John Galliano

John Galliano at Christian Dior, 1996–2011 LVMH moved Galliano to Dior in October 1996, replacing Gianfranco Ferré, and the house of the New Look became theatrical again. His couture and ready-to-wear won critical acclaim, and the Saddle bag, which debuted in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, became one of the most popular handbags of its time. It is also the clearest case of a revival ending in disgrace. After antisemitic remarks in a Paris bar in February 2011, Dior began proceedings to dismiss him on 1 March. He later rebuilt his reputation at Maison Margiela from 2014 to 2024.