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John Galliano stuns Jewish community after wearing a Hasidic-style outfit before Oscar de la Renta's Fashion Week show
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 14:48, 13 February 2013 | UPDATED: 15:53, 13 February 2013
John Galliano made a small but loud return to the fashion word yesterday, making his way to Oscar de la Renta's New York Fashion Week show dressed in an outfit that resembled Hasidic Jewish clothing.
The designer, who was fired from Christian Dior in March 2011 after several notorious drunken outbursts and anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris cafe, was seen in a long black jacket, charcoal homburg-style hat and twirled peyos - long sidelocks grown to demonstrate faith.
His outfit, seen en route to de la Renta’s design studio, where he has been helping the designer prepare for last night's fall 2013 collection, shocked New York's Jewish community.
Controversial clothing: John Galliano made a small but loud return to the fashion word yesterday, making his way to Oscar de la Renta's Fashion Week show dressed in an outfit that resembled Hasidic Jewish clothing
Williamsburg community leader Isaac Abraham told the New York Post: 'He’s trying to embarrass people in the Jewish community and make money on clothes [while] dressed like people he has insulted.
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'It looks like the hairstyle he added was done purposely to insult,' he added. 'I would invite Mr. de la Renta and Galliano to come to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, so I can show them some Holocaust survivors and the clothes they [wear].'
Meanwhile rabbi and fashion designer Tobi Rubinstein Schneier commented: 'This was not very smart, unless he really wants attention. I’m hoping that this is not in any way a mockery through this attire.'
'The hairstyle he added was done purposely to insult'
Because Galliano was nowhere to be seen front-of-house at de la Renta’s Tuesday-night show, with visitors unable to enter backstage, it is unclear if the controversial outfit was seen by fashion industry critics at the event.
But after the incident at Paris' La Perle cafe, in which Galliano was video-recorded saying 'I love Hitler,' before telling an Italian woman, who wasn't Jewish: 'People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f****** gassed,' being seen publicly in the distinguishing outfit was enough to ruffle feathers.
FAshion friends: Galliano (left) returned to the fashion word, temporarily, with a three week stint at Oscar de la Renta's (right) studio in the lead up to his New York Fashion Week show
Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind said: 'Who is he mocking? The way the socks look, the jacket, the peyos . . . My question is, who’s he laughing at?
'If it was just anyone else, I wouldn’t know what to say. But considering who this guy is, considering his background and what he’s said in the past, let him explain it to all of us: Are you mocking us?'
Twitter users have also expressed their thoughts on Galliano's outfit choice, which many found 'insulting' and 'shameful'.
Beauty blogger Michelle Jones wrote: 'John Galliano- why? The House that Oscar de la Renta built is giving you a chance- must you mock it?'
Another tweeted: 'Is John Galliano really so talented that the world must put up with his shameful antics?'
But the fashion industry appears to be coming to the designer's defense. Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, said the attacks against the designer were 'unfair.'
He tweeted this morning: 'That is John's hair and how he dresses and certainly not a mockery of others,' before adding, 'Lets all take a deep breath, relax and remember it's just clothes!'
Others disagreed. Mark Ferdman replied to Mr Kolb, tweeting: 'Show me few more pics of him dressed like that over the past couple months, years and I'll consider that POV.'
Galliano, who faced a maximum of six months in jail on charges of 'public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity,' blamed work-related stress and multiple substance addictions for his Paris outbursts, which he says he can not remember.
He was stripped of his Chevalier of the Legion of Honor and ordered to pay suspended fines of 6,000 euros, as well as symbolic damages and costs to each of his victims and to five anti-racism groups who were also complainants.
Fashion comeback: Galliano was en route to Oscar de la Renta's fall 2013 Fashion Week show held last night; which Galliano spent three weeks helping the designer prepare
But two years later, Galliano, who designed Kate Moss' wedding dress in July 2011, seemed hopeful to reintegrate himself into the fashion industry after his fall from grace - the first step being a three week stint at Oscar de la Renta's studio in the lead up to his New York Fashion Week show.
'I am an alcoholic,' Galliano admitted to WWD last month, before explaining his readiness a return to the industry. 'I have been in recovery for the past two years...I remain committed to making amends to those I have hurt.
'Several years prior to my sobriety, I descended into the madness of the disease. I said and did things which hurt others, especially members of the Jewish community. I have expressed my sorrow privately and publicly for the pain which I caused, and I continue to do so.'
De la Renta, who called Galliano an 'immense talent,' also said last month: 'I think John is doing all the right things. Everyone in life deserves a second chance, especially someone as talented as John. I think that life is about forgiving and helping people.…I think John is doing all the right things.'
Whether or not yesterday's outfit constitutes 'doing the right thing,' is debatable, however.
One observing Lower East Side resident told MailOnline: 'Either Galliano is so deluded that he thinks wearing an outfit inspired by the dress of Hasidic Jews is some kind of apology, or it is simply another callous insult from someone who is already known as a drunken anti-Semite. Either way he's an a**hole.'
