Yesterday, while we were all salivating over and debating the best and worst fashion of the Golden Globes, a very special event took place in London: #MargielaMonday, which marked John Galliano’s return to fashion. Galliano, who has remained relatively absent since his 2011 anti-sematic scandal, debuted his first collection as Creative Director of Maison Martin Margiela. On the runway? Margiela’s Spring 2015 Haute Couture Collection.
Aesthetically, the scene and collection were very understated for Galliano, who is known for his dramatics and grandeur. The runway hosted a relatively small gathering of 100 people and the 24-look collection stayed focused on Margiela’s signature theme of deconstruction. Through the fashion Galliano spoke to the world, the message? A haunting and humbling apology.