Met Gala replaces Galliano retrospective with everyday theme
After pulling its John Galliano-themed event and exhibit over backlash to his history of antisemitic and racist remarks, the Costume Institute has announced a replacement theme.
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What happened
After pulling its John Galliano-themed event and exhibit over backlash to his history of antisemitic and racist remarks, the Costume Institute has announced a replacement theme. The 2027 theme, 'extraOrdinary', celebrates the poetics of everyday items such as blue jeans and puffer coats.
Why it matters
The change moves from a retrospective focused on a designer's past to a more commonplace theme.
Timeline
- Nov 5, 11:31 AM ET: A replacement theme based on everyday items is announced after the Galliano event was pulled.
- Nov 8, 3:00 AM ET: The 2027 theme is named 'extraOrdinary' and framed as a homage to the ordinary.
Coverage
- From the overblown to the ordinary? Met Gala 2027 to celebrate ‘poetics of everyday’ (The Guardian)
- After the Met Gala John Galliano fiasco, the new theme is... blue jeans and puffer coats. How embarrassing (the-independent.com)
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