RUNWAY: John Galliano SS14

As John Galliano, the man, continues his PR tour to show his remorse for the actions that led him to be ousted not only from Dior but also from his eponymous line, Bill Gaytten, who succeeded Galliano at John Galliano, the label, has all but eviscerated the mischievous, subversive and often times Victorian "gentleman" that Galliano pioneered. Gaytten has modernized and infused a heavy dose of youth into the line: it went from dark and brooding Russians running away from oppression to light and airy layers that create a sporty, youthful and urbane look. Some might find issue in what Gaytten has (successfully) transitioned John Gallino into but we think it best he stay true to who he thinks Galliano man is and should be.