John Galliano withdraws from Met Gala 2027 after backlash over past racist, antisemitic remarks: ‘I’m deeply sorry'
John Galliano has withdrawn from the Met’s planned exhibition celebrating his career after criticism over his past racist and anti semitic remarks, saying he did not want the controversy to overshadow the museum’s work.
Fashion designer John Galliano has canceled his participation in a Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition marking his four-decade career, ending a planned showcase that was set to coincide with the 2027 Met Gala. The decision came after backlash over Galliano's past racist, antisemitic, and anti-Asian remarks, which led to his dismissal from Christian Dior and his own label.
Galliano expressed deep gratitude to The Met's director Max Hollein, Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton, and editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for their support. He acknowledged the enduring impact of his past behavior and reiterated his profound remorse for the pain caused to Jewish and Asian communities. Galliano clarified that meaningful atonement cannot be achieved through an exhibition or any single gesture, but rather through ongoing learning and responsible conduct.
He also thanked those who supported him during his fifteen years of sobriety and addiction recovery. The Met confirmed the decision by Galliano and the cancellation of the exhibition, stating that details of future events would be released later.
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