Designer A-Z

John Galliano

Autumn/Winter 2010

By Carrie Gorman

'A tribe of adventuring Galliano nomads trek through a mountainous terrain in search of a new land...' so said the show notes. And they certainly found a unique place to settle on this catwalk.

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Glitter rained down on the runway as warriors clad in voluminous brocade coats, bias-cut gowns, silk trousers and Mongolian fur and Fez hats. Being Galliano, this was worn all at once in the theatrical style that he is loved for.

Lace knickers peaked out from shredded sheer gowns and huge bow hairpieces looked to be made from lacquered hair. This could nor should be toned down. Even the delicate tulle gowns had fur running through the seams.

Galliano's finale was fittingly grand; a flame on the catwalk ignited and made its way to the dynamite at the end. Out of the explosion came Galliano - a vision in full brigand chieftain costume and dagger. The quest had been conquered.