John Galliano
Creative Director, Maison Margiela
Following his reign at Dior, John Galliano has reestablished himself in fashion through his work as creative director of Maison Margiela.


Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?
As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld
The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins
There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.

Dior Gowns That Made Headlines Star in London's V&A Exhibition
'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' takes a close look at the history of the luxury brand he founded in 1946 and which remains the epitome of haute couture.

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts
Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

At Paris Couture, Digital Decadence and Tradition
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Maison Margiela's Decadent Altered Realities
Artifice has always been a mean motivator in John Galliano’s world. With his new Artisanal collection, he concentrated on creating a new creature and demonstrating how the artificial becomes the authentic.

A Psychedelic Fairy Tale at Schiaparelli
Bertrand Guyon's take on the Schiaparelli heritage has been growing in theatricality, but the collection lacked purpose, coming across as just a feisty, jolly affair.

Menswear Icon Joe Casely-Hayford Dies at 62
The British designer was a vanguard of modern British style, breaking the boundaries of bespoke tailoring to incorporate elements of street style.

How I Became… Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue
Hired and trained by Franca Sozzani at the height of her creative powers, Alan Prada became a deputy editor-in-chief within seven years of starting at Condé Nast Italy. Now, he shares the advice his iconic mentor gave him at the start of his career — and his own hard-won insights on working in fashion editorial today.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




