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 1999 Vintage Wool Coat Jacket w. Oversized Scarf
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Black & Ivory fitted coat Missing size and comp tag, but fits XS/S best, and I presume is wool This coat is very warm! Attached scarf and hole for scar...
A/W 2003 John Galliano Runway Blue Distressed Suede Shearling Bomber Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
An impressive Autumn / Winter 2003 John Galliano shearling Jacket crafted from a distressed grey-ish blue suede with a soft natural shearling interior, tall collar, buckles across th...
NWT John Galliano Early 2000s Black Beaded Sequin Size 6 Rayon Y2K Swing Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s new with tags deadstock JOHN GALLIANO black beaded open front swing jacket ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black beads throughout the entire jacket. The perfec...
John Galliano 2000's Long Black Fox Fur Cuff Puffer Coat - Goose Down Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fabulous John Galliano (Circa 2010) Goose down puffer coat in all black. Featuring a plush fox fur trimmed collar, cuffs & hem line (Which all can also be detatched), quilted e...
Christian Dior 2001 Veste Caban FR42 Galliano Short Rain Coat Pea Coat UK14 US12
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2001 collection jacket by John Galliano, pea coat or straight overcoat style in black and white herringbone wool (appears gray), coated on the inside with ...
Galliano coat by John Galliano 1998
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Ready-to-Wear Collection 1998, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long brocade coat in shades of purple, blue, and gold. Size indicated: 38FR. Made in Franc...
Double breasted brocade coat with flower pattern GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted brocade coat with flower pattern. Shell fabric composition: 62% polyester, 27% acrylic, 11% cotton. Branded lining composition: elite, polyester, rayon and acetate. B...
Christian Dior 2017 John Galliano Powder Blue Rabbit Fur Lined Coat S
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage 2017 John Galliano powder blue dyed rabbit fur lined coat S Reference: LACG/A00516 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Model: 7H20080140 Collection: 2017 Mater...
F/W 1990 John Galliano Runway Black White Striped Zip Bustle Jacket US 8, UK 10
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black and white striped John Galliano London jacket. From the Fall/Winter 1990 'Fencing' collection, this beautiful jacket d...
Down jacket with Gazette and flower print JOHN GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Down jacket with Gazette and flower print and detachable hood with zip. Main lining and lining composition: 100% polyester. Filling : down . Branded button and buttonhole closure on ...
Early 2000s John Galliano Mink collar Gold Leather & Wool Princess Coat - Jacket
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A rare and elegant early 2000s Mink collared Coat by John Galliano crafted from a metallic gold lamé leather and classic cream wool. The coat is full...
Black faux furs coat with hood Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black faux furs coat with hood . Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Branded Lining : Elite & Polyester. Button plaket Fabric composition:...
John Galliano coat by John Galliano Autumn-Winter 2001
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Fall/Winter 2001 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long coat in leather and Orylag fur. The back is openwork and trimmed with a gree...
John Galliano fawn rabbit fur trench coat, fw 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano fur trench coat ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Constructed from fawn coloured rabbit fur ▪ Brown suede belt and buckles ▪ Front button closur...
Black double-breasted wool bouclette coat with leather piping John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double-breasted wool bouclette coat with leather piping. Fabric composition: 51% mohair, 41% wool, 7% polyamide, 1% lycra. Branded Lining: 65% rayon, 35% silk. Thin shoulder-p...
John Galliano plum wool coat with tassel trim, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano plum wool coat ▪ 100% Wool, Lining: 100% Silk ▪ Black pattern trim with tassels ▪ Fabric covered buttons on cuffs ▪ Shawl lapel draped around the neck fastening wit...
John Galliano 2004 Sample Black Lambskin Leather Coat
By John Galliano
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Black lambskin leather, mid-thigh length, fully lined in black silk/satin with tonal dot jacquard - Structured shoulders with epaulettes, double-breaste...
John Galliano Paris Mid 1990's Blue Wool & Organza Coat
By John Galliano
Located in Caserta, IT
- John Galliano Paris - Mid-thigh length coat in slate blue wool-blend, fully lined in black satin - Structured shoulders with prominent sculpted shoulder pads - Single-breasted, two...
2012 JOHN GALLIANO black draped dress coat RUNWAY
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, draped evening dress coat designed by John Galliano dating to fall of 2012 as seen on the runway. This piece is very versatile and can easily be worn in warmer weather as ...
JOHN GALLIANO trench coat in organza rosa di seta della stagione SS 2004
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Trench coat da donna sfoderato rosa di John Galliano in organza di 100% seta trasparente con vari ricami (motivi floreali, volti di figure femminili con inizia...
John Galliano brown leather twisted off-shoulder jacket, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano brown leather jacket ▪ Off-shoulder ▪ Bias cut panels ▪ Front button closure ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ FR 42 - UK 14 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 2000
John Galliano Fitted Grid Pattern Wool Coat
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, black and ivory, fitted wool coat, having a grid pattern in an ivory tone mohair on a black wool ground. Coat details include, medium ...
John Galliano Silk Coat with Geographical Patterns, 2014
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - (Made in Italy) Silk coat with geographical patterns. 40FR size indicated. 2014 Spring/Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...
Double breasted printed trench-coat with swan and flower print GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted lightly padded printed trench-coat with swan and flower print . Outside fabric, lining and padding composition: 100% polyester. Branded button and buttonhole closure ...
Black and beige single breasted tapestry coat GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and beige single breasted tapestry coat. Main fabric composition: 47% rayon, 35% cotton, 18% polyester. Branded and newspaper pattern lining composition: 50% Elite, 50% polyest...
