Met Cancels Galliano Exhibit; Casablanca Design Festival; Sturges House Endangered
The Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition titled "John Galliano: Horizons" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been scrapped following backlash from the fashion industry. Galliano remarked that it was "best for the exhibition not to take place at this time," reflecting on his previous comments that resulted in his dismissal from Dior. Curator Andrew Bolton endorsed this choice, while Anna Wintour described it as "very courageous." Details regarding a new spring exhibition and Met Gala will be revealed later. In other news, the Morocco Design festival in Casablanca is set for October 5–7, showcasing both local talents and international brands. Aesop has unveiled a fresh design for its perfume bottles, the first update in two decades, with the introduction of Unforeseen Aer. On November 7, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will present "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy," featuring over 700 artifacts. Additionally, the George D. Sturges House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, has been included on the L.A. Conservancy's 2026 Watch List for at-risk architecture.
Key facts
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled its Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition 'John Galliano: Horizons'.
- Galliano said he decided it was 'best for the exhibition not to take place at this time'.
- The exhibition was to trace Galliano's four-decade career while addressing his past conduct.
- Morocco Design festival launches October 5–7 in Casablanca, conceived by Hanane El Moutii.
- Aesop redesigned its perfume bottles for the first time in 20 years, with new fragrance Unforeseen Aer.
- Princess Diana exhibition opens November 7 at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Sturges House in Los Angeles placed on L.A. Conservancy's 2026 Watch List.
- Sturges House is the only Usonian-style residence by Wright in Los Angeles.
Entities
Artists
- John Galliano
- Andrew Bolton
- Anna Wintour
- Hanane El Moutii
- Hamza Khadiri
- Hicham Lahlou
- Salima Filali
- Faycal Bettioui
- Aï Kato
- Princess Diana
- Renae Plant
- Clive Shilton
- Victor Edelstein
- John Travolta
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- George D. Sturges
Institutions
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Costume Institute
- Dior
- Morocco Design
- Eclat
- Flexform
- Roche Bobois
- Molteni&C
- Villa Sahrai
- Studio Sana Benzaitar
- Aesop
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
- Princess Diana Museum
- Sotheby's
- Warm & Wonderful
- Bellville Sassoon
- Historic Royal Palaces
- L.A. Conservancy
- Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
- All Right Now Foundation
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Casablanca
- Morocco
- Marrakesh
- Los Angeles
- Brentwood
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Simi Valley
- California