Our Boyfriend

The question in the papers this week is whether or not John Galliano will be able to make a comeback to the world of fashion. A land where his reputation for bad behavior is almost as solid as his recognition for his work. I'm sure everyone is informed of his less then graceful exit from Dior a few moths back as a result of anti-Semitic remarks made by the intoxicated designer. 
            In actuality the question is not whether Gallaino will return, instead a question of when. In society, as unfortunate as it may be, celebrities of every kind are permitted to behave in scandalous ways. The repercussions of said behavior are often mild or short lasting. In some cases they may not even exist at all. We the public put celebrities on pedestals, raising them high above ourselves, oftentimes glamorizing their raucous behavior, and boating their egos with constant praise. Equally as much, if not more, we like watching them fall from that pedestal, and take a hard slap off the gro
und of reality. We like to know they are in fact mere mortals like ourselves. Fortunately for the fallen, the blow is often fleeting cured by the admittance of wrong doing and a subsequent trip to rehab.
              The public is like that girl you know who keeps taking her cheating loser boyfriend back. He grovels, sends flowers, and promises to never ever to do it again, and in the space of a few days they are right as rain.
              Gallaino has already taken the steps necessary both apologizing and entering an "intensive" rehab program. The designer also recognized that recovery is "an ongoing process" and has enrolled in an "after care" program. Because our society is prone to forgive those repentant sinners, one often wonders if there is sincerity behind the act  or if it is merely and attempt to salvage a battered career?
              Either way, when all is said and done John Gallaino will be back in business, of that I'm sure. In my opinion, the recent scandal will have no lasting effect on his dollars or his sense ........the comeback might just have to wait....well, probably an extra six months. Although who knows, maybe he'll get time off for good behavior.



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