Why did Galliano leave Dior?

On 25 February 2011, Dior announced their suspension of Galliano following his arrest over an alleged anti-semitic tirade in a Paris bar. The same day, Paris-based citizen journalism site Citizenside received video of Galliano on a similar rant in the same bar the previous December.

Who hired Galliano after Dior fired him?

Maison Martin Margiela
More than two years after he was fired from French fashion house Christian Dior for an anti-Semitic tirade, star designer John Galliano is returning to the world of high fashion. The Paris-based fashion house Maison Martin Margiela has hired Galliano to serve as its creative director, the company announced Monday.

Who replaced Galliano at Dior?

Raf Simons
This article is more than 9 years old. Raf Simons will take the top design spot at Dior. “It is with tremendous excitement that the House of Dior is welcoming Raf Simons, one of today’s greatest talents,” a written statement from the company said.

Why did John Galliano get Cancelled?

Galliano was fired from the fashion giant in March 2011 after making anti-Semitic remarks in Paris. Later that year, a French court found him guilty for making public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity. “I love Hitler,” Galliano said in a video obtained by Britain’s Sun newspaper.

What happened to Raf Simons at Dior?

On October 22, 2015, Simons resigned from his post as the Creative Director of Womenswear for Christian Dior following a three and a half year stint at the brand.

Is Galliano alcoholic?

Clocking in at over 40% alcohol, Galliano is as boozy as a spirit, which is why we envisioned it in the most classic of cocktails: the Old Fashioned.

Who runs Dior now?

Christian Dior SE (French: [kʁistjɑ̃ djɔʁ]), commonly known as Dior, is a French luxury fashion house controlled and chaired by French businessman Bernard Arnault, who also heads LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group. Dior itself holds 42.36% shares of and 59.01% voting rights within LVMH.