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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Galliano vest by John Galliano Spring-Summer 1999
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Spring/Summer 1999 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Black open-knit cardigan. Size S, fits a French size 36/38. Made in Italy. Co...
John Galliano Black And Gray Chevron Mohair Sweater With Oversized Neck 1999
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a John Galliano black-and-gray chevron-striped mohair sweater featuring an exaggerated, oversized neck silhouette. Rendered in soft, brushed mohair, ...
2000s John Galliano Orange and Blue Argyle Sweater Set
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Y2K John Galliano silk and cashmere blend sweater set. Short sleeve shallow v neck pullover with a crewneck cardigan. Printed orange, light blue and navy blue all over argyle. Small ...
JOHN GALLIANO FW 90 Iconic and rare anatomical cut-out cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1990 iconic and rare anatomical and structured cut-out crop cardigan from "Fencing" collection by John Galliano Zipper on the front 70% wool 20% angora 10% nylon
John Galliano 1990s Gatsby Roaring 20s Print Rayon Vintage 90s Cardigan Top
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1990s JOHN GALLIANO Great Gatsby Roarin' 20s novelty print rayon cardigan ! Features rhinestone buttons up the front. Lightweight soft rayon fabric stretches to fit. Can easily ...
John Galliano Blended Mohair and Cashmere Cardigan, 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - (Made in Italy) Blended mohair and cashmere cardigan in purple, yellow, red, and pink tones. Size M indicated. 2004 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condit...
F/W 2000 John Galliano Grey Knit Fur Oversized Asymmetric Tunic Sweater Top
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous oversized knit lapin John Galliano tunic sweater. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this soft asymmetric top features a turtleneck, button closure at the ne...
John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh ▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes ▪ Lo...
Orange knit long vets with franges and bow GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange knit long vets with franges and gros-grain bow on the middle front. Knit composition: 50% acrylic, 50% wool SIZE XS on tag but fit oversize
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00253 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Logoman...
John Galliano cream wool and fur sweater with matching shearling bag, fw 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano sweater and bag set ▪ Cream knitted wool turtleneck sweater ▪ Leather lacing at the shoulders ▪ Patchwork leather and suede app...
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...
S/S 2003 John Galliano Indian Collection Pink Colourful Logo Sweater - Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2003 John Galliano 'Indian' collection cardigan sweater with loud 'Galliano' signature print Knit and buttons down the front. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are pro...
$488Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown Dior logo Pointelle knit cardigan FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00253 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Logoman...
$1,224Sale Price|20% Off
DIOR Travis Scott Cactus Jack 2022 beige 100% cashmere oblique vest sweater M
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Travis Scott Cactus Jack 2022 beige 100% cashmere oblique vest sweater M Reference: YIKK/A00089 Brand: Dior Designer: Kim Jones Collection: Trav...
JOHN GALLIANO Size M Brown Wool Blend Turtleneck Chunky Knit Sweater
By John Galliano
Located in San Francisco, CA
JOHN GALLIANO sweater in a brown wool blend knit featuring a chunky knit style, long sleeves with black tassel details, and turtleneck. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Modera...
$1,400
Galliano cardigan 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in Italy) Short off-white mesh cardigan ornamented with black tulle elements. Single-size. 2001 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of John Gallian...
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan 2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan Shoulders: 42 cm / 16.54 in Sleeve Length: 73 ...
John Galliano London S/S 1987 Charcoal Fine-Knit Turtleneck Bodysuit
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 1987 collection of John Galliano London, this fine-knit bodysuit represents an early and assured exercise in second-skin dressing. The body is worked in a close-gauge ho...
John Galliano F/W 2000 crocodile print cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
John Galliano F/W 2000 crocodile print cardigan Label: John Galliano Material: 100% cashmere Country of Manufacture: Italy Additional Info: vintage crocodile print cashmere c...
Early 1990s John Galliano Script Turtleneck
By John Galliano
Located in Toronto, Ontario
John Gallino turtleneck from the earlt 1990s. Fabric has been designed to look like tea soaked old scripts with John Galliano printed all over in d...
Hermes Sweater Loungewear Voyage Rose Petale Wool 40 / 8 New w/ Tag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Loungewear Voyage sweater featured in Rose Petale. Loungewear Voyage wool knit in the palest rose. Crewneck sweater H emb...
