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galliano=king of the runaway.

John Galliano is a designer who transforms the catwalk into a raw, artistic and, at the same time, campy spectacle. Exquisite shoulder pads, draggy make-up, the iconic slip dresses, and a boogie inspired music, the 2003's show had its eyes on the 40s trendiest styles looking to the future with a seamlessly incorporated modern vibe.

The first moments of the show were mainly dedicated to vibrant, bold colors and giving emphasis to the voluminous shoulder pads. This clothing detail was highly evidenced throughout the show as an ode to genderless fashion. This element goes beyond its fashion show purpose since women liberated themselves from standard clothes. Galliano brought subtly the conversation, with his models paving the catwalk with attitude, bringing a cheerful personality, and defying the audience.

The drama of Galliano's creations was everywhere: peculiar hats, with some silk net covering a make-up inspired by NY's club kids, with intense eyebrows and geometric motives, loose and neutral slip dresses. This collection was, undoubtedly, a parade of campy vibes, combining different styles and decades, that somehow, were aligned and reached a doble climax on the final moments. Firstly, the model walked with a full white costume made with a bedazzled top, a silk skirt and a fur jacket, kind of covering her sloppy allure. On the opposite way, Galliano flawlessly closed the show with his imponent figure, glorifying the combination of all the colors that walked the runway: black. The beauty behind Galliano's collections relies on the unpredictability of his personality. The show lasted for 13 minutes and it was almost impossible to absorb all the hidden messages he wanted to convey. The variety of the creations, ranging from colors to fabrics, the make-up, the sassiness of the models, the boogie music, all the details took the stage and celebrated women and their freedom at its best.

the spread.

galliano — king of the runaway, magazine spread

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