The newly humble designer was unashamedly provocative in a show that included shoes with circular blades, sackcloth and, surprisingly, three men
John Galliano is back to what he does best: shocking the fashion industry – in a good way.
At Galliano’s first Paris haute couture show since his time at Dior, three of the models were men. Haute couture does not include menswear and is the most traditional and rarified strata of fashion, still dominated by corseted shapes, exaggerated femininity and fantastical gowns. In this context, a man in heels and a dress is unashamedly provocative. All the more so since Galliano’s first couture show for Margiela earlier this year was shown off-schedule in London, making this Grand Palais event his official haute couture comeback.
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