Prada Early 2000s Rabbit Fur Hood Wool Knit Vest
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Wool knit vest Prada featuring rabbit fur detachable hood in cream white. Sleeveless construction with ribbed knit body in open weave pattern. Zip front closure with ribbed hem and n...
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater
By Costume National Homme
Located in New York, NY
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater from the 2000's. Costume National shuttered its line in the last decade but was known for clean, wearable, fashion forward looks. This sweater from the Mens line is unisex and is slightly Japanese/punk in influence. Loosely knit mohair knit is used to create a woven grid of strips mounted on the bias. Simple knit back and sleeves. Great worn with a contrast tone underneath. No Content label, but likely Mohair. Equivalent to a Mens Medium. Length 30...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Black Wool Turtle Neck Big Snap Pullover Large
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons black wool turtle neck big snap pullover sweater/top. Extra long turtle neck over size pull over sweater/top. Long straight sleeves, set more to the ...
$95
Size: Labelled M, may run small
Vintage 1970s Le Roy Knitwear Cream Nubby Open Knit Sweater with Jabot Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s cream Le Roy sweater in a wonderful nubby knit with attached jabot collar. Long sleeve, pearlized button closure at back neck. Slightly open-knit, layer for a conservat...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Open Knit Gold Bracelet Top, 2016
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Protégé of famed avant-gardist Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe is a designer whose vision elides the classic and extreme. His designs range from being colorfully playful to esoteric, an...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with ...
Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Reptile Snake Print Lightweight Wool Top / Vest
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT snakeskin print sleeveless top / sweater vest! Softest lightweight wool, that not only feels luxurious a...
1970s Franck Olivier Vintage Bell Sleeve Sweater
By Franck Olivier
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage 1970s knit sweater top in navy blue and off white by Franck Olivier from the estate of Pamela Lewis (Jerry Lewis/ Gary Lewis). Fitted design with 3/4 length bell slee...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Hand Crocheted Silk Tunic and Camisole Original Tags
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New Hope, PA
Oscar de la Renta designed a luxurious gold silk hand crocheted pullover tunic for the Spring 2010 collection. The top has a scoop neckline, three quarter length sleeves, and a scall...
Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia cream rayon knit 5 piece pant suit set ▪ Cropped vest top ▪ Cropped long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ Maxi long sleeve button-up cardigan ▪ High waisted wide-leg pan...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Openwork Knit Pullover Sweater Top, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Charming Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vintage sweater in cinnamon-coloured openwork viscose knit from the 1980s. Fitted style with short sleeves and unlined with no closure (pulls on over the head). This top has the added provenance of coming directly from a lady that worked for the YSL shop...
Vintage 2000's John Galliano Wool Knitted Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage 2000's John Galliano Wool Knitted Cardigan. This Cardigan features a thick woven ruffled hem along the edges of the cardigan as well as the end of the arms. The edges are tie...
John Galliano crochet vest 2004
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Multicolor crochet vest with patchwork panels. Opening at the bottom of one sleeve. Size and composition labels missing; fits a French size 38/40/42. Fall/Winter 2004 Read...
Vintage 00’s Wool Multicolour Tassel Jumper
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage John Galliano Circa 00’s wool jumper. Features tassel hemline, contrasting knitted wool and crochet patchwork and V-neckline. In excellent vintage condition, brand new with o...
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black open knit crochet sleeve layered cardigan S
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black open knit crochet sleeve layered cardigan S Reference: TGAS/D00547 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Viscose Color: Black Pattern: So...
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2010 Runway blue ribbon beige cardigan coat XS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2010 Runway blue ribbon beige cardigan coat XS Reference: TGAS/D00787 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collecti...
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S
By John Galliano, MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S Reference: TGAS/C00393 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: John Galliano Model: AIDS Charity hoodie Material: Co...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown logo Pointelle turtleneck sweater FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Galliano brown logo Pointelle turtleneck sweater FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00254 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Logoman...
John Galliano Wool And Mohair Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano- (Made in France) Wool and mohair cardigan decorated with lace. M size indicated. There is a stain on the belt. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimen...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S
By John Galliano, MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MAISON MARGIELA Aids Charity print black cotton boxy sweatshirt hoodie S Reference: TGAS/C00393 Brand: Maison Margiela Designer: John Galliano Model: AIDS Charity hoodie Material: Co...
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO yellow cotton red logo print back raglan hoodie L Reference: PRCG/A00027 Brand: John Galliano Material: Cotton Color: Yellow, Red Pattern: Logomania Closure: Zip Extra ...