Down jacket with hood and leopard print GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Down jacket with hood and leopard print . Outside fabric composition: 100% polyester Branded Lining composition : 100% polyester. Filling: down and feather. Zip with branded zip pu...
John Galliano Burgundy Red Coat With Curly Lamb Collar And Cuffs 2007
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a stunning vintage John Galliano burgundy red fancy coat featuring curly lamb fur collar and cuffs, leg-of-mutt...
Galliano coat by John Galliano Winter 2006
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 2006 Fall-winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Coat made of black jersey and devoured velvet. Size 40FR indicated. Made in Por...
1960S LANSON Black Embroidered Cubic Design Mod Coat
Located in New York, NY
1960S LANSON Black Embroidered Cubic Design Mod Coat
$586
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat with black velvet collar, cuffs and edging probably from the Fall 1992 ready-to-wear...
Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Brand new Canadian lynx fur coat with detachable hood size 24 XXL Huge portrait collar, straight sleeves, integraded belt, double...
Celine by Phoebe Philo heathered grey cashmere coat with cutouts & wrap pockets
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft, heathered-grey, double faced cashmere coat with wrap around pockets and cutouts under arms designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. F...
1960s Silk Jacket with Organza Trim
By Junior Sophisticates Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk jacket by Junior Sophisticates. It has a shawl collar generously adorned with semi sheer fluttering oblong silk organza applique strips and has princess seami...
Moschino Jacket with Elaborate Applique
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous navy wool jacket from Moschino with red grosgrain applique in abstract patterns front, back and along the sleeves. It has a navy velvet rounded lapel collar plus heart an...
Victorian Blue Wool Men's 18Th Century Style Frock Coat With Gold Metal Trim
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition for the age, some holes and stains. Victorian Blue Wool Men's 18Th Century Style Frock Coat With Gold Metal Trim
Gianni Versace Starfish Jacket S/S 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black cotton jacket with a colorful starfish and shells pattern from Gianni Versace's much photographed, notable Spring Summer 1992 collection. It has 2 front flap breas...
Vintage Rare Mink Jacket Black White
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage jacket is made of soft mink fur and is an exclusive model Look at our storefront for more luxurious vintage items. Details: With wide batwingsleeves The coat has 1 clo...
Brand new lightweight lynx fur coat size 10 tags 7999$ ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Brand new Canadian lynx fur coat size 10 Tailored collar, straight sleeves, supple skins, beautiful fresh fur, european german clasps ...
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Ruffle Overcoat Black FR44
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an elevated black Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ruffle jacket designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this jacket debuted on the season's runway as Lo...
Brand new lightweight saga fox fur coat size 8 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Brand new lightweight saga fox fur coat size 8 Tailored collar, straight sleeves, supple skins, beautiful fresh fur, european german clasps...
Coated Shearling single-breasted coat CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Coated Shearling single-breasted coat with belt and branded metal buckle. SIZE 40 (Fr) 8 (US)
John Galliano kimono jacket 2005
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (made in France) Velvet kimono-style jacket embroidered with silk. Size 38FR. 2005 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very g...
John Galliano leather coat
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - (Made in France) Black inside-out leather coat with sheep fur ornamented with leather and mink patches. Size 42FR. 2002 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction...
Christian Dior 2010 Manteau Cape TU John Galliano Grey Cashmere Coat Cape OS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior 2010 coat by John Galliano cape in (exceptional) gray cashmere cloth, lined notched collar closed by 3 large black leather tabs by l...
JOHN GALLIANO, Plum, Wool Blend, One Button Closure, Oversize Collar, Coat, 1998
By John Galliano
Located in Kingston, NY
John Galliano, black silk lined, 85% Wool and 14% Mohair in a deep wine plum color. One button closure and high, abstract collar. elastic button closures along wrists. Knee length, t...
Sleeveless down jacket with Gazette print on GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless down jacket with Gazette print on. Main fabric composition and lining: 100% polyamide (nylon) Padding composition: 80% down, 20% feather. Zip closure on the middle front ...
Beige down jacket with fur collar and "pirate face" on the back GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige down jacket with fox fur collar. The fur is detachable with snap.Outside fabric composition: 100% polyester. Branded and Gazette pattern lining composition : Elite & Polyester....
2015 MARGIELA by JOHN GALLIANO black gabardine RUNWAY jacket
By John Galliano, Maison Martin Margiela
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare black gabardine jacket from Maison Margiela’s Fall 2015 runway, designed by John Galliano. Cut with a sharp, tailored silhouette, the jacket features Galliano’s playful surreali...
John Galliano trench coat
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - Coat made of white striped denim and foal leather. No size indicated, it fits a 40FR. A Collection circa 1990-2000. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder w...
Dior 2000 Galliano Veste FR38 Ecru Leather Leather Buckle Biker Jacket UK10 US8
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Spring Summer 2000 collection jacket by John Galliano ultra supple and soft ecru leather jacket, biker style, short, decorated with multiple zips, buckles and silver m...
Down jacket with News paper print on John Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Down jacket with News paper print on. Shell and lining fabric composition: polyester. Filler: 90% goose down and 10% feather. Elastic waist. Zip closure on the middle front with bran...
Double breasted trench-coat with leopard print Galliano
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted trench-coat with leopard print. Fabric composition and branded lining: 100% polyester. Shoulder pad. Branded button closure on the middle front and cuffs. Belt in t...