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According to Oscar de la Renta, everyone deserves a second chance—and currently, that statement refers to designer John Galliano.
In case you need a fashion refresher: In 2011, Galliano made the notorious statement, "I love Hitler" in a Paris cafe, and he was then fired from his role as creative director at Christian Dior, sentenced to suspended fines, stripped of his Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, and basically shunned by the fashion community (retailers literally pulled his product from shelves). But now WWD has learned that de la Renta is opening his NYC design studio to Galliano over the next three weeks. This perhaps marks the first time someone in the fashion world has opened a door to the controversial designer, and potentially one of the biggest comebacks we've yet to see.
"John and I have known each other for many years, and I am a great admirer of his talent," de la Renta told WWD. "He has worked long and hard on his recovery, and I am happy to give him the opportunity to reimmerse himself in the world of fashion and reacclimate in an environment where he has been so creative."
Galliano also took responsibility for his actions. "I am an alcoholic," he stated. "I have been in recovery for the past two years. Several years prior to my sobriety, I descended into the madness of the disease. I said and did things which hurt others, especially members of the Jewish community. I have expressed my sorrow privately and publicly for the pain which I caused, and I continue to do so. I remain committed to making amends to those I have hurt."
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