John Galliano: Unseen

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A striking, sumptuous portfolio of catwalk and behind-the-scene images of John Galliano’s highly creative collections for his eponymous label John Galliano’s (b. 1960) ascent in the world of fashion design was swift and filled with acclaim for his bold, quick-witted sensibility and his theatrical flair. He became head designer for Givenchy in 1995, and then for Christian Dior in 1996, and directed his own fashion label between 1996 and 2011. He was named Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards four times. Currently creative director of the Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela, Galliano has fascinated the fashion world with his often outrageous and whimsical creations, including some of the most memorable collections of the 20th century: from the iconic Suzie Sphinx collection to luxurious and edgy reinventions of Chinese, Peruvian, Yemeni, or Mongolian costumes. Unfolding chronologically with short texts by fashion expert Claire Wilcox introducing each collection, John Galliano: Unseen captures the designer’s mesmerizing creations for his eponymous label (including rich and idiosyncratic details) and the intense backstage work of Galliano’s trusted collaborators. Robert Fairer’s long stint as backstage photographer for Vogue gives him a unique perspective, and his exquisite photographs of Galliano’s collections, many of which are published here for the first time, offer insights into the extravagance and playfulness of one of the world’s most flamboyant, innovative, and controversial fashion designers at the zenith of his career. Review: Great book about the controversial designer. - Great picture book about a great designer. Large coffee book size and well designed. Behind the scenes images of the models and various notes about all of the participants. Would have like to see more images of John Galliano, but overall a good book about the fashion world. Review: The BEAST - John Galliano is a BEAST - he is an artist willing to put it all on the line - to go for broke and this book shows us how and why he is one of the most exciting and best out there. Love his work - his mind and his energy as he drives into the unknown - the images are perfect, detailed - the flow is organized and the information on the artist is well delivered - 5 stars for this publication and bravo to you all for such a fine book!