Galliano withdraws from 2027 Met Gala over antisemitism remarks

Fashion designer John Galliano has withdrawn from a major retrospective exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was set to be the theme of the 2027 Met Gala, citing the pain his past antisemitic and racist remarks would cause. The decision, announced on August 31, 2026, throws the plans for the museum's prestigious spring event into uncertainty. In a statement posted to Instagram, Galliano said, "After much reflection and discussion with The Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time.