JOHN GALLIANO

John Charles Galliano (born 28 November 1960) is a British fashion designer who was the head designer of French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995 to October 1996), Christian Dior (October 1996 to March 2011), and his own label John Galliano (1988 to 2011). At present, Galliano is the creative director of Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela. Galliano's historically influenced designs are an adaptation of traditional styles into highly contemporary pieces.