John Galliano's Met Gala might be over, but the highly anticipated collaboration with Zara is officially here. After months of waiting, Galliano's Zara collection has transformed the high street giant's usual offering of everyday staples into something almost unrecognisable. Archival Zara pieces have been pulled apart, exaggerated and stripped of their original form, before being reconstructed in a way only the couturier could.

The former Maison Margiela creative director teamed up with the Spanish fashion retailer to create Re{form}, a genderless collection that defies practically every expectation of what an everyday piece of clothing should be. Shirts are no longer simply shirts, dresses twist and drape around the body, and tailoring takes on entirely new proportions. Even the most familiar wardrobe staples feel theatrical in Galliano’s hands.

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While Zara is a brand we ordinarily turn to for clothes that slot seamlessly into our wardrobes, Re{form} asks us to look at those same pieces differently. The collection is made up of dramatic coats, sculptural tailoring, fluid dresses and beautifully deconstructed separates that feel more like fashion objects than straightforward basics. Galliano’s signatures are everywhere. There’s romance and theatrics, but also imperfection: exposed construction, unexpected proportions and the sense that each garment has been tampered with rather than simply designed.

Amongst all the drama, however, there’s also a surprisingly strong line-up of simpler wardrobe staples. Pure-cashmere V-neck jumpers sit alongside knitted waistcoats and T-shirts, offering a considerably more understated way into the collection. Then there’s the cropped graphic tee, tapping into fashion's renewed appetite for statement T-shirts and arguably one of the collection's most accessible pieces.

Keep scrolling to see the Zara Re{form} pieces that caught my eye—and sure to sell out asap.

Shop The John Galliano x Zara Collection

ZARA Limited Edition Satin Midi Dress With Lace Cut-Outs

The delicate lace cut-outs against fluid satin perfectly capture the tension between romance and deconstruction. I’d keep everything else minimal and let the dress do the talking.

ZARA Limited Edition Relaxed Fit Pleated Suit Trousers

The exaggerated, relaxed proportions of these trousers are what make these feel distinctly Galliano.

ZARA Limited Edition Faux Fur Collar Trench Coat

A classic trench, but certainly not as we know it.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Cashmere Jumper

The knitwear in this collection is surprisingly strong—case in point, this 100% cashmere v-neck.

ZARA Limited Edition Multi-Strap Leather Kitten Heels

The multiple straps transform an elegant kitten heel into something altogether more interesting. Just add tailoring or a fluid midi skirt.

ZARA Limited Edition Cropped Fit Graphic T-Shirt

Tapping into fashion's love for graphic tees, this is one of the collection’s most accessible pieces.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Wool Pinstripe Suit Trousers

Pinstripes are having a major moment, but Galliano’s take naturally feels less corporate and decidedly cooler.

ZARA Limited Edition Ovesized Contrast Coat

One of the more wearable items in the collection, complete with oversized proportions and contrast detailing.

ZARA Limited Edition Combined Guipure Midi Dress

Romantic, intricate and just a little undone, this is exactly the kind of dress I hoped to see when I first heard of the collaboration.

ZARA Limited Edition Cropped Coat With Faux Fur Collar

The cropped proportions give the classic faux-fur-collared coat an unexpected new shape.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Silk Camisole Dress

Proof that sometimes the simplest pieces make the greatest impact.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Cashmere Knit Waistcoat

A surprisingly understated piece amongst all the drama. Pure cashmere gives this simple waistcoat a luxurious foundation

ZARA Limited Edition Tulle Midi Dress With Faux Fur

This is arguably one of the collection’s most theatrical pieces.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Wool Striped Contrast Band Trousers

The striped wool and contrasting band detailing take a traditional trouser somewhere far more directional.

ZARA Limited Edition Asymmetric Cut Skirt

Pair this skirt with a simple knit to really emphasise the silhouette.

ZARA Limited Edition 100% Cashmere Knit T-Shirt

A pure-cashmere T-shirt is the ultimate elevated basic and an easy way to own a piece of the collaboration without going full Galliano.

ZARA Limited Edition Mixed Fabric Pareo Skirt

The mixed fabrics and pareo construction give this skirt that deliberately pieced-together quality that defines so much of the collection.

ZARA Limited Edition Asymmetric Leather Effect Coat

From the asymmetric construction to the almost sculptural way it sits on the body, nothing about this coat feels conventional.