Galliano's Zara debut collection launches amid backlash, seen as major coup for retailer

John Galliano's debut collection for Zara, Re{form}, launched a month after the Met canceled his exhibition due to his 2011 antisemitic remarks. The collaboration is viewed as a major strategic move for Zara, potentially boosting brand prestige and sales, though it carries reputational risk. The commercial impact is uncertain, but the launch signals a deliberate bet by Inditex on controversy to drive attention.