Paris, Jan. 26, 2024 – The night of the wolf moon marked the grand finale of the couture season in Paris, as John Galliano unveiled a mesmerizing Maison Margiela show that transported the audience to a decaying Parisian nightclub beneath the Pont Alexandre III bridge.

The show, a spectacle of fashion fantasy, featured extreme corsetry that transformed bodies into hourglasses, creating a captivating display of historical allusions and fabric manipulation. The audience was so moved that they stamped their feet, a rare occurrence in the world of fashion shows.

This revival of Galliano’s signature theatrical fashion comes after a period of exile and penitent return at Margiela, following a tumultuous past marred by controversy. The show’s departure from the current trend of comfort clothing marks a moment of reconsideration for vintage Galliano, signaling a potential resurgence of his unique style.