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“Couture Clash!” A Look Back at the Industry Shake-Up of 1997

By Kevin Harson

“Couture Clash!” A Look Back at the Industry Shake-Up of 1997

Ahead of two buzzy spring 2026 couture debuts, read Vogue’s diaries of the spring 1997 season that saw John Galliano take on Christian Dior and Alexander McQueen, Givenchy.

Originally published by vogue.com. Syndicated material does not necessarily reflect the views of Vanity Fair Fashion.

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