John Galliano, Maiyet, and Junya Watanabe
New show reviews and galleries are in from Paris! Check out John Galliano, Maiyet, and Junya Watanabe.
Tuesday March 5th, 2013
Galliano Fall 2013: Bill Gaytten Soldiers On
One thing needs to be said, it’s not easy to be Bill Gaytten right now. After Galliano’s “Hasidic” incident in the tabloids, Gaytten is somewhat treated like the son of a dictator.
Gaytten is, in many ways, the polar opposite of Galliano.
Thursday February 21st, 2013
Marchesa Comes to JCPenney, Manolo Blahnik Disses Anne Hathaway, and Kate Upton Shares Her Favorite Body Part
Marchesa at prom: Not just for Blair Waldorf anymore! More deets on Georgina Chapman’s “special occasion” gown and dress collection for JCPenney. It’s called Pearl. {WWD}
More designers are finally starting to pay models for walking in their shows, instead of just gifting them clothes. But you’ll never guess who’s still holding out…{BuzzFeed}
Kate Upton talks to Ellen DeGeneres about shooting her Antarctic Sports Illustrated cover, plus her favorite body part–but it’s not what you’re thinking. {HuffPo}
This hurts more than a blister: Manolo Blahnik tells Interview Magazine that he doesn’t find “anonymous girls” like Anne Hathaway or Amanda Seyfried very memorable. Burn. {Page Six}
Wednesday February 13th, 2013
John Galliano Wears a Hasidic-Looking Outfit to Oscar de la Renta Show; Outrages New York Post, Members of Jewish Community
To be fair, Galliano always kinda dresses like a Hasidic pirate. This is nothing new. But there’s no question that this outfit–and especially that hat–wasn’t the best look to be papped in after having announced a comeback of sorts and recently settling in New York.
Monday February 11th, 2013
Oscar de la Renta on John Galliano, Cathy Horyn, and Wanting to Dress Michelle Obama
After nearly 50 years in the business, it’s no wonder 80-year-old Oscar de la Renta has a lot to say about the fashion industry. Like, really a lot.
The designer sat down for a revealing interview with William Norwich for New York magazine’s spring fashion issue. Find out what de la Renta had to say about just what John Galliano is doing in his studio and how he got there; the fact that Michelle Obama has never worn his designs; and making up with Cathy Horyn.
Wednesday February 6th, 2013
John Galliano to Join Oscar de la Renta on the Runway?
Ever since news broke that Oscar de la Renta was welcoming John Galliano into his atelier we’ve been wondering: Just what exactly is Galliano doing there?
Well, according to WWD, we might get some answers at de la Renta’s February 12 show.
Monday February 4th, 2013
John Galliano Is Winning That Lawsuit Against Dior, Says His Lawyer
So, it looks like John Galliano really is suing Dior. And, according to WWD, he’s already won the first battle.
John Galliano Reportedly Attends Court Hearing in $18 Million Lawsuit Against Dior
Not only is John Galliano supposedly plotting his comeback (with the support of Oscar de la Renta and Dolce & Gabbana, no less), but he may also be seeking damages from his former employer.
Friday January 18th, 2013
John Galliano Plots Comeback with a Little Help From Oscar de la Renta
John Galliano is finally returning to the fashion industry… and it’s all thanks to Oscar de la Renta
WWD is reporting that de la Renta has invited the disgraced designer to “spend some time with him in his studio over the next three weeks.” What he’ll be doing there (draping in a corner? designing a collection? drinking tea with de la Renta?) is unknown. But it is believed that Anna Wintour had a hand in brokering this highly unorthodox “in residence” agreement.
Monday December 17th, 2012
Grace Coddington Sounds Off on Alexander Wang at Balenciaga, Body Image Issues in the Industry
To promote the recent release of Grace: A Memoir, Grace Coddington sat down with The Huffington Post for a chat–and, never one to bite her tongue–sounded off on everything from Alexander Wang‘s appointment to Balenciaga to Nicolas Ghesquière’s next move to body image.
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Tuesday November 13th, 2012
Raf Simons Thinks John Galliano’s Designs Are Not ‘Relevant’ Now
From Raf Simons’s abrupt departure from Jil Sander to his surprise appointment at Dior–and his subsequent critically-acclaimed debut there–Simons has been a hot topic in the industry lately. But we haven’t heard much from the designer himself about his recent career changes and what went on behind-the-scenes at Jil Sander and Dior.
However, in Vogue Australia‘s December issue (posted on The Fashion Spot), Simons opened up to Lisa Armstrong about his landmark year–from being in talks with Bernard Arnault for “months” to finding John Galliano’s designs not “relevant.” Read on.
Tuesday August 28th, 2012
Is John Galliano Suing Dior for €15 Million?
There’s no question that since being captured on camera making anti-Semitic remarks at a Parisian cafe in 2011, John Galliano has had a rough go of it. He was fired from Dior and his own eponymous label, publicly shamed, arrested (and found guilty) and just last week he was stripped of his Legion of Honor Read more →
