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 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 collectible and 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. In just eight weeks, Galliano produced 50 looks for Dior Haute Couture’s brilliant Spring/Summer 1997 Maasai collection and would ultimately design a mind-boggling eight collections a year for the storied French fashion house until 2011. Today, Galliano is the creative director of Maison Margiela.
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Archival John Galliano for Dior Bicycle Necklace Fall 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2000 Gold-Plated Bicycle Chain Necklace – 42 cm Archive Collector Piece An exceptionally rare Christian Dior bicycle chain necklace, designed by...
Christian Dior necklace 'Sud Pacifique' by John Galliano Spring 2011
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2011 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear "Sud Pacifique" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Golden metal necklace ornamented with costume pearls and fabric flo...
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Rhodium & Leather Logo Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Leather Logo Choker. An iconic find crafted by the House during the John Galliano era when drama was everything and reinvention of the codes of t...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Rare Maasai Ivory Boutique Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Boutique Haute Couture Vintage Maasai Ivory Beige Bone 5 Five Layer Strands Choker Dog Collar Necklace, Silver plated Truly amazing Dior by John Ga...
Christian Dior Massai necklace by John Galliano circa 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection circa 2000, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Multi-row Massai necklace composed of bronze-color pearls, golden metal and orange rhinestones. Condi...
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Bronze Maasai Choker Necklace 1997-98
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Galliano Bronze Maasai Choker, 1997–1998 An extraordinary creation from John Galliano’s Maasai collections for Dior, 1997–1998, th...
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Rare Gold Masai Strands Long Snake Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior John Galliano 1990s Unisex Luxury Masai Multi 13 Strands Snake Dots Small Ball Chunky Statement Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very ...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Maasai Red Green Feather Turquoise 2 Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Maasai Red Green Black Yellow Beads Turquoise Feather Drop Dangle Leaf 5 Row Layers Strands Lattice...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano circa 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection circa 2005, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Black leather choker necklace enhanced with black and silvery rhinestones. Made in France Condition:...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1998 Elaborate Raj Pearl Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring Summer 1998 Ready-to-Wear "In the Boudoir Mode Collection", long faux pearl necklace. Composed of four long vari length small and medium faux pearl strands with antique silver rondelles spacers. A Raj printed miniature of Maharaja under glass in an Edwardian style crystal rhinestone brooch with a long pearl tendril with a large teardrop pearl. Made by Maison Goossens for Christian Dior. Excellent Condition, Signed Christian Dior in an oval plaque. L 77" Necklace L 22 1/8" Pearl Tendril with drop. L 2 1 / 8 "x 2" Brooch Notes from Background from One Fashion Question : John Galliano moved to the Carrousel du Louvre ( the official location of the Paris collections) to present his second ready to wear collection for the Dior 1998...
Gilt Metal, Bronze, Brass, Silver Plate
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s Masai 13 Strands Bead Layer Coil Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s Masai Vintage Unisex 13 Strands Layer Bead Coil Chunky Statement Tassel Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very r...
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR By Galliano S/s 1999 Tribal Multi Strand Choker Kim Kardashian
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
For colors please check close-up photos* Glorious tribal multi-strand masai seen on Kim Kardashian.
Extremely rare collectible c. 1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in NICE, FR
Extremely rare treasure in Nice.vintage.darling: collectible c.1997 Christian Dior by John Galliano choker necklace, crafted in gunmetal silver-tone metal and featuring intricate aco...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1990s Silver Maasai Strands Mesh Choker Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1990s Vintage Maasai 7 Strands Layers Choker Collar Mesh Snake Modernist Elegant Metallic Necklace, Silver plated Very good condition. Light scratche...
ICONIC Dior by John Galliano Statement CANNAGE Necklace & Bracelet Set 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior Statement Cannage Necklace and Bracelet Set. An truly breathtaking work of wearable art from the Galliano era of the House. The Dior Cannage motif that grace...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Gold Green Ribbon Garlands Pearls Long Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2001 Vintage Green Blue Enamel Ribbon Knot Garlands Leaf Water Drop Pearls Crystals Chandelier Long Necklace Very excellent condition. Very new. Neve...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1997 Masai Beads Crystals Bronze Bib Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Dallas, TX
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1997 Masai Beads Crystals Bronze Bib Necklace. The Christian Dior Masai Bib Necklace, designed by ...
