John Galliano

Date of Birth: November 28, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

John Charles Galliano, born on November 28, 1960, in Gibraltar, is a British fashion designer known for his bold and theatrical style. Galliano moved with his family to London at the age of six, where he later studied at Central Saint Martins, graduating with a first-class honors degree in Fashion Design. His graduation collection, inspired by the French Revolution, was bought in its entirety by the influential London boutique Browns, launching his career. Galliano gained international acclaim for his work at Givenchy, where he became the first British designer to head a French haute couture house. Shortly after, he was appointed as the creative director of Christian Dior, where he worked from 1996 to 2011. His designs for Dior were celebrated for their creativity and technical skill, blending historical references with a modern sensibility. Despite his professional success, Galliano’s career faced a major setback in 2011 when he was dismissed from Dior following a controversy involving anti-Semitic remarks. After a period of rehabilitation and reflection, he returned to fashion as the creative director of Maison Margiela in 2014, where he continues to innovate and push the boundaries of fashion.

5 Interesting Facts about John Galliano

1. John Galliano was the first British designer to head a French haute couture house (Givenchy) before moving to Dior.

2. His graduation collection from Central Saint Martins, inspired by the French Revolution, was bought in its entirety by a London boutique, Browns.

3. Galliano designed the iconic “New Look” collection for Christian Dior in 1997, which was a modern reinterpretation of Dior’s classic 1947 collection.

4. He received the British Designer of the Year award four times (1987, 1994, 1995, and 1997).

5. Galliano was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 2009 but was later stripped of the honor following his 2011 controversy.