John Galliano to Be Subject of Met's Costume Institute Show in 2027
In spring 2027, the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present "John Galliano: Horizons," a significant exhibition dedicated to the British designer John Galliano. Curated by Andrew Bolton, this will mark the third monograph focused on a living designer, following those for Yves Saint Laurent in 1983 and Rei Kawakubo in 2017. The showcase will include Galliano's creations, such as his 1984 graduation collection from Central Saint Martins, and will cover his career at Givenchy, Dior, and Maison Margiela. It will also reflect on Galliano's history, including his 2011 arrest for antisemitic comments. This announcement comes after a gown sold for €510,000 at auction in January, and Galliano's collaboration with Zara is set to launch in September. Max Hollein emphasized Galliano's lasting impact on the fashion industry.
Key facts
- The Costume Institute at The Met will hold an exhibition titled 'John Galliano: Horizons' in spring 2027.
- Only two other living designers have had monographs at The Met: Yves Saint Laurent (1983) and Rei Kawakubo (2017).
- The exhibition is curated by Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute.
- Galliano's 1984 Central Saint Martins graduation collection 'Les Incroyables' was bought in its entirety by Browns.
- The exhibition will cover Galliano's career from London to Givenchy, Dior, and Maison Margiela.
- Galliano was fired from Dior in 2011 after making antisemitic remarks.
- Anna Wintour stated the exhibition will not shy away from Galliano's past.
- A Galliano gown from Spring/Summer 2000 sold for €510,000 at auction in January.
- Galliano's collaboration with Zara will release its first collection in September.
- Max Hollein called Galliano's influence profound over the past four decades.
Entities
Artists
- John Galliano
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Rei Kawakubo
- Andrew Bolton
- Anna Wintour
- Max Hollein
- Glenn Martens
- Mouna Al Ayoub
Institutions
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Costume Institute
- Central Saint Martins
- Browns
- Givenchy
- Christian Dior
- Maison Margiela
- Comme des Garçons
- Condé Nast
- Vogue
- Zara
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Spain