Christian Dior Massai necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Massai-style necklace made of golden metal snake-link chains. A Collection from the late 1990s - early 2000s under the artistic direction of John Galliano. C...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1999 Exotic Aztec Double Badge Necklace Brooch
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1999 Vintage Textured Aztec Exotic Double Round Circle Badge Detachable Chunky Modenist Necklace B...
Christian Dior necklace 'Tonkidior' by John Galliano 2006
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A 2006 Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Enameled silvery metal butterfly "Tonkidior" necklace with turquoise-color howlite pearls. Condition: Very ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pearl Choker Necklace, France
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Multi-row costume pearl choker necklace with white and golden pearls. Jewelry from the 2000s under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very g...
$1,412
Christian Dior necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Openwork black metal choker necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC33
Christian Dior Massai necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Impressive multi-row Massai necklace made of golden metal snake chains. A Collection from the late 1990s - early 2000s under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Conditio...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Dior by Galliano New Look Dog Tag Bib 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic and grandiose Vintage Dior Logo Bib Necklace from the House during the John Galliano era when drama was everything and reinvention of the c...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Masai Beads Coil Five Strands Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Vintage Masai Beads Coil 5 Five Strands Layers Chunky Statement Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very rare ...
Gold Plate
$11,649
Dior 'Massai' necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal choker necklace with black glass pearls. Jewelry from a Massai collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very good c...
Dior multi-strand necklace by John Galliano Spring-Summer 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Ready-to-wear "Esprit Boudoir" Spring/Summer 1998 collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Rare multi-strand sautoir necklace of red glass beads intersperse...
ICONIC Christan Dior 'Mise en Dior' Triple Strand Pearl Logo Necklace 2010
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Christan Dior Mise en Dior Necklace. A spectacular icon from the House. The Mise en Dior necklace is a signature creation that reimagi...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Beads Pearls Lattice Leaf Feather Layers Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Beads White Drop Dangle Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Strands Lattice Tassel Exquisite Chunky Collar Choker Necklace Bracelet Clip Earrin...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior by Galliano Seed Pearl Choker Necklace & Swan Neck Earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Christian Dior pearl choker necklace with statement earrings most likely Dior from the 2000s by John Galliano. Galliano's designs frequent...
Dior F/W 2000 runway necklace by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare runway Dior Fall winter 2000 by John Galliano necklace. Excellent condition
Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Blackened Crystal Choker Necklace 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime Vintage Christian Dior Blackened Crystal Choker from Galliano's much revered tenure at the House. Large faceted smoky grey crystals adorn a line of gunmetal rope link chain...
Christian Dior necklace Haute Couture by John Galliano Summer 2010
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2010 Spring-Summer Haute Couture "L'influence de Charles James" Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Multi-row Massai golden-metal pearl necklace. Cond...
2001 Haute Couture Collection Dior by Galliano Chain Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
2001 Chain Necklace form Dior By Galliano in gold metal for the Haute Couture show - Two keys and a padlock - Very good condition : shows very light signs of use
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano J'adore Tribale Collar and Cuff 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Crystal Collar and Cuff set. Think Charlize Theron and J'adore. A wonderful J'adore Dior Choker collar and cuff. A stunning piece of Christian Dior Jewellery produced ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1997 Masai Bronze Crystals Tassel Bib Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Masai Vintage Beads Crystals Multi Strands Layers Bronze Bib Tassel Statement Necklace Very good condition. Not any stones loss. Come with origi...
