hôtel Particulier, Galliano’s shows became the stuff of fashion legend. His collection, a blend of Japanese modernist style as well as nostalgia for Art Deco and 1940s’ tailoring, earned raves in glossy magazines and garnered the attention of Princess Diana, Madonna and other fashion luminaries.
Once the Galliano name was well known among the world’s most stylish set, the chairperson of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, appointed Galliano head designer of French fashion house Givenchy. One year later, in 1996, LVMH moved him to the design team at Dior, where he produced scores of celebrated looks for Dior Haute Couture. Today, Galliano is the creative director of Maison Margiela.
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John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower patt...
Orange knit long vets with franges and bow GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange knit long vets with franges and gros-grain bow on the middle front. Knit composition: 50% acrylic, 50% wool SIZE XS on tag but fit oversize
John Galliano crochet vest 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Multicolor crochet vest with patchwork panels. Opening at the bottom of one sleeve. Size and composition labels missing; fits a French size 38/40/42. Fall/Winter 2004 Read...
John Galliano Black And Gray Chevron Mohair Sweater With Oversized Neck 1999
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a John Galliano black-and-gray chevron-striped mohair sweater featuring an exaggerated, oversized neck silhouette. Rendered in soft, brushed mohair, ...
JOHN GALLIANO FW 90 Iconic and rare anatomical cut-out cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1990 iconic and rare anatomical and structured cut-out crop cardigan from “Fencing” collection by John Galliano Zipper on the front 70% wool 20% angora 10% nylon
F/W 2000 John Galliano Grey Knit Fur Oversized Asymmetric Tunic Sweater Top
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous oversized knit lapin John Galliano tunic sweater. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this soft asymmetric top features a turtleneck, button closure at the ne...
John Galliano cream wool and fur sweater with matching shearling bag, fw 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano sweater and bag set ▪ Cream knitted wool turtleneck sweater ▪ Leather lacing at the shoulders ▪ Patchwork leather and suede app...
John Galliano 1990s Gatsby Roaring 20s Print Rayon Vintage 90s Cardigan Top
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1990s JOHN GALLIANO Great Gatsby Roarin' 20s novelty print rayon cardigan ! Features rhinestone buttons up the front. Lightweight soft rayon fabric stretches to fit. Can easily ...
John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh ▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes ▪ Lo...
2000s John Galliano Orange and Blue Argyle Sweater Set
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Y2K John Galliano silk and cashmere blend sweater set. Short sleeve shallow v neck pullover with a crewneck cardigan. Printed orange, light blue and navy blue all over argyle. Small ...
John Galliano purple and black herringbone mohair sweater and skirt set, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple mohair sweater and skirt set ▪ Black herringbone design with purple base ▪ Turn-over cuffs ▪ Large high-neck fold-over c...
S/S 2003 John Galliano Indian Collection Pink Colourful Logo Sweater - Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2003 John Galliano 'Indian' collection cardigan sweater with loud 'Galliano' signature print Knit and buttons down the front. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are pro...
$488Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00253 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Logoman...
JOHN GALLIANO Size M Brown Wool Blend Turtleneck Chunky Knit Sweater
By John Galliano
Located in San Francisco, CA
JOHN GALLIANO sweater in a brown wool blend knit featuring a chunky knit style, long sleeves with black tassel details, and turtleneck. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Modera...
$1,435
Galliano cardigan 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in Italy) Short off-white mesh cardigan ornamented with black tulle elements. Single-size. 2001 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of John Gallian...
John Galliano Blended Mohair and Cashmere Cardigan, 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - (Made in Italy) Blended mohair and cashmere cardigan in purple, yellow, red, and pink tones. Size M indicated. 2004 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condit...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...
$1,224Sale Price|20% Off
DIOR Travis Scott Cactus Jack 2022 beige 100% cashmere oblique vest sweater M
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Travis Scott Cactus Jack 2022 beige 100% cashmere oblique vest sweater M Reference: YIKK/A00089 Brand: Dior Designer: Kim Jones Collection: Trav...
John Galliano F/W 2000 crocodile print cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
John Galliano F/W 2000 crocodile print cardigan Label: John Galliano Material: 100% cashmere Country of Manufacture: Italy Additional Info: vintage crocodile print cashmere c...
Early 1990s John Galliano Script Turtleneck
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
John Gallino turtleneck from the earlt 1990s. Fabric has been designed to look like tea soaked old scripts with John Galliano printed all over in d...
