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 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 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...
Dior Massai necklace 'Esprit Boudoir' by John Galliano Spring 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 1998 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear "Esprit boudoir" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Massai necklace made of faceted black glass pearl rows and dark-si...
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...
Vintage Dior by John Galliano Statement Logo Arc Cuff in Resin 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic Vintage Dior Resin Crystal Logo Cuff from the 1990s. A very broad high quality clear resin arc with the Dior name lavishly emblazoned in uber spar...
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...
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 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:...
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...
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
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 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.
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 SS 2004 Lucite and Swarovski Crystal Earclips
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful rare John Galliano for Christian Dior Lucite and Swarovski Crystal Earclips designed by Victoire de Castellane. Wonderful juxtaposition of a regal ruby lucite inset with ...
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Christian Dior bracelet 'Tribute to Marlene' by John Galliano Summer 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2004 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Tribute to Marlene' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Multi-row Massai pearl bracelet with braided black patent leat...
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 Vintage Huge Rose des Vents Crystals Star Earrings
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s Vintage Huge Massive Large Oval Rose des Vents Compass Whole Sparkling Crystals Double Layer Sunburst Star Elegant Modernist Statement Chunky Cl...
Gold Plate
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
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...
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...
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 - 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
$11,487
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...
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
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...
Christian Dior bracelet 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Multi-row green pearl bracelet with engraved silvery metal. A collection Circa 2000, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...
Christian Dior earrings Spring 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Long silvery metal earrings ornamented with rhinestones, costume pearls, and white feathers. 2008 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Cond...
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
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...
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Clear Acrylic Rhinestone Logo Cuff Ring
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a clear crystal Christian Dior cuff and ring set designed by John Galliano. From the early 2000s, this lucite set has been the perfect Y2K addition to any outfit. Approx...
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...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 Crystals Logo Hardcore Toggle Silver Bracelet
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2003 Vintage Gourmette Logo Rectangle Pendant Charm Hardcore Whole Sparkling Crystals Toggle Chain Snake Omega Cuff Bracelet, Silver plated Very goo...
Silver Plate
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 bracelet winter 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Bracelet made of a silvery metal round plate engraved with the house name and enhanced with a belt-like white leather band ornamented with silvery metal rings. 2003 Fall-Winte...
Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Apple Green Spell-out Cuff 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Apple Cuff from the Galliano era. Featuring a broad apple green lucite cuff studded with crystals spelling out the name of the iconic House o...
$1,392
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
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
Christian Dior earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with tiny costume pearly cabochons and rhinestones. A Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. 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 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...
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 ...
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 Galliano Jumbo Leather Weave Stack with Logo 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A gigantic pair of Dior Bangles, stacking to create the ultimate Dior statement. The duo comprising a vibrant green and a deep blue woven leather bangle. Striking in scale and finish...
Christian Dior Massai bracelet
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Wide facetted-pearl bracelet and black metal hairclips engraved with DIOR. Jewelry from the 2000s under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Condition: Very good conditio...
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...
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 '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...
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...
Vintage Christian Dior Khaki Logo Strap Bracelet 1990s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An ultra cool statement with this Vintage Dior Khaki Strap Bracelet. Featuring an embroidered khaki grey fabric strap set with wonderfully high quality rhod...
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 earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Silvery metal hanging earrings ornamented with black rhinestones, black pearls, and matching glass paste drops. A Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Ga...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Circles Openwork Crystals Citrine Clip Earrings
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano Vintage Baroque Double Circles Openwork Citrine Crystals Filigree Elegant Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% Genuin...
Gold Plate
Vintage Dior by Galliano Long Ruby & Black Tumbling Sphere Logo Earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of Vintage 2000s Dior Sphere Earrings by the legendary John Galliano. Featuring a sublime array of deep pink, black and gold spheres suspended from crystal encrusted ...
Christian Dior by Galliano Safety Pin & Keys Long Drop Earrings 2000s
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Fun and funky, Christian Dior Safety Pin Earrings from the Galliano era. Crafted in rhodium plated metal. Featuring emblems of the house and collection...
Christian Dior earrings by John Galliano Winter 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2007 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery metal hanging clip-on earrings ornamented with impressive rhinestones in blac...
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...