'it's a tragedy': the John Galliano saga in episodes

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It seems there’s no redemption token on sight for John Galliano, the immensely talented designer. [as seen on Vogue.co.uk]

March 2011. the infamous, inhumane, unfortunate “offensive remarks” and he’s out. No excuse, we agree, none should ever express nor bare in their mind for that matter any depleting thoughts and words against any other human being’s beliefs.

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2011 and 2012. redemption, make amends, community service, rehab and all that needed jazz. Doing good dude.

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Receiving La Legion d’Honneur from President Sarkozy (did anyone remotely hinted he’s wearing Hasidic attire at this point in time?)

February 2013. We are all elated by the signs of resurrection from the ashes of blame for our hero/Phoenix. The Oscar de la Renta stint. [as seen in this blog]

The Fall collection presented under the elder statesman of American fashion’s realmproved that genius is like class: you are either born with it or you can’t buy it. The flair of the collection was Gallian(o)-ified with special effects that gave us the “oh-my-he’s-back” thrills. 

April 13, 2013. The appointment at Parson’s for a 3-day masters class after is another distinctive sign. Then, here comes the announcement that no less than Parsons has retained John for a workshop assignment and we are all student-age envy.

April 26, 2013. The anonymous petition against professor-to-be Galliano is filed.

May 8, 2013. Classes are cancelled. 

Doesn’t Judaism, as any other religion, teach forgiveness? [as read in The Daily Beast]

'it's a tragedy' says it simply Suzy Menkes. [as seen in The Cut]

The comeback.

Some light at the end of the tunnel: the July edition of Vanity Fair will publish, we all hope, his first tell-all interview with Ingrid Sischy. [as read in Fashion Week Daily]

a tell-all sit-down TV interview? [WWD]

Liz [Rosenberg] please take care of it! And may the odds be ever in your favor.