John Galliano's Final Margiela Collection Premieres as Film 'Nighthawk' in Paris

On September 30, 2024, Maison Margiela's Artisanal Collection 2024, designed by John Galliano before his recent departure, was screened as the docufilm 'Nighthawk' at Cinema Le Balzac in Paris. Directed by New York-based artist Sasha Kasiuha, the film features Kim Kardashian, Gwendoline Christie, Monica Bellucci, and Margiela muses Lulu Tenney, Leon Dame, and Frederic Bittner. The collection originally debuted during Paris Haute Couture Week in January 2024, introduced by a short film by Baz Luhrmann evoking Charles Baudelaire's 'Les Fleurs du Mal'. Galliano's narrative, delivered in a distorted goth-style voice, details inspirations, forms, materials, and artisanal processes. Kasiuha, who previously worked with Tom Ford and Madonna, blends fashion and video art. 'Nighthawk' is available on Instagram, YouTube, and the Maison Margiela website. Galliano, born in Gibraltar in 1960, previously led Givenchy (1995-1996) and Dior (1996-2011) before his industry exile. The film's title references both the Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter and a falcon species.