Tulle Dresses Plus Bias Cuts: Zara Collaborates With John Galliano to Redesign Classics, and Every Piece Is Like a Work of Art
I really want to feel the layers of the real pieces for myself
Summary
- John Galliano uses deconstruction and reconstruction techniques to transform Zara classics into entirely new silhouettes.
- Through "The Flix" sheer layering and signature bias-cut designs, dresses and coats are infused with a sense of fluidity.
- The Tri-Chic handbag is inspired by trash bags and offers three practical ways to wear it: as a tote, shoulder bag, or backpack.
- The full collection will officially debut in September 2026, including apparel, footwear, and hats created in collaboration with Stephen Jones.
The September 2026 “Re{form}” collaboration between Zara and John Galliano reimagines Zara classics through haute couture deconstruction and reconstruction techniques. The collection features layered tulle dresses, signature bias cutting, and headwear designed by Stephen Jones, transforming everyday pieces into bold new silhouettes.
The moment you see the tulle dresses and iconic bias cuts, you know that dramatic magic is back. This isn’t just a collection of new designs—it uses Zara’s past archival pieces as prototypes for a bold deconstruction and reconstruction.
Cutting up basics and putting them back together is a bit mad
John Galliano applies haute couture methods to completely overhaul familiar everyday garments. An ordinary Zara shirt is scaled up three times and printed with metallic foil, giving it the look of a leather coat while maintaining the lightness of a shirt. A knit sweater is worn backward as a shawl, with its sleeves tied into a back bow. Even the pocket placements on blazers have been adjusted to shift the garment’s drape and posture. Looking at these collaged silhouettes makes you want to study what the original piece once looked like.
Layering like a flip-book
Another tactile detail is a layering technique he calls “The Flix.” Inspired by flip-books, he deconstructs a coat into a nearly invisible mesh dress, leaving only the faux fur collar, cuffs, and hem. Changing the underlayer completely alters the outer silhouette. Paired with his signature bias cutting, the soft chiffon and tulle create a captivating sense of fluid motion as you walk.
Even the bags and hats bring the drama
The accessories continue this rebellious spirit. The Tri-Chic bag is actually inspired by French trash sorting bags. With the addition of metal chains, it gains a stylish edge and can be switched between three carrying styles: handbag, shoulder bag, or backpack. For the headwear, he collaborated with master milliner Stephen Jones, reshaping everyday bucket and straw hats into bicorne styles reminiscent of the Napoleonic era.
From clothing to accessories, every piece challenges our preconceived notions of everyday wear. The Re{form} collaboration launches on October 1, leaving us curious to see how these three-dimensional, intricate cuts actually feel to wear.
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