Met cancels Galliano’s 2027 Met Gala honor after antisemitic remarks backlash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its planned 2027 costume exhibition honoring designer John Galliano following widespread criticism over his past antisemitic and racist remarks, reversing a decision championed by Vogue's Anna Wintour. The backlash came from Met patrons, politicians, and Jewish leaders who objected to celebrating a man caught on camera in 2010 saying "I love Hitler" and making other hateful comments. Wintour had spent years orchestrating Galliano's rehabilitation, including arranging meetings with rabbis and producing a documentary about his redemption. The reversal shocked fashion insiders who believed Wintour's influence was unstoppable. Galliano's vintage designs remain highly sought after, and his upcoming Zara collaboration is still planned, though the canceled gala may dampen future commercial interest in his work.