John Galliano, the creative director of Maison Margiela, has big plans for fashion's future, which he shared during today's VogueGlobalConversations panel with Anna Wintour.
, was calling in on Zoom from Paris, and speaking with his friend Anna Wintour, the Editor-in-Chief ofThousands of viewers tuned in for the conversation between two of fashion’s most influential thinkers. What is most exciting about hearing Galliano speak is that even with decades of fashion history written in his name, he refuses to rest on his laurels.
“I love producing a show,” the designer continued, “[but] I just had to get over that, and accept reality, and look forward.” Currently, he is designing the Maison Margiela Artisanal collection with members of his team over Zoom—he noted one of his designers is currently as far away as Australia—and using these new technologies to inspire a new methodology for showcasing fashion. “What I will embrace is how I record this story, this collection, and work with all the technology that is at hand.
Two things Maison Margiela’s presentations won’t be lacking is passion and artistry. “What [this time has] inspired me to do is maybe show some of the process work. So many of our Y and Z Generations don’t get to see that. … [For Artisanal, in July] I’ll be showing the essence, le parfum, the top of the pyramid. That’s what I’m showing, that’s what I want people to understand.
Regarding the continued blurring of gender lines, Galliano spoke passionately about how he hopes this pause in the fashion system can break down the barriers between genders. “If showrooms, boy’s and girl’s could merge, it would cut down a lot of travel, a lot of waste—and it’s a much more exciting way of buying collections too,” he began. “Beyond that you can start to create newer shapes [by working across genders]. You can chill out the cut of the dress.
As the conversation came to a close, Galliano reflected on what keeps him motivated during this strange time: “Passion. I’m a dressmaker. I’m driven by the craft and the dedication of my team and the freedom to create. It’s really important for me.
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