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John Galliano Joins Zara in Two-Year Creative Partnership to Rework Its Archives

The deal marks his first formal design role since departing Maison Margiela in 2024.

Overview

  • Zara and Galliano confirmed a two-year collaboration that will see the designer "re-author" the retailer’s archives.
  • He will deconstruct and reconfigure past-season Zara garments through a couture-informed process, with seasonal releases starting in September 2026.
  • Galliano has been working in a Paris-area atelier since January and says he has already produced initial toiles for the project.
  • The partnership emerged from conversations with Inditex chair Marta Ortega Pérez, aligning with Zara’s push to elevate its fashion credentials through marquee creative talent.
  • Details on pricing, production volume and presentation format remain undisclosed, though Galliano called the scale and resources of Zara’s platform "thrilling."