Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Has Galliano's Behavior affected DIOR?

So if you've been living under a rock since March. You might not know that John Galliano was fired from his head position at Dior. The "bad boy" of fashion has held that title since 1996. Which came to an end after Galliano's racist tirade in March at a Paris restaurant. The scene below was filmed just two weeks after he was accused of doing the same thing to two other patrons. He is currently suing those two for defamation. But Galliano himself will be on trial for his actions. Facing charges that carry a penalty of six months in prison and a $31,400 fine. Thats right the french don't play that public racism crap. Take note America. Watch the quote that cost him his job below.
 So with all this hoopla going on I was wondering how his sales were doing not just for his own Line but also for Dior. Below is a worldwide chart observing Dior sales since 2004. Seems that sales were dropping even before the incident. Since January Dior's sales have been at an average low. And skyrocketed in March right before the incident, but then dropped drastically right after. Sales are predicted to rise now that Galliano has been let go. Click on link in left hand corner for a more detailed chart.

With the non-tolerance of public racism in Europe. I was wondering how interested the Americans were in this story. Below is a list, the states isn't even on it. Shame. Wonder if it's the lack of style that leaves the Americans uninterested or just a lack of respect on  such a subject?

1.France






2.Hong Kong






3.United Kingdom






4.Singapore






5.Ireland






6.Italy






7.Greece






8.Australia






9.Canada






10.Switzerland





 With all thats going on I wish Galliano the best. You can't deny his talent. He revived a legendary fashion house, making it young and modern. But in the meantime as he's been let go from both Dior and his own John Galliano collection. It's down to the unemployment office he goes.- your Dealer.

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