John Galliano: What Could Have Been

In an intimate salon setting, a series of just 20 looks was showcased, from the fallen visionaries e own line.
A far cry from the fantastical, and theatrical nature that normally encapsulates a John Galliano show, I was worried that the clothes would pale in comparison to his usual exquisite standards; on the contrary, amid the simplistic setting, it served only to showcase just how stunning Galliano's designs are, and what a great loss to the fashion industry the events of the past two weeks have led too.

Whilst I am in no way excusing or attempting to justify the designer's behaviour, it should be noted that I am also unable to overlook the beautiful garments from his latest collection, that would in other circumstances have been applauded. The fur collared tailored jackets, latex pencils skirts and the ubiquitous nod to 30s with over sized closh hats, was combined with an un-parelled sense of glamour in the form of romantic, billowing print dresses and feather adorned midi skirts. Groundbreaking? No. Signature Galliano? Of course, but then, actually, aren't they one and the same thing?

The one thing that was missing was Galliano's signature bow. With the designer now apparently seeking help for the drink problems that caused his outburst - the question has to be asked as to how long he will remain in fashion exile? Coco Chanel's lasted nine years didn't it?

What are your views on his latest collection?