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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Beige suede and leather mocassin stiletto with ankle bracelet JOHN GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige suede and leather mocassin stiletto with ankle bracelet. Inside platform on the front of the shoe, height = 2,5cm Heel's height = 13cm Gazette print under the shoe. Leather t...
2000s John Galliano Gazette scarf
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Long John Galliano Gazette silk scarf. The Galliano Gazette is an iconic print created by John Galliano in the early 2000s. Inspired by a “newspaper” motif designed by Elsa Schiapare...
A/W 2010 John Galliano Avant Guard Black 2000's Rectangle Sunglasses - Shades
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible A/W 2010 Runway Sunglasses by John Galliano, featuring an avant guard rectangular geometric frame in black with rounded oval lenses, 'JG' Logo on the arms. MADE IN ITALY. ...
John Galliano shawl Winter 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Pink silk shawl embroidered with and impressive bow and a flower pattern in beige, green, and dark-purple tones, and edged with matching fringes. 2004 Fall-Winter Ready-to...
John Galliano Sculptural Runway Heels, 2009 — Size 39
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
An extraordinary archival pair from John Galliano’s 2009 collection, showcasing one of his most experimental heel constructions. The shoes feature a...
John Galliano stole 'Mapping the World' winter 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - (Made in France) Black silk muslin stole with a flower pattern in pink, green, blue, red, and yellow tones. 2004 Fall-Winter 'Mapping the World' Collection under the ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage grey Mongolian shearling fur suede lace panel gloves 7.5
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage grey Mongolian shearling fur suede lace panel gloves 7.5 Reference: GIYG/A00377 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Leather, Lace Color: Grey, Black ...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2005 Vintage fur leopard silk panels shawl
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2005 Vintage pink fur leopard silk panels shawl Reference: TGAS/E00782 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2005 As seen on: Alek Wek at ...
A/W 2010 John Galliano Avant Guard Purple 2000's Rectangle Sunglasses - Shades
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible A/W 2010 Runway Sunglasses by John Galliano, featuring an avant guard rectangular geometric frame in purple with rounded oval lenses, 'JG' Logo on the arms. MADE IN ITALY...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000s Diorissimo CD Logo Belt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Christian Dior by John Galliano CD logo belt in blue diorissimo monogram and leather, gold hardware. Size 80cm. Condition: Really good.
John Galliano shawl winter 2005
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Two-ply black silk muslin shawl embroidered with flowers in pink, yellow, and blue tones, ending with long fringes. 2005 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic directio...
Galliano trimming belt
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Wide blue silk belt embroidered with flowers. Not signed accessory - 2002-2003 Fall-Winter 'Eskimos' collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length withou...
John Galliano 2000’s Cotton Pixelated Photograph Print Square / Scarf
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
John Galliano 2000’s Cotton Pixelated Print Square / Scarf. The Scarf can be styled in a wide variety of ways. Size; ONE SIZE Measurements are provided ...
John Galliano ankle boots 'shagreen'
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - (Made in Italy) Leather heeled ankle boots with open tips, a white shagreen effect on a pink background, golden metal and patent leather details, inside-out leather h...
Galliano shawl with embroidery
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO -Black tulle shawl with fringes and flower embroidery. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Without the fringes: 200 cm x 100 cm SKU:FFD17
John Galliano stiletto shoes
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO -(Made in Italy) Leather stiletto shoes with silvery, golden, and black inside-out leather. Size 37FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Heel height: 13...
Galliano trimming belt
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Wide blue silk belt embroidered with flowers. Not signed accessory - 2002-2003 Fall-Winter 'Eskimo' Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length without...
Galliano Silk Muslin Stole
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - Silk muslin stole embroidered with threads representing bows. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 150 cm - Min. width: 30 cm Selle...
John Galliano Signature Gothic Waist Belt
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Early 2000's John Galliano waist belt, with the iconic & gothic 'Galliano' branding. Features silver velvet ribbon, removable decorative pin badges and gar...
Galliano Black Satiny Fabric Belt
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Black satiny fabric belt with a corset style design. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 95 cm - Width: 10 cm Sel...
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Coco Brown Soft Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coco linen scarf is an elegant piece that is easy to blend in with most outfits. Classic gift or personal purchase for all round the year, this hand woven scarf also supports artisa...
W 55.91 in L 55.91 in
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Sahara Olive Green Modern Artisanal Soft Hand Embroidered Hand Woven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coming together with heritage artisan cluster from the divine valleys of Kashmir in India, Variously brings to you a special collection of handwoven and hand embroidered scarves...
