The Y2K Legacy of John Galliano
In honor of the designer's 60th birthday, we're looking back on his memorable runway looks and impact on early 2000s style.
Creative yet controversial, it's without a doubt that the genius of John Galliano's designs shaped the Y2K fashion trends that we follow today. An alum of several creative houses from Givenchy to Maison Margiela, Galliano's talent is rooted in the unconventional with theatrical flair. Hailing from South London, Galliano graduated from the prestigious Central Saint Martins in 1981 and re-envisioned luxury French house Dior during his 15-year tenure, leaning towards a modern, more androgynous design approach that encapsulated the culture of the late '90s and early 2000s.
Many of today's trends are inspired by Galliano's daring and eccentric runway legacies. From the now-classic Dior saddle bag worn by fashion's biggest names to showstopping silk dresses that brought conventional lingerie into high fashion, his designs influenced a generation of confident, unapologetic women. However, the impact of the British designer's creative vision is not limited to his collections, but stretches through the bold beauty looks and avant garde runway shows from the early 2000s that cemented Galliano as a fashion icon. Here, we round up our favorite early aughts runway looks by the designer in celebration of his birthday.
