Even those who want to hate John Galliano can’t deny his unique creativity when it comes to designing thought-provoking fashion and giving us fresh ideas – all executed with a rare and distinctive flair.
He is still a one-off in his generation – and here are five reasons why we’re still thinking about his Paris Fashion Week show for Maison Margiela:
A look from Galliano for Maison Margiela’s spring/summer ready-to-wear collection. Photo: AFP
1. This collection championed an eclectic futurism that fused intergalactic inspirations with candy colours and a clever dissection of clothing archetypes from the classic trench to outdoors and sportswear.
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Felt hats and silver lipstick at Maison Margiela. Photo: AFP
2. Models wore felt helmets over slicked hair, glorious silver eyebrows and lips and glittery skin as if they had been dipped in stardust. The look was space age, bewildering and totally out of this world.
A space-age inspired look from Galliano’s spring/summer 2017 women's ready-to-wear collection for Maison Margiela. Photo: Reuters
3. A high-tech message came with those hands-free headsets, bold, quirky earrings, high vis colours, neoprene and metallic leathers.
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Galliano goes galactic for Maison Margiela’s spring/summer 2017 ready-to-wear show. Photo: AFP
4. This is fashion that transforms not decorates. Sporty mesh fabrics, toggled elastic and hiking backpack straps morphed into tops and voluminous smocks. Inner linings take centre stage as conventional garment structures are subverted and transformed.
