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Anna Wintour's this year's theme for the 2027 Met Gala has been pulled off after intense media scrutiny.
Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to honour John Galliano, recalling his contributions in the fashion industry, which was ultimately rejected by several fans.
Now, in reaction of the backlash, Met Gala announced that the management has no longer moving forward with its planned retrospective for John Galliano that would’ve run from May 9th, 2027 to January 9th 2028 and served as the theme of next year’s star-studded event.
"After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that the exhibition shouldn't take place at this time," Galliano wrote in a statement.
He continued, "I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry."
"I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning and one’s conduct over time. I do not want the debate surrounding me to place the Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute. I also recognise and respect that an exhibition honouring my work would be painful for some," he concluded.
For those unaware, the controversy sparked when Anna Wintour confirmed next year’s Met Gala theme, and it involved John Galliano.
Why John Galliano was criticized for Met Gala theme?
Due to his controversial past, fans massively rejected the theme, as many of them criticised the British fashion editor.
John Galliano was previously convicted of a hate crime by a French court in 2011 for his public antisemitic comments.
In February 2011, he became a subject of online chatter when his antisemitic and anti-Asian rhetoric shook the world.
He was also dismissed from his roles at Christian Dior and his eponymous label.
The Met exhibit was intended to address the "rupture caused by his antisemitic, racist, and anti-Asian conduct in 2010 and 2011," but now it will not go on as planned.
So far, the Met has not announced the replacement of John Galliano.
