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John Galliano

Designer whose theatrical fashion history spans his namesake label, Givenchy, Dior and Maison Margiela

John Galliano became known for historically researched, highly theatrical fashion through his namesake work and creative-director tenures at Givenchy, Dior and Maison Margiela.

John Galliano
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Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
1995–1996GivenchyCreative DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →
1996–2011DiorArtistic Director of women’s collections; first collections shown in 1997Collection archive →Read the house guide →
2014–2024Maison MargielaCreative DirectorCollection archive →Read the house guide →

Reading the creative era

Galliano's theatrical design language appears under different houses and decades. Dior Galliano, Maison Margiela Galliano, Givenchy and namesake John Galliano must be dated and authenticated independently.

Our house archives include multiple designers and periods. Use the dates above to find the relevant seasons.

Sources & further reading

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