After about three years away from the game, it was announced today that John Galliano will be making a return to fashion, this time at the helm of Maison Martin Margiela. Since he was fired from his post at Christian Dior, there has been a lot of talk about what’s next for the designer. Now that the speculation can finally come to an end, the fashion set has been very vocal on their thoughts of Margiela’s newest appointment. While some seem happy for the designer, others are left pondering if a character such as Galliano is a good fit for the Maison, which has left the names of its designers anonymous for several years.
Today, the fashion industry is trying to wrap its head around the news. Here are some reactions from members of the fashion set on Galliano’s new gig:
Today’s strange-bedfellows fashion news: Maison Martin Margiela confirms John Galliano as new designer.
— Eric Wilson (@ericwilsonsays) October 6, 2014
JOHN GALLIANO is the new creative director of MARGIELA, I heard this rumor when I was in Paris and just received confirmation this morning!
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) October 6, 2014
It is very exciting to see what powerful creatives do at different houses…
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) October 6, 2014
Congratulations #JohnGalliano jgalliano is back, #YesLord, house of @margiela. renzorosso #HappyMonday… http://t.co/MiqJ0ezeuU
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) October 6, 2014
If #johngalliano is now @Margiela designer, does this mean we’ll never hear from him (like the reclusive Martin Margiela)? #perfectfit
— Lisa Marsh (@LisaMarshWriter) October 6, 2014
Wonderful news for our OTB group! jgalliano for @margiela !! Thanks renzorosso !! http://t.co/VLm4NGxI7n
— nicola formichetti (@formichetti) October 6, 2014
Galliano returns. The empire strikes back http://t.co/Ru3L5gcudR pic.twitter.com/WIca4Ap6Kr
— Alexander Fury (@AlexanderFury) October 6, 2014
Ask me about my incredibly conflicted feelings regarding John Galliano!
— Tyler McCall (@eiffeltyler) October 6, 2014
Congratulations to the most amazing designer in the world John Galliano! Such great news, the king is back! xx
— Fran Cutler (@FranCutler) October 6, 2014
He was shoned from our world and now he’s back with a bang! Welcome back John Galliano!
— Stacey McKenzie (@StaceyMcKenzie1) October 6, 2014
Galliano’s second coming feels more like a second chance, @surscooby confers with his rabbi – http://t.co/i5PBdYYzPM pic.twitter.com/bNaW9sQQbM
— Four Pins (@Four_Pins) October 6, 2014
yaaaas. welcome back John Galliano.
— raeen roes (@AngelHaze) October 6, 2014