H 44 in W 112 in L 44 in
Kaavi Silk Large Square Scarf Hand Crafted By Artisans in Red Black Gold
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An expression of art form called shibori learned over years of expertise, Kaavi is not just a scarf but an art piece. Created meticulously by expert artisans in India using rich natu...
Artist Richard Anuszkiewicz limited first edition Op Art Silk Scarf, 1970s
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Austin, TX
1970s artist Richard Anuszkiewicz silk printed scarf. Commissioned by the Smithsonian in 1970s for their gift shop. Limited first edition. Collectors item. Condition: Very good. We...
Early 2000s Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Bow Brown Patent Leather Flats
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A forever favourite by the fashion community, the Ferragamo Varina bow ballet flats are a timeless investment. This pair is made from dark chocolate brown patent leather and embellis...
Giuseppe Zanotti Lady Gaga Swarovski Crystal Spike Wedges Heels
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in London, GB
Work of art Giuseppe Zanotti Lady Gaga Silver Swarovski crystal & spike embellished contoured wedges. Fall 2012 collection. Bought for £4250 and unworn with spare spikes/tag. Meticul...
Size: vintage size 9B; true to size
Unworn Hand-Painted Persian Toe Flat Thong Sandals - US 9, 1950s
By Exotica Footwear
Located in Tucson, AZ
An immaculate pair of vintage gold sandals in a wearable modern size? With a Persian toe?! Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Gold leather fla...
Alexandre Birman Snakeskin Laced Front Open Toe Sling Back High Heels 9B
By Alexandre Birman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexandre Birman, snake skin, laced front, open toe, sling back, high heels marked size 9B. Fabulous shoes in very good, barely worn condition. Leather laces close at the front, open...
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Chopard for Heiando Silk Scarf Butterfly Flowers
By Chopard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This yellow Chopard scarf is a true collector's scarf, one to own to wear, show or frame. The perfect colorway to accessorize your wardrobes. We offer m...
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Hermès 1991 Foulard Carré 90 Soies Volantes Navy Ecru Silk Scarf Hermes
By Loïc Dubigeon, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf 90 in silk twill, Soies volantes pattern by Loïc Dubigeon, published in 1991, in shades of red and blue on ecru, navy blue edge. Width 90 cm x length 90 cm approx...
H 51.97 in L 51.97 in
ATELIER VERSACE shawl
By Atelier Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
Atelier Versace Collection SS 1995 Shawl/pareo with ladybugs and butterflies 100% batiste cotton Made in Italy Signed Care tag Machine stitched hem cm. 132 x 132 Excellent condition
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf Reference: TGAS/B01660 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Fur Color: Black, White Pattern: Ge...
L 53.55 in
John Galliano Rabbit Fur Scarf, 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - (Made in France) Rabbit fur scarf decorated with lace and a bow. Silk lining. 2001 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensio...
Size: 36
Rare John Galliano Santiags
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible JOHN GALLIANO beige suede boots Condition: very good Made in Italy Material: suede Color : beige Size: 36FR Dimensions: heel 7.5 cm, shaft height without heel 26 cm Year: ...
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage red calfskin leather denim fingerless floves
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage red calfskin leather denim fingerless floves Reference: ANWU/A00897 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Calfskin Leather, Denim Color: Burgun...
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 black white rabbit fur velvet scarf Reference: TGAS/B01660 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Fur Co...
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage red calfskin leather denim fingerless floves
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage red calfskin leather denim fingerless floves Reference: ANWU/A00897 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Calfskin Leather, Denim Color: Burgun...
John Galliano Logo Sunglasses
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano Logo Sunglasses Black, half-framed sunglasses with tortoise accents. Featuring gold tone details and 'JG' logo embellishment to the arms. Size – One Size Condition –...
W 9.85 in L 43.31 in
Galliano fox Large Stole in Silk Lining
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - Burgundy fox large stole with a silk lining. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 110 cm - Width: 25 cm Seller Reference: ACC195
Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta Monogram Flat Cap
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Ruder Than The Rest presents: Christian Dior by Galliano 2004 Rasta collection flat cap. A favourite accessory of designer John Galliano. Brown Diorissimo monogram fabric wih red, ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage gold CD green camouflage leather
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage gold CD green camouflage leather belt Reference: TGAS/C02014 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Gall...
John Galliano 2009ss runway platform abstract heels (38)
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Platform heels in patent leather adorned with gold hardware modeled in multiple looks for John Galliano's spring 2009 runway collection. Size: 39 (fits circa 38) Condition: 8/10, v...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Y2K Rasta red green web CD buckle belt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage Y2K Rasta red green web CD buckle belt Reference: ANWU/A00866 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Rasta Material: Feels lik...