The John Galliano 2027 Met Gala has been cancelled
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its plans to honor designer John Galliano at the 2027 Met Gala following public outcry. The decision follows criticism regarding Galliano's past antisemitic remarks and the scheduling conflict with Holocaust remembrance day.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing tension between artistic recognition and the social accountability of public figures in the fashion industry.
Weeks ago, the Metropolitan Museum announced controversial British designer John Galliano as the theme for its 2027 Met Gala. Now, it has rescinded its decision.
Leah Dolan for CNN 1 September 2026 5 min read Caption: John Galliano was set to be the third-ever living designer to be honored with a solo show at the Met Costume Institute, over a decade after his antisemitic comments upended his life and career. Photo credit: Kevin Tachman/MG19/Getty Images John Galliano, the controversial British designer, will no longer be the subject of an exhibit linked to the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum said in a statement Monday.
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