Designer dismissed after making anti-Semitic remarks at Paris bar; Dior chief: Galliano's comments contradict values defended by Christian Dior."
By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFFjohn galliano_311 reuters(photo credit: Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters)PARIS - French fashion house Dior said on Tuesday it is firing John Galliano after complaints were lodged with police that their star designer made offensive and anti-Semitic comments.Dior said it decided to start procedures to fire Galliano after seeing a video clip that purportedly shows the designer shouting abuse at people in a Paris bar.RELATED:Dior suspends Galliano for alleged anti-SemitismPortman condemns Dior designer for anti-Semitic words"I very firmly condemn what was said by John Galliano, which totally contradicts the values which have always been defended by Christian Dior," Christian Dior Chief Executive Sidney Toledano said in a statement.On Monday, actress Natalie Portman condemned Galliano for his anti-Semitic comments.“I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today," Portman said in a statement. "In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way."Portman is currently under an endorsement contract with Dior for its "Dior Cherie" fragrance.
