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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CHRISTIAN DIOR 1998 Runway John Galliano wool tweed gathered knot jacket FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1998 Runway John Galliano grey wool tweed gathered knot jacket FR36 S Reference: TGAS/G00280 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Col...
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage pink mohair blend shearling pyramid button cape jacket M
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage pink mohair blend shearling pyramid button cape jacket M Reference: MELK/A00674 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2000s Material: Mohair,...
John Galliano 2000’s Newspaper Print Avant Guard Huge Hooded Zip Down Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
An iconic 2000’s Galliano Newspaper printed Jacket, in a dusty pink colour way with the instantly recognisable 'John Galliano Gazette' exterior, asymmetric zip pockets at the bust an...
John Galliano Victorian Revival Opulent Jacket F/W2001
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Amazing John Galliano Victorian Revival opulent jacket from Fall/winter 2001. Of Prince de Galle silk/wool plaid with elaborate detachable collar and cuffs of silver fox, ruched and ...
Blue velvet single breasted jacket JOHN GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue velvet single breasted jacket . Main fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane. Branded lining: 65% rayon, 35% silk. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both si...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano circa 1995
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - A ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Black satin tuxedo jacket. Composition and size labels missing, it can fit a 36FR/38FR. C...
Grey and black single breasted jacket GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey and black single breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: polyester and rayon. Branded Lining: Elite & polyester. Black gros-grain appliqué. Branded button and buttonhole closu...
Single breasted striped jacket CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano SS2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted cotton and silk striped jacket . Main fabric composition: 73% silk, 27% cotton. Silk lining. Branded Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuff...
John Galliano Fall/Winter 2005 Portrait Collar Leather Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano Fall/Winter 2005 portrait collar cropped leather jacket of distressed and gently wrinkled sheeps skin coffee brown leather. Dramatic drap...
Spring 1999 John Galliano tailored pinstriped short sleeve fitted Blazer Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Decadent John Galliano tailored fitted blazer featuring a fitted waistline, single button closure and padded structured shoulders. The silhouette is almost corset like. Superb. Size...
John Galliano Patchwork and Scrapbooking Embroidered Blazer
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Amazing John Galliano 2002 pre collection patchwork and applique blazer. The classicly tailored nipped ivory short jacket with appliques based on scrapbooking and patchworking. Swatc...
John Galliano New Runway Skirt Suit with Elaborate Detail 1990s
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool suit with a twist by John Galliano. It consist of a hip length single breasted jacket with small lapels and beautiful detail at the upper jacket including the ...
Christian Dior By John Galliano Runway Origami Lily Flower Cotton Jacket, FW2007
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Geneva, CH
Worn on the runway with a feminine satin silk dress (see picture 3 / look 33), this Christian Dior Fall-Winter 2007 ready-to wear jacket blends timele...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano Winter 2011
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
John Galliano - Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Dark green wool jacket with matching belt. Size marked 40IT, which corresp...
John Galliano 2000s Hand-Dyed Denim Jacket with Confederate Flag Motif US 8
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
JOHN GALLIANO — ARCHIVED HAND-DYED DENIM JACKET (Confederate Flag Motif, Early 2000s) A rare and highly expressive John Galliano archived denim jacket — a piece that sits firmly in ...
John Galliano Wool Jacket w Beaded Hem, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in Marlborough, GB
John Galliano monochromatic wool jacket, Fall Winter 2004 Brass beading at hem and at cuffs Very good vintage condition, missing brand label but composition label is attached Does u...
Vintage 1990s John Galliano wool & Cashmere mix grey three quarter sleeve jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Vintage 90s John Galliano red label grey wool & cashmere mix with silk lining jacket. ...
Navy blue blazer with silk embroideries vest attached John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue blazer with silk embroideries vest attached . The front of the vest is attached from the side inside the jacket. (No back of vest) Fabric composition: 95% wool, 5% cashmere...
John Galliano Suede Size 10 2000s Leather Y2K Beaded Khaki Cropped Blazer Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO suede / leather khaki beige beaded embroidered crop blazer jacket ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn brass beads and embroidery throughout. Single button...
John Galliano Brown Suede Cropped Waistcoat with Fox Fur Trim, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Suede, Fox ▪ Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ ...
