Met Gala 2027 Reveals New Theme After John Galliano Exit

The Met Gala 2027 has unveiled a fresh theme following John Galliano's recent departure, according to Vogue. The theme, "extraORDINARY: fashion and the poetics of the everyday," was announced by Andrew Bolton with the help of Stephanie Kramer and Emily Mushaben. The theme encourages attendees to perceive the mundane aspects of fashion by reimagining everyday items like t-shirts, jeans, and sweatshirts.

Bolton expressed his disappointment in not being able to emulate the grandeur of a John Galliano show, stating that he aimed to create an exhibition that is as stimulating, provocative, and beautiful as Galliano's works would have been. Galliano's original theme, "Horizons," was abandoned in August due to backlash over his history of racist and antisemitic remarks.

In August, Galliano shared a heartfelt Instagram post acknowledging the hurt he had caused to the Jewish and Asian communities and expressing his deep regret. The cancellation of Galliano's theme came after Jewish organizations, cultural figures, and several museum donors criticized the idea of honoring a figure infamous for his public rants in 2010 in Paris.

Galliano was subsequently found guilty of antisemitic abuse in 2011 and was ordered to pay a fine, damages, and court fees.