Vintage John Galliano 6-Point Tulip Skirt 1980s SOLD

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Detail: Unique and highly collectable Vintage John Galliano 6-pointed sculpted skirt in french navy grosgrain fabic from the 1980s - London label. Exquisitely and cleverly constructed to show off Galliano's early geneous. Slim fitting to waist and hips; the construction from hip through to hemline, takes on the form of a 6-pointed tulip. Unlined. Zip, along with hook and eye to rear waistline. This particular style was produced as a sample, and is labelled to confirm this. Our research suggests that this skirt was not produced for retail. 

Period: 1980s

Condition: Near mint / unworn. Vintage Condition Guide

Sizing: Sized a UK10 but works more to a UK8. Waist 26 (no stretch). Hips upto 38. Length 24 (at longest point). Measurements are given in inches. Size Conversion Chart

Colour: French Navy Blue

Fabric: Grosgrain. 51% Cotton, 49% Viscose

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Dry Clean

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Once 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 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. 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 was put in charge of Givenchy.
His knack for taking themes and styles, often Latin or romantic, from the past, and somehow making them contemporary and edgy, is astonishing. Perhaps just as remarkable is the perseverance and conviction of the man. He has managed to keep his talent undiluted through difficult times and emerge with glory and success.