Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Crepe Shirt 1980s London Label

Detail: Exquisitely tailored fine crepe silk shirt. Fitted to waist and hips. Lapel / collar is beautifully tailored to drape open to the upper bust line. Four buttons fastening. Deep double french cuffs which require cufflinks. Dropped shoulders. Worn with volume to the bust line, and bottom buttons left unfastened. A classic example that illustrates Galliano's early tailoring genius.

Period: Late 1980s   

Colour: Black

Fabric: 100% Crepe Silk

Sizing: Extra Small to Small UK8-10. Waist upto 28 inches. Hips upto 36 inches. Length 29 inches

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect

Origin: London. Made in Britain

Care: Dry Clean

Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Crepe Shirt 1980s London Label.

Once John Galliano had graduated from City and East London College, he enrolled at Central Saint Martins, where he made a remarkable impact. His graduation collection, titled ‘Les Incroyables’, made brilliant by his romantic flair and diligence, received huge approval. Indeed, his whole line was hastily snapped up and put into the window of Browns boutique. In 1984, Galliano unleashed his own label. More critical approval followed. His daring reinvention of romantic themes and delicate, superbly tailored garments were his trademarks. In 1987 he received the ‘British Designer of the Year’ award. However, critical success was not matched by major financial success. In frustration, he quit London for Paris in the early 1990’s, and was appointed creative director for the French couture house, Givenchy; several years later he moved to Christian Dior. Today, he is creative director for the Maison Margiela brand.