Last week was a history-making one for the upper echelons of the fashion industry. After months of swirling rumours, the legendary designer took to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon to announce his departure from , where he has held the position of artistic director since 2014. Galliano, who accepted the role three years after he was fired from Dior for anti-semitic behaviour, thanked Renzo Rosso, chairman of Margiela’s owner, the OTB Group, saying: “The greatest, most precious gift he gave me was the opportunity to once again find my creative voice when I had become voiceless.
” He also began his statement by reflecting on his 14 years of sobriety — his drug and alcohol abuse were explored in the documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ which was released late last year. The designer has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence since, particularly following the Maison Margiela couture (referred to as ‘artisanal’ by the house) show in January. The collection took inspiration from Brassaï’s 1930s photography and broken porcelain dolls, with glass skin make-up created by Pat McGrath.
It was such a spectacle that many predicted it would be his swan song for Margiela — turns out they were correct. Galliano also hinted at his next move, writing: “The rumors..
.everyone wants to know and everyone wants to dream. When the time is right, all will be revealed.
” Until then, let’s take a look back at some of his best moments from the past ten years at Maison Margie.
