John Galliano to skip out on men's fashion week

The eponymous fashion label founded by British designer John Galliano will be

missing out on the upcoming men's fashion week, as the label will not be showing its menswear collection in Paris next month.

The fashion label, which is currently helmed by British designer Bill Gaytten, is not listed on the initial show calendar that was published by the French Fashion Federation earlier today, which names over 50 catwalks show to take place from June 25 to 29. Rumors have been circulating that the label's management is currently seeking a new manufacturing partner, and aims to return to Paris men's week next year January.

John Gallano is one of the many European fashion brands that have been affected by Italian manufacturer Ittierre SpA's financial struggles, which used to create the label's menswear line prior to seeking legal help to avoid bankruptcy.

In the meantime, the labels former designer has started a new role as L'Etolie's new creative director, after being dismissed from his namesake fashion label and his creative director role at Dior three years ago, following an outburst of anti-semitic comments.