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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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...
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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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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 ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Masai Beads Coil Five Strands Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Vintage Masai Beads Coil 5 Five Strands Layers Chunky Statement Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very rare ...
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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...
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Beads Pearls Lattice Leaf Feather Layers Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Beads White Drop Dangle Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Strands Lattice Tassel Exquisite Chunky Collar Choker Necklace Bracelet Clip Earrin...
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CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1997 Rare Vintage Fall Crystals Leaf Bib Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Fall Whole Sparkling Crystals Leaf Flower Water Drop Dangle Bib Necklace Modenist Collar Choker Necklace, Silver plated Very excellent condition...
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 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 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 multi-row necklace by John Galliano circa 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Collection prêt-à-porter circa 1997 sous la direction artistique de John Galliano. Collier long à multi-rang de perles noires entrecoupées d'un motif floral tissé en perles no...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silver Rectangle Octagon Crystals 3 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano Vintage 1990s Octagon Rectangle Crystals 3 Strands Layers Black Silver Charms Choker Collar Necklace Pierced Earrings Bracelet Elegant Modernist 3 Jew...
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F/W 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Rhinestone D Serpent Chain Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Christian Dior by John Galliano necklace from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted in silver-tone with a double herringbone c...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s Gold Strands Square Link Necklace Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Eight Strands Layers Square Charms Interlinked Chunky Statement Tassel Long Necklace Elegant Modernist Belt, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Citrine Bead Crystals Bib Drop Tassel Layer Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano Vintage Citrine Amber Yellow Crystals Bib Tassel Drop Pendant Charms Set Necklace Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light ...
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1981 Chanel Cut Crystal and Pearl Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and highly collectable long Chanel sautoir dating from 1981. No clasp, goes over the head and can be worn long or layered. Red cut crystal and faux pearls in a gold tone metal setting. Small circular gold Chanel tag...
Pearl
Majestic Necklace in 18k yellow gold with diamond and sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of the exquisite Wurzbacher yellow gold necklace in 18k. Adorned with four fine diamonds and three stunning sapphires, all expertly cut in br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIORGIO ARMANI 2005 Vintage Runway Star Layered Necklace
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Giorgio Armani Vintage Runway SS05 3 layered glass & crystal necklace Chameleon of colors, green, grey, brown Sometimes reads cool, sometimes warm Excellent condition, minor feel...
David Webb Crystal, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Enamel & Diamond Necklace Plat/18k
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb multi-strand necklace featuring cabochon turquoise, carved rock crystal, coral, turquoise and onyx beads, approximately 3.17 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel, set in 18k gold and platinum. Fits up to a 16" neck. The center piece measures 2 1/8" long by 2 1/4" wide. This necklace is accompanied by a David Webb box...
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Crystal, Coral, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold,...
Branch Coral and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
4 strand genuine branch coral and faux pearl necklace. Luxurious drape. 24" x 1.5" with gilt slide clasp. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy. Domestic Sales Only.
Coral, Gold Plate
$695
H 4 in D 0.25 in L 24 in
Oscar de la Renta Two Tone Crystal Black Bead Mandala Pendant Layered Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oscar de la Renta two tone silver gold layered statement necklace with black crystal mandala pendant. Luxury designer jewelry. Bold statement piece. Made in USA. This striking Oscar...
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Jose and Maria Barrera Necklace from Estate of Writer Jackie Collins Turquoise
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning runway Necklace by Jose and Maria Barrera with Turquoise, Carnelian and Agate and from the estate of legendary Hollywood writer Jackie Collins. The dramatic mu...
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
David Webb Platinum & 18KY Gold Multicolored Pearl Strands Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning five-strand pearl necklace by David Webb is a true statement piece. Measuring 17 inches in length, the strands are adorned with pearls ranging from 8mm to 10mm in size....
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Two Chanel Gripoix Necklaces 1981 Signed Estate of Barbara Taylor Bradford
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
From the collection of writer Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE (Order of the British Empire) we have these two extraordinary and very rare matching Chanel Gripoix Glass and Faux Pearl Nec...
Gilt Metal
Pink Pearl Necklace Triple Strand 8mm 14 Karat Gold Clasp Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent 15.5 inch long triple strand Cultured Pink Pearl Necklace with 8mm pearls of great beauty with a fabulous 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp. The stunning antique pear...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length. The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
Turquoise, Silver
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Cabochons Avon Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wokingham, England
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Avon Vintage Gripoix Cabochons Emerald Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Green Navy Blue Red Purple Jewellery Gift 2 Set Chunky Statement Y Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Ve...
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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...
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W 0.99 in L 30.71 in
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Strands Square Charm Link Necklace Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Eight Strands Layers Square Charms Interlinked Chunky Statement Tassel Long Necklace Elegant Modernist Belt, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
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CHRISTIAN DIOR By GallianoF/w 1999 Blue Marble Glass Bead Masai Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
A stunning layered necklace crafted from multiple strands of unique blue marble beads, enhanced by a signature Dior "D" charm. This piece merges playful color with timeless elegance,...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Fall Sparkling Crystals Leaf Bib Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Fall Whole Sparkling Crystals Leaf Flower Water Drop Dangle Bib Necklace Modenist Collar Choker Necklace, Silver plated Very excellent condition...
Christian Dior dickey necklace Haute Couture Summer 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Silvery metal dickey necklace enameled with blue and ornamented with blue glass pearls. 2002 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of John Gallia...
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W 1.78 in L 30.71 in
Christian Dior John Galliano 1990s Masai Multi Strands Snake Dots Long 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 ...
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CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Beads Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Lattice 3 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Beads White Drop Dangle Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Strands Lattice Tassel Exquisite Chunky Collar Ch...
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Christian Dior Ice Blue Maasai Swarovski Bead Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano Maasai choker, in 15 strands of ice blue Swarovski crystal glass effect beads. A similar version as seen on Rihann...
Christian Dior 'Massai' necklace circa 90/2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Set of two silvery metal Massai necklaces ornamented with rhinestones, opalescent glass pearls, and matching glass drops. A Collection circa late 1990s/early 2000s under the a...
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W 6.3 in L 15.36 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1997 Masai Beads Crystals Bronze 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...
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W 0.99 in L 30.71 in
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Strands Square Charm Link Necklace Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1990s 8 Eight Strands Layers Square Charms Interlinked Chunky Statement Tassel Long Necklace Elegant Modernist Belt, Gold Tone Very excellent conditi...
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CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Vintage Egyptian Revival Turquoise Scarab Chandelier Fans Tassel Inspired Africa Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. The largest oval ...
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