John Galliano Returns to Dior? Just an April Dream!
The announcement of John Galliano's return to the creative direction of Dior has set the hearts of fashion addicts alight. But there's a little detail: it's all a joke. Let's find out together the meaning of April Fools' Day and how even fashion - when it's not too busy taking itself seriously - knows how to have fun.
It is with great excitement that we announce… our April Fools' Day!
If you were also moved by reading about John Galliano 's unexpected return to Dior , don't feel alone: it happened to us too, at least for a second. But today is April 1st, and as per tradition, it's time for pranks - even in the fashion system.
April Fools' Day is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates lightheartedness through more or less credible pranks (hoping that ours will soon become a reality). No one is safe, and perhaps that's the beauty of it: for one day, even the most unlikely news can become reality. At least until the last line.
And just like that, we all fell for it: Galliano thanking Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior opening the doors to its new era, the nostalgia of its past fashion shows... all perfectly believable. Too bad it's just a joke, obviously strictly signed D'Aprile. Nomen omen , in short.
Here is the caption of our offending post shared on Instagram:
It is with great emotion that we announce the return of John Galliano as creative director of Dior . After years of revolutionary visions, Galliano is ready to write a new chapter in the history of the House. "I am deeply grateful to Maria Grazia Chiuri for having guarded the soul of Dior with grace and strength. It is an honor to return to where it all began." – John Galliano
From 1996 to 2011, he transformed the Dior runways into theaters of the imagination. Iconic collections, spectacular silhouettes, dreamy Haute Couture. An unforgettable era. A new beginning, a new era. Welcome home, John!
…Oh, we forgot:
Happy April Fools' Day, everyone. So you can stop just reading the headlines!
But isn't this the power of fashion? To make us dream, even if only for a moment.
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