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Rachel Zoe thinks John Galliano’s recent alleged anti-Semitic rant was “tragic”

By Andrea Petrou on March 11th, 2011

Rachel Zoe thinks John Galliano’s recent alleged anti-Semitic rant was “tragic”.

The designer was sacked from fashion house Christian Dior after he was accused of making racist and anti-Semitic remarks during a drunken rant in Paris and while stylist Rachel has been friends with John for years, she was disappointed with his remarks.

She said: “It’s a little insane and super-sad. Anti-Semitism, racism or any prejudice is not something I tolerate. I’ve fired clients because they were anti-Semitic, or anti-everything, except what they were. “I’ve known John Galliano and his boyfriend for years. I don’t know enough about it to make a clear statement, but if it’s true, it’s tragic.”

Rachel – who made her name as a stylist to the stars with clients including Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson and Demi Moore – also revealed she has always been desperate to work in fashion but is uncomfortable with the fame that comes with it.

She explained to The Hollywood Reporter magazine: “I worked 20-something hours a day, seven days a week. I was completely obsessed with fashion and spent all my money flying to Paris to go to couture because that was the dream. I crashed shows, stood in line for Marc Jacobs. Designers were my heroes and my celebrities. It hasn’t really worn off.

“A stylist is a behind-the-scenes job. I’m never a star when I’m with a star – ever. Back then, I was very insecure about that. Even now, if you watch me on a red carpet, I’m physically uncomfortable. I can’t strike a good pose to save my life. Fortunately and unfortunately, it’s a part of brand-building. It’s just part of my job.”



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Riccardo Tisci set to take over from John Galliano as the chief designer at Dior

By Andrea Petrou on March 10th, 2011

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci is set to take over from John Galliano as the chief designer at Dior.

The Central Saint Martins graduate is said to have been “confirmed” for the job, although the French fashion house has yet to confirm the news.

Style.com fashion editor Derek Blasberg tweeted: “‘I was just told backstage at the @KatyPerry concert (of all places!) that Riccardo Tisci is CONFIRMED at Dior. (sic)”

However, the 35-year-old sartorialist claimed to be happy in his position at Givenchy earlier this week.

He said: “I felt this was a strong, positive season. And I’m happy at Givenchy.”

Galliano was sacked from Dior recently after being filmed shouting an anti-Semitic rant at women in a French cafe.

In a statement, the fashion house’s president Sidney Toledano said: “I condemn most firmly the statements made by John Galliano which are in total contradiction to the essential values that have always been defended by the House of Christian Dior.”

Another name recently suggested for the job at Dior was Lanvin head Alber Elbaz.




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