A new book "John Galliano Unseen" by photographer Robert Fairer follows the controversial designer's work for his eponymous brand both backstage and on the catwalk from 1996-2011.
John Galliano Unseen —
A new book "John Galliano Unseen" by photographer Robert Fairer follows the controversial designer's work for his eponymous brand both backstage and on the catwalk from 1996-2011.
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"They were in a league of their own," says Fairer of the supermodels of the time. Here, Kate Moss in the John Galliano Autumn-Winter 1997 show.
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"They were in a league of their own," says Fairer of the supermodels of the time. Here, Kate Moss in the John Galliano Autumn-Winter 1997 show.
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Fellow 90s supermodel Linda Evangelista walks in the same show. In a American Vogue review from 1997 the collection was described as: "A rebellious schoolgirl dreams of journeying to Hollywood where she is cast as Cleopatra."
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Fellow 90s supermodel Linda Evangelista walks in the same show. In a American Vogue review from 1997 the collection was described as: "A rebellious schoolgirl dreams of journeying to Hollywood where she is cast as Cleopatra."
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Fairer began his career working for Elle Magazine US as a runway photographer. He quickly progressed to backstage photography and soon moved to American Vogue, where he became their exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade.
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Fairer began his career working for Elle Magazine US as a runway photographer. He quickly progressed to backstage photography and soon moved to American Vogue, where he became their exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade.
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Galliano backstage at one of his shows.
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Galliano backstage at one of his shows.
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Galliano had an extensive team that helped create unforgettable shows From set designer Michael Howells to Milliner Stephen Jones and make-up artist Pat McGrath.
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Galliano had an extensive team that helped create unforgettable shows From set designer Michael Howells to Milliner Stephen Jones and make-up artist Pat McGrath.
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Fairer's high-energy photos of the scenes backstage capture the sheer glamor, and madness of a fashion show.
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Fairer's high-energy photos of the scenes backstage capture the sheer glamor, and madness of a fashion show.
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Model Erin O'Connor poses for Fairer backstage during Galliano's Autumn-Winter show in 1999.
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Model Erin O'Connor poses for Fairer backstage during Galliano's Autumn-Winter show in 1999.
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The theatrics and performance on his catwalk were just as important in creating Galliano's overall vision for a show. This show was staged at the Cabaret Sauvage -- a tented arena with a wooden dance floor and ornate pillars.
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The theatrics and performance on his catwalk were just as important in creating Galliano's overall vision for a show. This show was staged at the Cabaret Sauvage -- a tented arena with a wooden dance floor and ornate pillars.
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The Spring-Summer show in 2009 was inspired by the work of caricaturist James Gillray. A leading artist of his time he mocked and poked fun at politics, society and sometimes even fashion.
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The Spring-Summer show in 2009 was inspired by the work of caricaturist James Gillray. A leading artist of his time he mocked and poked fun at politics, society and sometimes even fashion.
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Another image from the same collection, where the catwalk was transformed into a railway terminal.
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Another image from the same collection, where the catwalk was transformed into a railway terminal.
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This show was inspired by the Indian festival Holi -- otherwise known as the festival of colors. Models had brightly colored pigments thrown over them before they took to the catwalk.
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This show was inspired by the Indian festival Holi -- otherwise known as the festival of colors. Models had brightly colored pigments thrown over them before they took to the catwalk.
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Another model emerges after being doused in colored pigment.
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Another model emerges after being doused in colored pigment.
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