John Galliano F/W 2006 Jacquard Fitted Blazer
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Fitted blazer John Galliano crafted from black jacquard fabric with an all-over textured floral pattern. Features dramatic oversized peaked lapels with decorative buttons, asymmetric...
NWT John Galliano Early 2000s Black Beaded Sequin Size 6 Rayon Y2K Swing Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s new with tags deadstock JOHN GALLIANO black beaded open front swing jacket ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black beads throughout the entire jacket. The perfec...
John Galliano coat by John Galliano Winter 1999
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - 1999 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Gray wool coat with a black silk lining. Size 42FR indicated. Made in Fran...
Grey wool single-breasted blazer with printed silk edge John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool single-breasted blazer with printed silk edge and black velvet buttons. Authenticity hologram. Shoulder pads. Metallic brand on the left pocket. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (FR) L (US)
John Galliano blue jacket Fall 2002
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Navy-blue jacket ornamented with blue-shade flower embroidery. Crossed button line. Silk lining. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 200...
Denim jacket "Magic John" Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim jacket "Magic John" . Branded button and buttonhole closure middle front and cuffs. Top-stitched . Pockets on both side. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
John Galliano Early 00s Shearling Jacket.
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Early 2000s John Galliano shearling jacket in a size 36, fitting best on a size S, for that chill oversized look. Crafted from rich brown suede with soft black shearling, it features...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Lamé Draped Blouson Jacket, SS 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Fabric: Lamé (Metal), Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excel...
Rare Galliano Girl Bellow Bustle Back Cargo Pocket Blazer, 1991
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
"Galliano Girl" Rare Bellow Bustle Back Cargo Pocket Blazer from 1991. Fitted cut blazer of a sanguine burgundy ( a favorite Galliano color) stretch cotton/rayon twill with large bus...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Pantsuit 38FR
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the ...
1990's Rare John Galliano Paris Roaring 20's Jacket US 6
By John Galliano
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Rare 1990s JOHN GALLIANO PARIS Great Gatsby Roaring 20's cartoon print We offer more exclusive fashion & fur items, view our frontstore. Deta...
Beige mohair single breasted long jacket with purple crêpe edge GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige mohair single breasted long jacket with purple crêpe edge. Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the pocket flap. SIZE 38/M
JOHN GALLIANO cotton blend grey floral jacquard tapestry blazer jacket EU50 L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO beige cotton blend grey floral jacquard tapestry blazer jacket EU50 L Reference: PRCG/A00091 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Cotton, Blend Color:...
John Galliano Spring 2002 Bandana heart print Vintage Cotton silk Moto Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
John Galliano Spring 2002 Cotton/ silk blend Moto jacket in a Black and ecru heart print. This delightful Jacket is beautifully cut, featuring adjustable side belts, asymmetric zip c...
John Galliano FW 1998 Vintage wool jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
John Galliano FW 1998 Vintage wool jacket Designer John Galliano Collection: FW 1998 John Galliano style: 8H12021076 Size: 42 FR Country of manufacture: France Composition: 100% wool...
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John Galliano F/W 2000 Khaki Brown Floral-Appliqué Double-Breasted Jacket And Shift Dress Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2000 collection of John Galliano, this two-piece ensemble comprises a double-breasted jacket and a coordinating sleeveless shift dress, both rendered in a khaki brown fa...
F/W 1990 John Galliano Runway Black White Striped Zip Bustle Jacket US 8, UK 10
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black and white striped John Galliano London jacket. From the Fall/Winter 1990 'Fencing' collection, this beautiful jacket d...
Late 1980s John Galliano Denim Patchwork Blazer
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
John Galliano blazer from his early collections in the late 1980s. Navy blue linen, treated to look like denim with deconstructed blue denim, white eyelet cotton, mesh and gingham pa...
JOHN GALLIANO fringe embellished sleeve cotton double breasted jacket FR46 S
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO black fringe embellished sleeve cotton double breasted jacket FR46 S Reference: SYYG/A00004 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Floral Closure: ...
John Galliano jacket spring 2007
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Black iridescent canvas jacket with front pleats and ornamented with muslin flower embroidery in gray and white tones. Black silk lining. Composition and size labels missi...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage navy purple topstitch bar blazer FR38 M
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage navy purple topstitch bar blazer FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00299 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Navy, Purple Pattern: Pi...
