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John Galliano Prisoner of War Fashions?

John Galliano has been known to be a bit outrageous or as some would say, edgy, but I'm not quite sure what to call his 2008 fall fashion line.

The designs looked like some type of terrorist mummy or a POW broadcast on the news.

Only one word comes to mind. Dark: OK, maybe two. Dark and ouch. Those model look like they've seen better days. But surly this 2008 fall line is going to be turning a lot of heads and catching some serious attention.

Controversial Fashion
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Outrageous Runway Shows
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The trend of using fashion as a medium to make social or political statements opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion
The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing controversial and boundary-pushing designs.
Event Management
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Media and Marketing
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GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
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Popularity 98%
Activity 86%
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