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After canceling John Galliano's tribute, Met Gala will be about banalities
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 06/11/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Briefing created: 07/11/2026, 17:06:32 UTC
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Briefings
The Met Costume Institute exhibition scheduled for 2026 was cancelled after the original curator John Galliano stepped down, prompting a shift to a new project titled 'extraOrdinary' focusing on everyday clothing. This change occurred in November 2026 following the cancellation of the planned Galliano tribute, with the new exhibition aiming to highlight the fashion industry's connection to daily life rather than high-cost couture.
Key points
- The Met Costume Institute exhibition scheduled for 2026 was cancelled after the original curator John Galliano stepped down, prompting a shift to a new project titled 'extraOrdinary' focusing on everyday clothing.
- The new exhibition aims to highlight the fashion industry's connection to daily life rather than high-cost couture, replacing the planned Galliano tribute.
Context
A British designer named John Galliano was the intended subject of the Met Costume Institute's upcoming 2026 exhibition, but the event was cancelled. The curator was replaced by a new project called 'extraOrdinary', which focuses on the fashion industry's connection to everyday clothing rather than high-cost couture.
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Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the exhibition was cancelled and the new title. Specific dates for the cancellation, the duration of the new exhibition, or the number of attendees are not provided in the source.
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