Met Gala 2027 to honour John Galliano as the Metropolitan Museum announces new exhibition
The dress code is likely to be inspired by the designer as well
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the theme of its Spring 2027 exhibition. This time, the Costume Institute will dedicate its annual exhibition to British fashion designer John Galliano. His work is also expected to serve as the primary source of inspiration for the Met Gala 2027.
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According to Vogue, the exhibition, titled «John Galliano: Horizons», will open in the spring. It will showcase Galliano’s most iconic designs, sketches and archival materials spanning nearly four decades of his career — from his 1984 graduate collection Les Incroyables to his work for Givenchy, Dior and Maison Margiela.
A separate section of the exhibition will focus on one of the most difficult periods in Galliano’s life — the 2011 scandal that led to his departure from Dior following antisemitic remarks, as well as his eventual return to the world of haute couture.
Notably, John Galliano will become only the third living designer to receive a solo monographic exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute. Before him, that honour had been bestowed only upon Yves Saint Laurentand Rei Kawakubo.
Meanwhile, the organisers have yet to reveal the official theme and dress code for the Met Gala 2027. Traditionally, however, the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition sets the creative direction for the iconic fundraising gala.
Photo: Vogue
