Vintage John Galliano Charcoal Black Textured Body 1980s

Detail: Vintage John Galliano 1980s charcoal black textured fitted body - London label. Pre Givenchy and Dior. Galliano's London based brand was produced in very limited quantities, so extremely rare. 

Long sleeved and high necked body, produced in a very dark charcoal almost black textured Viscose fabric. Zip to back of neck. Three popper fastening to crotch. Satin trim to hip front. The fabric offer good stretch. Equisite tailoring and quality throughout.

Period: 1986-1987

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect

Sizing: Sized Small. UK10. Bust 34". Waist 28". Hip 34". Length - lower neckline seam to crotch 25", under arm to hip hemline 13". Shoulder seam to seam 16". Sleeves 22"

Colour: Dark Charcoal Black

Fabric:  100% Viscose

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Dry Clean

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. Galliano left Central Saint Martins in 1983 with a first class degree and a healthy stockpile of critical acclaim. In 1984, Galliano presented his first collection. More critical approval followed. In 1987 he received the ‘British Designer of the Year’ award. However, critical success was not matched by major financial success. He lost backers and did not have enough money to show for several seasons. In frustration, he quit London for Paris in the early 1990’s. This was not an immediate solution. Several times Galliano was almost forced to declare bankruptcy. This was made all the more bitter by the fact that, while he struggled for money, his critical praise continued unabated. Fortunately, the admiration of the fashion community allowed him to continue. Fashion editors and critics were always busy trying to get work for Galliano, and models, like Kate Moss, worked for him out of friendship rather than money. In 1995 Galliano finally got the break he so richly deserved: he became the first English man to head a French couture house, when he became creative director of Givenchy. Vintage John Galliano Charcoal black textured body. London label 1980s.