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 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 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 a transparent b...
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...
18K Yellow & White Gold Two Tone Three Row Circle Hinged Bangle Diamond Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow and white gold, two tone, hard bracelet with diamonds. The bracelet has one round circle with pavé set round, brilliant-cut diamonds. The br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,877
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in L 1.97 in
Antique Neo-Etruscan Gold Large Buckle Bracelets, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful pair of antique Neo-Etruscan bracelets is a stunning example of elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The bracelets are crafted in yellow gold-filled finish, the brace...
Gold-filled, Gold
2.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in sophistication with our 2.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, meticulously crafted to radia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Ebony & Coral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. Visually arresting, this Swiss Modern bracelet is about contrasting shapes and textures. Gorgeous cabochon corals are set in eighteen-karat yellow gold at th...
Coral, 18k Gold
“Antique Russian 14k Gold Horseshoe Bracelet with Turquoise and Pearls, 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era bracelet made in st petersburg before 1890s in hourseshoe designe decorted with natural terquoise and nutaral white pearls in...
Antique 14K Gold Floral Engraved Bangle Bracelet, 1890-1910
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique bangle bracelet is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and finely engraved with graceful floral and foliate motifs. The design features scrolling leaves and delica...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.73ct Diamond Flexible Tennis Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond flexible tennis bracelet / bangle, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 71 round diamonds, 1.73 carats. Approximately E/F color and SI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Bakelite Bangle Bracelet Catalin Rare "End Of Day" 1930's
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning End of day Bakelite marbled with green, red, yellow and orange. Measuring 1 inch wide with a inner diameter of 64mm. This will fit a 6.25 inch wrist nicely. This is out of a...
Antique Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Locket Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality large antique Etruscan Revival Grand Tour carnelian intaglio 15K yellow gold locket bracelet Circa 1860 The impressive scale of this stunning bracelet indicates that it was created for a very wealthy individual, likely to commemorate a Grand Tour voyage. The exquisitely engraved carnelian intaglio depicts a complex scene with classical Roman architectural buildings, possibly the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, surrounded by angels with Christ amidst clouds watching over the Eternal City and being crowned by angels. The impressive size of the intaglio and superb execution point to this piece being created in Rome by a jeweler possibly associated with the Vatican Workshops. Rome was the pinnacle of attraction of the Grand Tour- the seat of papal splendour, capital of the ancient world and a treasure trove of art. Numerous fine jewelers worked tirelessly to create beautiful mementos to commemorate the Grand Tour travels of the wealthy. The Castellani family, Carlo Giuliano, Cesare Roccheggiani are among the prominent makers who supplied Grand Tour jewels. The demand for these was so strong that British Crown jewelers...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Tri-Color Twist Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Rose White Gold 10.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this classic tri-color rolling bangle is crafted in solid 14K gold, featuring interwoven bands of yellow, white, and rose gold. The rolling design creates a smo...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet, 3.36 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 18k white gold bangle features 3.36 carats of sparkling, natural white round diamonds set in an impressive row along the top of the bracelet. Geometric curves and lines...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
New Silver Diamond Kyanites Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bangle bracelet in silver, grayed and matified. Rigid, this silver bracelet is adorned on its top with herringbone patterns set with diamonds including on the borders. 11 oval blue closed- set cyanites separate these motifs. The interior is perforated of floral motifs, it is opening on one side with the help of a hinge. The clasp is ratchet. Total weight of diamonds: approximately 1.77 carats, total weight of cyanites: approximately 4.54 carats. Total weight of the bracelet: approximately 38 g. External dimensions: 20.5 cm x 0.8 to 1.3 cm, inner dimension: about 16 cm. Thickness: 3.5 mm. New jewel...
Diamond, Silver
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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...