John Galliano appointed creative director of Maison Martin Margiela
John Galliano has been appointed creative director of Maison Martin Margiela, as confirmed by OTB Group founder Renzo Rosso. The British designer, who was fired from Dior in 2011 after an antisemitic rant in a Paris pub, returns to fashion after three years without a major role. Galliano's flamboyant, eclectic style contrasts sharply with Margiela's minimalist, anonymous ethos, but Rosso's decision signals a strategic bet on the designer's star power. The appointment was announced by the company following months of rumors. Galliano has remained silent, fueling speculation about future changes. The designer had briefly reemerged earlier to design a wedding dress for Kate Moss, inspired by Madeleine Vionnet.
Key facts
- John Galliano appointed creative director of Maison Martin Margiela
- Decision made by Renzo Rosso, owner of OTB Group
- Galliano was fired from Dior in 2011 after antisemitic outburst
- He had been without major fashion role for three years
- Maison Martin Margiela founded in Paris in 1988
- Margiela known for minimalist, deconstructed style
- Galliano's style is eclectic, baroque, and postmodern
- Galliano designed Kate Moss's wedding dress in 2011
Entities
Artists
- John Galliano
- Martin Margiela
- Kate Moss
- Madeleine Vionnet
- Matthieu Blazy
Institutions
- Maison Martin Margiela
- Dior
- OTB Group
- Diesel
- Artribune
- Maison Margiela
- OTB
- Chanel
- Bottega Veneta
Locations
- Paris
- France