The scandal led Dior to suspend and then dismiss Galliano as its creative director. Designer John Galliano poses in the new Dior shop in Shanghai, May 14, 2010 (Credit: PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesThe incident also prompted widespread condemnation across the fashion industry. I don't think he's antisemitic. He has consistently denied being antisemitic, describing the remarks as incompatible with his beliefs, and has spoken publicly about his rehabilitation following treatment for addiction. After several years away from the spotlight, Galliano returned to fashion in 2014 as creative director of Maison Margiela, where he created critically acclaimed collections.