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 F/W 1997 "Suzy Sphinx" Collectors Ruched Detail Black Suit
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
John Galliano Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” Vintage Ruched Detail Suit Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 1997 Material: Jacket: 100% wo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alt...
John Galliano Distressed 2000’s Double Denim Jacket & Jeans Set - Skull applique
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Incredible Vintage John Galliano distressed denim ensemble. Comprising a paint splattered denim jacket & jeans with leather lamb skin appliqué detailing and with Galliano embo...
John Galliano F/W 1999 Black & Ivory Chevron Intarsia Cropped Blazer And Midi Skirt Set
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 1999 collection of John Galliano, this two-piece set comprises a cropped blazer and a coordinating midi skirt worked in a bold black-and-ivory chevron intarsia, with geo...
2000's John Galliano 3 pc Floral Cashmere Knit Sweater Set, Matching Silk Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 2000's John Galliano 3 pc yellow floral set, matching cashmere knit tank and V-neck cardigan work together with the unusual matching silk chiffon skirt with inset brocade front...
1995 JOHN GALLIANO 'Pin-Up / Misia Diva' Houndstooth RUNWAY Suit Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a very rare John Galliano runway suit from the Spring 1995 'Pin-up/Misia Diva' collection, made in a fine black-and-white houndstooth that referenc...
John Galliano Archival Striped Knit Ensemble —'Suzy Sphinx' Collection F/W 1997
By John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Documented runway ensemble from John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” collection, presented in Paris. Widely regarded as one of Galliano’s most imaginative and theatrical s...
S/S 1996 John Galliano ‘L'Ecole de Danse’ Runway Broderie Anglaise Skirt Suit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This John Galliano ensemble from the Spring/Summer 1996 L’Ecole de Danse collection consists of a fitted jacket paired with a kilted mini skirt. Crafted in black sheer broderie angla...
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 ...
John Galliano Spring 2002 Runway Matching Set Jacket & High waisted Flares Jeans
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Incredible John Galliano Spring / Summer 2002 Runway set. Featuring a double breasted jacket with large collar and lapels, breast pockets and a fitted silhouette with tapered slee...
John Galliano Heathered Wool Two Piece Suit S/S 2001
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano's two piece suit Spring Summer 2001. Of heathered pale rasberry gray stretch wool with stretch silk lining, double breasted and styled in a late Victorian revival fitte...
S/S 1997 Givenchy by John Galliano Cropped Navy Blue Oversized Pantsuit FR40
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This navy blue pantsuit from Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection, designed by John Galliano, features a sharply tailored silhouette with a dramatic plunging neckline and exagger...
John Galliano Skirt Suit SZ 6US
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano suit Size 6US Excellent condition Skirt: Waist 29" Length 28" hem is uneven cut Hips 38" Jacket Underarm 38" Waist 31" Sleeve 27.5" FINAL SALE
Dior C. 2001 John Galliano Blue Convertible Zipper Skirt Suit
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Dior vintage light blue skirt suit featuring jacket with spread collar, button up front, removable peplum with D logo zipper pulls, belt loops, raw hem, and zipper trim. Ma...
GIVENCHY COUTURE By JOHN GALLIANO F/W 1996 Collectors Bow Suit FR38
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
Givenchy by John Galliano Fall Winter 1996 Collectors Bow Suit FR38 Brand: Givenchy Designer: John Galliano Collection: Fall Winter 1996 Fab...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Iceberg Blue Satin Double Breasted Oversized Suit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This John Galliano suit from the Fall/Winter 1994 Black collection is cut in an oversized silhouette, featuring a double-breasted jacket paired with straight-leg trousers. Crafted in...
John Galliano Cream Knitted Skirt Suit Adorned With Black Feathers, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Skirt Suit ▪ Maori Collection, Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Constructed from cream knitted wool yarn ▪ Adorned with black feathers and green beads ▪ Short sleeve sw...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
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 ...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999
John Galliano 1998 Wool Tailcoat Suit
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano is known for his exquisite tailoring and this suit is no exception. This is impeccable lapel collar that wraps around your full neck. Wear this suit to your next even...
John Galliano 1994 Plum Wool Blazer & Skirt Set with Ribbon Appliqué
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare early work from John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1994 collection, this two-piece skirt suit captures the designer’s precision tailoring and emerging signature of romantic, body-con...