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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 14:48, 13 February 2013 | UPDATED: 15:53, 13 February 2013
John Galliano made a small but loud return to the fashion word yesterday, making his way to Oscar de la Renta's New York Fashion Week show dressed in an outfit that resembled Hasidic Jewish clothing.
The designer, who was fired from Christian Dior in March 2011 after several notorious drunken outbursts and anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris cafe, was seen in a long black jacket, charcoal homburg-style hat and twirled peyos - long sidelocks grown to demonstrate faith.
His outfit, seen en route to de la Renta’s design studio, where he has been helping the designer prepare for last night's fall 2013 collection, shocked New York's Jewish community.
Controversial clothing: John Galliano made a small but loud return to the fashion word yesterday, making his way to Oscar de la Renta's Fashion Week show dressed in an outfit that resembled Hasidic Jewish clothing
Williamsburg community leader Isaac Abraham told the New York Post: 'He’s trying to embarrass people in the Jewish community and make money on clothes [while] dressed like people he has insulted.
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'It looks like the hairstyle he added was done purposely to insult,' he added. 'I would invite Mr. de la Renta and Galliano to come to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, so I can show them some Holocaust survivors and the clothes they [wear].'
Meanwhile rabbi and fashion designer Tobi Rubinstein Schneier commented: 'This was not very smart, unless he really wants attention. I’m hoping that this is not in any way a mockery through this attire.'
'The hairstyle he added was done purposely to insult'
Because Galliano was nowhere to be seen front-of-house at de la Renta’s Tuesday-night show, with visitors unable to enter backstage, it is unclear if the controversial outfit was seen by fashion industry critics at the event.
But after the incident at Paris' La Perle cafe, in which Galliano was video-recorded saying 'I love Hitler,' before telling an Italian woman, who wasn't Jewish: 'People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f****** gassed,' being seen publicly in the distinguishing outfit was enough to ruffle feathers.
FAshion friends: Galliano (left) returned to the fashion word, temporarily, with a three week stint at Oscar de la Renta's (right) studio in the lead up to his New York Fashion Week show
Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind said: 'Who is he mocking? The way the socks look, the jacket, the peyos . . . My question is, who’s he laughing at?
'If it was just anyone else, I wouldn’t know what to say. But considering who this guy is, considering his background and what he’s said in the past, let him explain it to all of us: Are you mocking us?'
Twitter users have also expressed their thoughts on Galliano's outfit choice, which many found 'insulting' and 'shameful'.
Beauty blogger Michelle Jones wrote: 'John Galliano- why? The House that Oscar de la Renta built is giving you a chance- must you mock it?'
Another tweeted: 'Is John Galliano really so talented that the world must put up with his shameful antics?'
But the fashion industry appears to be coming to the designer's defense. Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, said the attacks against the designer were 'unfair.'
He tweeted this morning: 'That is John's hair and how he dresses and certainly not a mockery of others,' before adding, 'Lets all take a deep breath, relax and remember it's just clothes!'
Others disagreed. Mark Ferdman replied to Mr Kolb, tweeting: 'Show me few more pics of him dressed like that over the past couple months, years and I'll consider that POV.'
Galliano, who faced a maximum of six months in jail on charges of 'public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity,' blamed work-related stress and multiple substance addictions for his Paris outbursts, which he says he can not remember.
He was stripped of his Chevalier of the Legion of Honor and ordered to pay suspended fines of 6,000 euros, as well as symbolic damages and costs to each of his victims and to five anti-racism groups who were also complainants.
Fashion comeback: Galliano was en route to Oscar de la Renta's fall 2013 Fashion Week show held last night; which Galliano spent three weeks helping the designer prepare
But two years later, Galliano, who designed Kate Moss' wedding dress in July 2011, seemed hopeful to reintegrate himself into the fashion industry after his fall from grace - the first step being a three week stint at Oscar de la Renta's studio in the lead up to his New York Fashion Week show.
'I am an alcoholic,' Galliano admitted to WWD last month, before explaining his readiness a return to the industry. 'I have been in recovery for the past two years...I remain committed to making amends to those I have hurt.
'Several years prior to my sobriety, I descended into the madness of the disease. I said and did things which hurt others, especially members of the Jewish community. I have expressed my sorrow privately and publicly for the pain which I caused, and I continue to do so.'
De la Renta, who called Galliano an 'immense talent,' also said last month: 'I think John is doing all the right things. Everyone in life deserves a second chance, especially someone as talented as John. I think that life is about forgiving and helping people.…I think John is doing all the right things.'
Whether or not yesterday's outfit constitutes 'doing the right thing,' is debatable, however.
One observing Lower East Side resident told MailOnline: 'Either Galliano is so deluded that he thinks wearing an outfit inspired by the dress of Hasidic Jews is some kind of apology, or it is simply another callous insult from someone who is already known as a drunken anti-Semite. Either way he's an a**hole.'
Read more:
Jew-bash designer Galliano's costume mocks faithful - m.NYPOST.com
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2278049/John-Galliano-stuns-Jewish-community-wearing-Hasidic-inspired-outfit-Oscar-la-Rentas-Fashion-Week-show.html#ixzz2KnjL0XkW
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