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WATCH: DvF Finally Weighs In On John Galliano Scandal

by Verena von Pfetten | 10:16 am, March 8th, 2011


Last week, we wondered why Diane von Furstenberg — one of fashion’s most famous Jews and the daughter of a Holocaust survivor — hadn’t offered a public statement on John Galliano‘s anti-Semitic remarks, particularly when so many in the industry have spoken out in defense of the designer. Yesterday, von Furstenberg shared her thoughts on the scandal with Gayle King. Here’s what the designer had to say.

Von Furstenberg told King, “As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, I find what he said was absolutely unacceptable. Having said that, I think he was provoked and he was clearly not in a normal state.” And when asked whether Dior was right to fire Galliano, she said, “That is not for me to say. I mean, it is an unacceptable comment.”

WATCH:

Diane von Furstenberg Breaks Silence On Galliano [HuffPost Style]
Fashion Legend Diane von Furstenberg [The Gayle King Show]

Related:

Where Is The Jewish Response To Galliano’s Anti-Semitism Scandal?
Fashion VIPs Respond To John Galliano’s Racist Rant



  • http://dearwinnie.com Chelsea Rae

    I love Diane! I think her opinion is similar to most designers’. What he said was unacceptable, but he was drunk and seemed provoked.

  • Anonymous

    As usual, Ms. von Furstenberg oozes class and thoughtfulness with every word she phrases. She won’t speculate and just comments on her reaction to the facts. I wish there were a million more of DvF in seats of power in this world.

  • Blaquemamba

    Good answer, Diane. Short and sweet.

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