John Galliano FW 1998 Sculptural Jacket Wool Silk
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
John Galliano’s Sculptural Plaid Masterpiece A symphony of structure and softness, this John Galliano jacket redefines traditional plaid with a distinctly avant-garde approach. The s...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1997 Runway John Galliano pink tweed ribbon trimmed jacket FR42 L
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1997 Runway John Galliano pink tweed ribbon trimmed jacket FR42 L Reference: TGAS/E00086 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collect...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano Spring-Summer 1999
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 1999 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Beige blended wool jacket with short gathered sleeves. Silk lining. Size 40FR ...
John Galliano F/W 2005 Brown Lambskin Ruched Wide-Collar Cropped Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2005 collection of John Galliano, this cropped jacket is cut from supple lambskin in a warm chocolate brown. The defining feature is an oversized, draped shawl collar th...
Galliano jacket by John Galliano Fall-Winter 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Flared blue satin suit jacket. Size 40FR indicated. Made in France. Condition: Ve...
John Galliano S/S 2010 Brocade Peacoat
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary archival peacoat from John Galliano's Spring/Summer 2010 collection, blending impeccable tailoring with the house's unmistakable sense of fantasy. Woven in a luminou...
Christian Dior 2005 Blossom Monogram Trench Coat size 38
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
An Elusive Christian Dior 2005 Blossom monogram print trench coat. Designed by John Galliano. Pink and white blossom monogram print. Classic oversized trench coat silhouette with shoulder pads. Raised letter Dior elastic banding. Unlined cotton drill fabric. Composition: Cotton/elasthane. Provenance: Y2K, 2000s vintage, 2005. Made in France. Authenticity guaranteed. Size: Marked 38 fits oversized, S/M. Condition: Excellent condition, very few signs of wear. Elastic has lost most of its elasticity which is typical of 2000s Dior...
Down jacket with leopard print and hood with fur edge GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Down jacket with leopard print and hood with detachable fur edge. Main fabric composition and lining: 100% polyester. Padding: 80% down, 20% feather. Leather edge on the middle fron...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Knitted Hooded Cardigan Coat, FW 2002
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Yak, Cashmere, Nylon, Rabbit, Kangaroo, Lambskin Leather ▪ Details: Leat...
2002 John Galliano Black Lambskin Leather Double Breasted Coat 8US / 42F
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This John Galliano coat from 2002 is crafted from supple black lambskin leather and tailored in a sharply contoured silhouette. The double-breasted front features oversized buttons a...
John Galliano Early 2000s Size 42 Gray + Purple Pinstripe Blazer Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO grey and purple pin striped blazer jacket! Lightweight wool blend (just like a suit), and fully lined in silk that features Galliano's infamous new...
John Galliano F/W 2004 Black Leather Blazer with Crystal Details
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Black leather blazer John Galliano crafted from supple lambskin with a tailored silhouette. Features shawl collar, open front construction, and fitted waist with articulated seaming ...
Single breasted jacket in beige bouclette and suede inset John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted jacket in beige bouclette and suede inset and leather buttons closure in the middle front and on cuffs as well. Gather on the bottom edge of the sleeves. Main fabric...
S/S 1996 John Galliano Paris Broderie Anglaise Ballet Peplum White Jacket 40FR
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous white embroidered John Galliano blazer. From his Spring/Summer 1996 Ballet-inspired collection, multiple pieces on the runway featured similar broderie anglaise...
Galliano Grey Wool Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano -(Made in France) Grey wool jacket. Size 40FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm, Sleeve length: 70 cm, Length: 60 cm Condition: Very good conditio...
John Galliano brown leather twisted off-shoulder jacket, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano brown leather jacket ▪ Off-shoulder ▪ Bias cut panels ▪ Front button closure ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ FR 42 - UK 14 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 2000
Christian Dior Navy Blue & Black Wide Stripe Wool Twill Jacket Late 90s-2000s 4
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior navy Blue & black wide stripe wool twill jacket late 1990s early 2000s. Large black oval single button waist front closure. Wide notched lap...
John Galliano silk jacket spring 1998
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Gathered silk jacket marked with a black flower pattern on a multicolored striped background. Size 40FR. 1998 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic ...
John Galliano Vintage Jacket in Toile de Jouy Print 2004FW
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Piece Description: This striking John Galliano vintage jacket is adorned with the iconic toile de jouy print in deep purple on an ivory base. Known for its romantic, pastoral scenes ...