John Galliano Spring 1999 Blue Silk Brocade Skirt Suit
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashion History: This blue silk brocade set (jacket and skirt) is from John Galliano's Spring 1999 Collection. During the height of Galliano's fascination with historical dress, Art ...
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Englishtown, NJ
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Embellished Feather Print Silk Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the jacket is FR 40, the dress is FR 38
Prince of Wales pattern trouser-suit John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Prince of Wales pattern trouser-suit with pink zig-zag top-stitching. Main fabric composition: 98% wool, 2% stretch. Lining: 94% silk, 6% elastane Branded buttons. 2 decorative but...
John Galliano Spring /Summer 2002 Runway Waistcoat Top & Matching Low rise Pants
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fabulous John Galliano Spring /Summer 2002 Runway Ensemble, comprising a fitted double breasted Waistcoat Top & Matching Low rise ‘Harem’ style Pants. This superb print is orna...
John Galliano wool and velvet skirt suit fw 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Dark grey skirt suit with brown velvet details at the lapels and cuffs by John Galliano Fall-winter 1996
1990s John Galliano Made in France Gray Pinstripe Wool Ruched Waist Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This impeccably tailored two-piece pantsuit by John Galliano showcases the designer’s signature ability to combine classic tailoring with sculptural femininity. Crafted in France fr...
UNWORN John Galliano Newspaper Print Silk Tulle Lace Skirt Dress Jacket Suit 40
By John Galliano
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning John Galliano Ensemble In his iconic newspaper print Couture-like piece A masterpiece of tailoring Hand-embroidered details Extremely versatile, lower part can be worn as d...
John Galliano Spring 2004 Pink and Ecru Check Jersey Ensemble with Floral Motif
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Check & Floral Jersey Ensemble with Coordinated Chiffon Skirt Hem A spirited and feminine ensemble from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this coordinated set blen...
John Galliano S/S89 'Charles James' Runway Bolero Jacket and Wrap Skirt Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1989 ‘Charles James’ reddish/brown bolero jacket with integral waistcoat and bright raspberry red bias cut wrap skirt. Jacket in excellent condition. Ski...
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black and silver lace skirt set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Dior Boutique numbered black & silver lace skirt set with coordinating lace blouse. The fitted lace jacket has a nipped wais...
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...
John Galliano Halter Neck Playsuit S/S 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1988 "Blanche DuBois" collection by John Galliano - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black wool playsuit with halter neck asymmetric draped lapel - Original Large Rectangl...
John Galliano for Givenchy Autumn-Winter 1996 grey pinstripe strapless jumpsuit
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano for Givenchy Autumn-Winter 1996 grey pinstripe strapless jumpsuit - two hidden side pockets - internal wired bra - invisible...
John Galliano archival S/S 2001 denim dress and iconic jacket
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare John Galliano Archival Spring Summer 2001 denim floral print jacket and dress. Size 40 FR it can fit US 0 up to US 4/6.
Galliano set 1998s
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - (Made in France) Blended black linen set composed of a long jacket and pants, with openwork buttons made of dark-golden metal and black enamel. Size 40FR indicated. A...
John Galliano set
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Striped wool set composed of trousers and a jacket. Impressive wood buttons. Size 42FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Jacket: Che...
John Galliano S/S 2006 Runway Denim and Tulle Jacket, Jeans & Skirt Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Rare three-piece ensemble from John Galliano’s Spring 2006 runway collection, comprising a fitted jacket, slim-cut pants, and a pencil skirt, crafted in treated denim with tulle deta...
John Galliano For Givenchy Couture A/W 96 Jacket And Jumpsuit
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Couture Autumn/Winter 1996 black wool bow detail cropped jacket with matching jumpsuit. Runway look #3 designed by John Galliano. The jacket features Mandarin collar, Open f...
F/W 2003 John Galliano Cherry Print Vintage Palazzo pant all in one Jumpsuit
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage John Galliano Cherry print all in one Jumpsuit from the Fall / Winter 2003 Collection ! The garment is constructed of an insta...
John Galliano set
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in Italy) Silk and wool set composed of a cardigan, a top, and a skirt. Size L indicated, it fits a 38FR. A Collection circa 2002. Condition: Very good condition D...
Galliano suit set
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Black linen suit with a silk lining, composed of a jacket and trousers. Size 40FR. A Collection circa 1998. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: J...