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John Galliano

spring/summer 2001 · a) polyester, viscose/synthetic blend, cotton; b,c) leather, synthetic, cotton · Costume Institute

For his spring/summer 2001 collection, John Galliano produced a range of scanty chitons made from deconstructed football jerseys. The juxtaposition of a bared chest with classical drapery is an image of male authority that has resonated through history. Drawing on this image, Galliano's "locker-room" chitons combine two ideals of masculinity - the Greek god and the American football hero.

Artist

John Galliano

Date

spring/summer 2001

Medium

a) polyester, viscose/synthetic blend, cotton; b,c) leather, synthetic, cotton

Culture

British

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of John Galliano S.A., 2004