A planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano has been canceled due to backlash over his past antisemitic and racist statements. The exhibit was set to launch the annual Met Gala as the spring 2027 Costume Institute show. The decision was made after discussions between Galliano and the museum.

The museum's director and CEO announced that they would not proceed with the exhibition, and Galliano expressed sadness over the decision. The canceled exhibit will be replaced by another show, which has not been announced yet. Further details on the cancellation and future plans are available from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.