Rare “Cat Face” hand-beaded choker by Dior designed under John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling Rare “Cat Face” hand-beaded choker by Dior designed under John Galliano for the Pre-Fall / AW 2001 collection 🖤 An exceptional archival piece featuring i...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1997 Rare Vintage Fall Crystals Leaf Bib Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Fall Whole Sparkling Crystals Leaf Flower Water Drop Dangle Bib Necklace Modenist Collar Choker Necklace, Silver plated Very excellent condition...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Pearls Pendant White Beads Tear Drop Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Vintage Graduated Spherical Whole White Beads Pearls Tear Water Drop Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Silver Plated Good condition. Some scratches...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior necklace 'Le voyage Diorient Express' Haute Couture by John Galli
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 1998 Fall-Winter Haute Couture "Le Voyage du Diorient Express ou l'histoire de la collection princesse Pocahontas" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. M...
Dior necklace 'Logorama' Spring-Summer 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Multi-row necklace made of green and pink glass pearls. 2000 Spring-Summer 'Logorama' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Ve...
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano circa 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection circa 1999, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Silvery metal choker necklace. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 36 ...
Christian Dior multi-row necklace by John Galliano circa 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Collection prêt-à-porter circa 1997 sous la direction artistique de John Galliano. Collier long à multi-rang de perles noires entrecoupées d'un motif floral tissé en perles no...
Dior necklace 'shark tooth' by John Galliano circa 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2003 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long necklace with different-sizeshark teeth made of silvery metal and enamel. Condition...
Christian Dior choker necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Choker necklace with multiple rows of silvery serpentine link chains. A Collection circa 2000. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 31 cm...
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano circa 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection circa 2000, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery-metal choker necklace composed of several blue, black and silvery pearl rows. Condition: Very...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Rare Crystals Silver Hardcore Choker Omega Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2003 Vintage Gourmette Logo Rectangle Pendant Hardcore Whole Sparkling Crystals Toggle Chain Snake Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Tone Very goo...
Silver Plate
Vintage Dior by John Galliano Statement Key Chain Necklace 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Galliano Key Necklace. A long, intricately designed statement chain with chunky bars is the perfect prelude to the large Dior logo key pendant. In antiqued silver meta...
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano Summer 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2005 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery metal choker necklace. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length:...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Crystals Peacock Eye Water Drop Silver Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Vintage Peacock Eye Water Tear Drop Dangle Openwork Pendant Whole Sparkling Crystals Barrel Bars Link Chain Modernist Elegant Necklace, Silver Tone V...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silver Rectangle Octagon Crystals 3 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano Vintage 1990s Octagon Rectangle Crystals 3 Strands Layers Black Silver Charms Choker Collar Necklace Pierced Earrings Bracelet Elegant Modernist 3 Jew...
Silver Plate
John Galliano for Christian Dior "CD "Crystallized Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Nothing gets more Iconic than this John Galliano for Christian Dior crystal necklace. With so many ways to style and wear this killer n...
Crystal
$556Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Silver Rhinestone Drop Costume Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a silver-tone Christian Dior rhinestone accented drop necklace designed by John Galliano. From the early 2000s, this beautiful necklace features a dainty chain with a rhin...
Silver
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Strands Square Charm Link Necklace Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Eight Strands Layers Square Charms Interlinked Chunky Statement Tassel Long Necklace Elegant Modernist Belt, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano Winter 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2003 Fall-Winter Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery metal and white leather choker necklace. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: fr...
Christian Dior John Galliano White Beads Pearls Silver Logo D Drop Elegant 2 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage 1990s White Beads Pearls Pendant Logo D Drop Elegant Modernist Pierced Earrings Necklace 2 Set Gift Jewellery Set, Silver Tone Very good conditi...
Silver Plate
Dior pendant necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Long black ribbon necklace with a dark-silvery metal pendant ornamented with red enamel, rhinestones, and costume pearls. Jewelry designed under the artistic ...
Christian Dior sautoir necklace Summer 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Massai-style necklace made of three costume pearl rows. The first row is ornamented with black leather and a silvery metal plaque engraved with the house name. The last row is...
$3,294
Christian Dior necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Silvery metal short necklace composed of several tiny chains and pearly-effect resin. A Collection circa 2000, under the artistic direction of John Galliano Condition: Very g...
Dior silvery necklace 'clip'
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Short silvery metal necklace with rhinestones, representing a clip. Jewelry from the 2000s under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very goo...