John Galliano moved Galliano to Christian Dior, replacing Italian designer Gianfranco Ferré. At Dior, Galliano received critical acclaim for his Haute Couture and ready-to-wear collections. In 2010, Galliano identified his love of theatre and femininity as central to his creations; he said "my role is to seduce", and credited Standard Oil heiress Millicent Rogers as an influence. On 25 February 2011, Dior announced they had suspended Galliano following his arrest over an alleged anti-Jewish tirade in a Paris bar. The same day, Paris-based citizen journalism site Citizenside received video of Galliano on a similar rant in the same bar the previous December.
Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi (fashion designer) Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi (fashion designer) Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi () is an Emirati fashion designer who is accredited as the founder of the "Qasimi" fashion label. He is best known for incorporating Arab elements in his male and female costume designs. Much of Al Qasimi's women's collection is inspired by the Gulf’s colourful jalabiya dresses. According to Al Qasimi, models should "resemble warriors walking out of a crypt and down the runway." His fashion brand has been showcased in numerous fashion hubs across the world, including London and Paris. Among some of the celebrities who have worn