Is John Galliano making a full comeback? Zara partners with the fashion designer

This combination of file pictures John Galliano at the end of Christian Dior ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show in Paris and the logo of Zara pictured in Paris last year. Photo: AFP

Spanish fashion retailer Zara said Tuesday (March 17) it has entered into a two-year "artistic partnership" with controversial British designer John Galliano.

The 65-year-old couturier will reconfigure pieces drawn from Zara's past collections into new designs, the company said in a statement.