After a decade at the helm, the designer bids an emotional farewell to the French fashion house.
John Galliano is officially stepping down as Creative Director of Maison Margiela, marking the end of a defining era in modern fashion. The announcement, shared through a heartfelt post on his official profile, confirmed the rumors that had been circulating across social media for weeks.
“Unfortunately, Wednesday 11 December 2024 will be remembered by many who love the fashion industry as a very bad day,” the statement began, acknowledging the weight of the news for fans and insiders alike.
Galliano, who led the house for ten years, reflected deeply in his message, sharing gratitude, sobriety milestones, and the emotional journey behind his departure. “Today is the day I say goodbye to Maison Margiela. My heart overflows with joyous gratitude, and my soul smiles. For I am 14 years old today — 14 years sober. Living a better life than I ever dreamt possible, and this is thanks to two people — two truly beautiful people who I both love and cherish.”
His exit leaves a significant void in the fashion landscape. Galliano’s tenure at Margiela produced some of the most imaginative, museum‑worthy pieces of the last decade — collections that blurred the line between garment and art, and reminded the industry of fashion’s power to feel singular and transcendent.
What comes next for the visionary remains unknown, but one thing is certain: Long live JG.
Sound off — does Galliano’s exit mark the end of an era, or the start of his next great fashion chapter?
