Atlanta, GA 12/9/2010 12:26:51 AM
John Galliano loves collaborating with actresses.
The British designer has worked with a number of Hollywood beauties
including Marion Cotillard and Natalie Portman on campaigns for Dior
but revealed he was most impressed with Charlize Theron.
He said: "I love working with actresses. I love their creative process.
It's a bit like brainstorming. Working with Charlize [for J'adore Dior
Parfum] was a scream. I mean, she ends up directing the whole thing.
"And she's right; she knows what she's doing. She'll remember exactly
which way she sat, where her butt was, her nails. I mean it's just
fabulous. I love the creative process. What they bring creatively is
really important."
While John loves working with celebrities, he says he has no pre-requisites for who he casts in his campaigns.
He explained to WWD: "It depends on the product. It's a creative
process that I love, whether it's working with Kate Moss, Sharon Stone,
Charlize Theron or Natalie. We've had a fun time with Marion Cotillard
doing some internet films.
"The last one, "The Grey Lady," was in London. It was by John Cameron
Mitchell. It was a real trip - with Sir Ian McKellen! He's in a
wheelchair and she has these supernatural powers. She seduces him and
because of her love he's able to walk. I cried when he got up. Everyone
was crying. We all were in tears."
