The Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to cancel the Costume Institute's spring exhibition that was to be dedicated to designer John Galliano, initially planned to coincide with the 2027 Met Gala. The show was officially withdrawn from the museum's program.
The decision to cancel the exhibition arose after an intense wave of criticism directed at the museum. Many questioned the choice to dedicate such an important exhibition to Galliano, considering the British designer's controversial history.
John Galliano was convicted for racist and anti-Semitic remarks he made publicly. These remarks caused great controversy and significantly damaged his reputation in the international fashion industry.
With the cancellation of the exhibition, the future of the 2027 Met Gala is now in doubt, since traditionally the gala serves as a fundraising event for the opening of the Costume Institute's exhibition. The museum has not yet announced whether the gala will take place or if any modifications to the original plans will be necessary.
