Hippy Fashion: John Galliano

John Galliano is one of the most influential fashion designer.Born in Gibraltar, he grew up in London.He has created the most spectacular fashion shows. Galliano enrolled at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 1981. While in school, he worked as a dresser for Britain's National Theatre, the eminent company in London, ensuring that the company’s thespians looked perfect.In 1984 his graduation collection at St. Martins was 8 garments called "Les Incroyables" a fantastic, impeccably produced series of garments based on French Revolutionary garments of the 1790's.

During 1983 at the Victoria and Albert Museum costume archives, they allowed John to spend time sketching and examining dresses by Vionnet and other classic designers and he kept this research secret. In 1995, John Galliano presented his "Back to the 40's" Collection. He also dressed Diana, Princess of Wales in a dark blue lace-edged evening gown.John Galliano was awarded by Queen Elizabeth of England, for his services to fashion.

In June 2010 the designer was given France's highest award, the Legion of Honour. Galliano was appointed chief designer at Givenchy, becoming the first British designer to head a French couture house.Galliano officially launched his own label in 1984, producing historically influenced designs laced with a contemporary edge. Part romantic, part maverick, Galliano was always a couturier at heart and delicate bias-cut gowns and superbly tailored suits fast became his trademark.In 1996, he moved to Christian Dior, unveiling his first couture collection for them.

Galliano hit the headlines for all of the wrong reasons. The British tabloid The Sun posted a video of Galliano making anti-Semitic remarks to Italian tourists in a Paris bar. His controversial behavior was a hot topic, and discussed far beyond the fashion world. Galliano was arrested for an alleged assault and shortly afterwards a video appeared online, As a result, Dior dismissed him from his role as creative director.

Galliano created some of the industry's most famous collections, including the Blanche Dubois. He is known for his own dramatic final-bow-costumes, finishing his shows wearing fantastical get-ups inspired by the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte and U.S. Astronauts.His interpretation is unique, with a highly defined sense of the theatrical,He has trained himself in the craft of fashion, not only the art. His garments have a tremendous sense of romance and charm.He also depends on a team of superbly artistic designers for his accessories, Stephen Jones for hats, Manolo Blahnik for shoes, Odile Gilber for hair styles and Stephenie Marais for make up,They all seem to adore him and his clothes. John also gives chances to young designers to work with him.