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan 2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan Shoulders: 42 cm / 16.54 in Sleeve Length: 73 ...
JOHN ELLIOTT Size XS Green Cotton Hoodie Sweatshirt
By John Elliott
Located in San Francisco, CA
JOHN ELLIOTT sweatshirt in a sage green cotton featuring a hooded style, side zipper details, and inner kangaroo pocket. Made in USA.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wea...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Stretch Viscose Gold Logo Cardigan
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer collared long-sleeve Gucci top/cardigan designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection and classically Tom Ford for Gucci, this blouse features an op...
1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native Americ
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Polo by Ralph Lauren 1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native American Inspired Sweater
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set ▪ Cropped vest top ▪ Cropped long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ Maxi long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ High waisted wide-leg pan...
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1980s Oscar de la Renta Vintage Black Knit SparklySequin Paillettes Top or Shirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Shiny black top by Oscar de la Renta covered with large sequin paillettes. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over head). The bust measures 40"-45" (unstretched and stretche...
$385Sale Price|43% Off
Size: 34/Italy
Valentino Crew Neck with Chiffon Open High-Neck Tie Collar Pullover
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino wonderful craftsmanship in this simply elegant black crew-neck pullover is accented with black silk chiffon open-neck tie collar which can be worn either open or clo...
1980S BRIONI Burgundy Cashmere Sweater
By Brioni
Located in New York, NY
1980S BRIONI Burgundy Cashmere Sweater
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44
Vintage Light Blue & Multicolor Blumarine Floral Patterned Cardigan Size IT 44
By Bluemarine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage light blue, rust, and orange floral patterned cardigan by Blumarine. Crew neck. Button closures at center front. 30" bust, 14" shoulder width, 21" length.
1990s Byblos Vintage 100% Wool Chunky Knit Sweater Top with Flower Design
By Byblos
Located in Sparks, NV
Oversized chunky knit wool sweater by Byblos. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over the head). 100% wool. Fits most sizes S-L. The bust measures 50", waist 39", drop shoulders 17",...
Jean Paul Gaultier Gentle Black Wool With Detailed Bell Sleeves Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier black gentle-knit wool open-tie sweater features detailed edges as well as the slightly flared bell cuffs. The front has two knit ties measuring 24" in leng...
$608Sale Price|55% Off
Size: 40
Hermes République Francaise Liberté Égalité Fraternité 1789 Silk Sweater
By Hermès
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hermes République Francaise Liberté Égalité Fraternité 1789 Silk Twill Wool Knit Trim Shirt Sweater. Original silk screen design c1989 by Joachim...
1980's DRIES VAN NOTEN cashmere and wool knit top with button back closure
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Billowy, jet-black high neck top with button back closure from Dries Van Noten dating to the 1980's. Size 40. Has an oversized/loose fit. Approximate measurements: shoulder 18", bust...
Vintage 2000's John Galliano Wool Knitted Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's John Galliano Wool Knitted Cardigan. This Cardigan features a thick woven ruffled hem along the edges of the cardigan as well as the end of the arms. The edges are tie...
Vintage 00’s Wool Multicolour Tassel Jumper
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage John Galliano Circa 00’s wool jumper. Features tassel hemline, contrasting knitted wool and crochet patchwork and V-neckline. In excellent vintage condition, brand new with o...
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black open knit crochet sleeve layered cardigan S
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black open knit crochet sleeve layered cardigan S Reference: TGAS/D00547 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Viscose Color: Black Pattern: So...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2010 Runway blue ribbon beige cardigan coat XS
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2010 Runway blue ribbon beige cardigan coat XS Reference: TGAS/D00787 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collecti...
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S
By MM6 Maison Margiela, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S Reference: TGAS/C00393 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: John Galliano Model: AIDS Charity hoodie Material: Co...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown logo Pointelle turtleneck sweater FR36 S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown logo Pointelle turtleneck sweater FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00254 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Logoman...
John Galliano Wool And Mohair Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano- (Made in France) Wool and mohair cardigan decorated with lace. M size indicated. There is a stain on the belt. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimen...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S
By MM6 Maison Margiela, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S Reference: TGAS/C00393 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: John Galliano Model: AIDS Charity hoodie Material: Co...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...
John Galliano Wool And Mohair Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano- (Made in France) Wool and mohair cardigan decorated with lace. M size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm -...
John Galliano Wool and Camel Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - (Made in Italy) Wool and camel wool cardigan decorated with butterflies. S size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder wid...