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 Blue Acrylic Resin Bracelet Bangle with Newspaper Inclusions
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning John Galliano Paris bracelet is from the 2000 Autumn-Winter "Newspaper" collection. The bangle features an acrylic, or Lucite, chunky geometric shape in transparent blu...
John Galliano Yellow Acrylic Resin Bracelet Bangle with Newspaper Inclusions
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning John Galliano Paris bracelet is from the 2000 Autumn-Winter "Newspaper" collection. The bangle features an acrylic, or Lucite, chunky sliced shape in transparent neon y...
John Galliano Clear Acrylic Resin Bracelet Bangle with Newspaper Inclusions
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning John Galliano Paris bracelet is from the 2000 Autumn-Winter "Newspaper" collection. The bangle features an acrylic, or Lucite, chunky sliced shape in transparent light ...
John Galliano Multicolor Aluminum Link Bracelet Bangle
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare John Galliano bangle bracelet features an aluminum chunky link shape with a multicolor pattern. The bracelet is fully articulated and fits very nicely on the wrist. It is c...
Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet, circa 1880 Belle Époque
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian, Belle Epoque bracelet set with natural Salmon Coral cabochons of extraordinary beauty. It is very rare to find ...
Coral
Lisa Jenks Modernist Sterling Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Jenk's heavy sterling link bracelet with dot-dash decoration, slightly 50's in feel but 80's in scale. 7.5" x .75" Great for men or women. 1980's USA. ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 9ct Gold, Pearl & Jadeite Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bracelet 9ct Gold Tagged Circa 1940’s Pretty Little Vintage Bracelet. Set with Two Colour Gold Links, Cultured Pearl & Jadeite. Measures Length Approx 7 Inches Width...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver Turquoise Paneled Bracelet Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous sterling silver paneled bracelet with a slide in clasp. Measuring .81 in wide - 7.5 inches end to end. 7 Panels each with a bezel set Turquoise stone. Will fit a 6" inch wr...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Charles Krypell Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Bracelet
By Charles Krypell
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant sapphire and diamond bracelet by American designer, Charles Krypell. Channel set sapphires encircle the wrist with gracefully curved diamonds overlapping. The bracelet has 1...
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
Renaissance styled Austrian – Hungarian or Bohemian Gilt Silver Bracelet hand made circa 1900 -1920s. Fine used condition, no missing stones...
Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel
Enamel Diamond Maharaja Floral Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Maharaja bracelet features unique hand painted miniature art set with 14K gold, sterling silver & 2.28 carats diamonds. This beautiful bangle is filled with intricate flora...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Pair of Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelets by Doris Panos
By Doris Panos
Located in Darnestown, MD
Pair of gold and diamond bangle bracelets by Doris Panos. The bracelets are hinged. They have an inner diameter of 2 1/4 inches. They are 1/4 inch in height. Total diamond weght of e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Knot Chain Bracelet, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage 18-karat gold chain bracelet is a beautifully crafted piece that exudes timeless elegance. The bracelet features slightly twisted chain links that alternate with intrica...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle
Located in Maywood, NJ
Dr. Leo Bakeland invented Bakelite in the early 1900s. Bakeland discovered that the material would cool quickly and wouldn’t melt, regardless of the temperatures. He took out a patent on the idea in 1907. The material was heated to a melting point and then poured into molds and sheets to create the different pieces. It was used for a number of things including toys and for electronics parts. The material was never meant to be expensive, but to give those without a lot of money access to quality pieces. Many companies stopped using Bakelite in the early 1940s as the need for World War II related products took hold. By the end of the War, new technologies in the world of plastics had made Bakelite obsolete. The height of Bakelite jewelry...
Silver
$23,195
H 0.15 in W 0.51 in L 6.54 in
Antique French Art Deco 10.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 10.45 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco bracelet; part of our diverse collection of luxury diamond bracelets. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond bracelet has been crafted in platinum. The articulated bracelet is composed of ten pierced decorated, Art Deco style rectangular cut cornered links, conjoined with horizontal pales. Each link is ornamented with ten pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, accented with eight further eight-cut diamonds framing the conjunction of the connecting bar links. The horizontal pale articulated joining links are embellished with three further Old European round cut diamonds. The bracelet secures with a discreet, integrated push fit clasp and benefits from the added security of a safety chain. This stunning antique diamond bracelet is hallmarked to the tongue with the French platinum mark (dog's head) and the maker's mark. This stunning antique 1920's diamond bracelet is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card. Such antique bracelets in this combination are often set with lower grade diamonds, the high grade diamonds of this bracelet indicate the high quality of the piece. This stunning bracelet is one of the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This 10 carat diamond bracelet...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. charm bracelet is crafted from luxurious 18-karat yellow gold and showcases the Tiffany's timeless elegance. Measuring 7 ¼ inches in length and weigh...
Yellow Gold
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W 1.19 in Dm 2.64 in L 8.29 in
John Galliano Resin Acrylic Bracelet Bangle Gold Flakes Inclusions
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant John Galliano bracelet features a resin, acrylic, or Lucite chunky bangle shape in a multilayer pattern. The transparent resin is complimented with a black layer embedde...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Bracelet
By John Galliano
Located in Nice, FR
CHRSITIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Egypitan revival ring bracelet featuring antique ornaments and three lucite scarabs. The scarabs are an irridescent orange/gold which changes in diff...