Anna Wintour reacts after John Galliano's 'courageous' 2027 Met Gala decision

Anna Wintour reacts after John Galliano's 'courageous' 2027 Met Gala decision Anna Wintour is backing up fashion designer John Galliano's 'courageous' decision to step away from the 2027 Met Gala following the backlash he is facing for his 2011 antisemitic outburst. The Vogue's global editorial director, who also oversees and manages the biggest fashion night, showed her support to her pal by writing a statement posted on the Met Gala's official website. She stated, 'John's decision that the exhibition devoted to his work should not take place at this time is very courageous and a measure of the man he is. 'I believe this is the right decision, and both he and the Museum have my full support.' 2027 Met Gala: It was announced in late July that the upcoming Met Gala exhibition will honor Galliano's fashion career and the event will be titled 'John Galliano: Horizons.' Backlash: After the announcement, Galliano's past antisemitic and racist comments, which he made in 2011, resurfaced, putting pressure on the designer and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Galliano past remarks led to his firing from Dior and a criminal conviction in France at the time. Cancellation: After alleged threats and pressure from donors, Galliano announced his decision to pull out of the annual fundraising in a statement reading, 'After much reflection and discussion with The Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time. 'I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry for it.' The former Dior creative director continued, 'I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning and one's conduct over time.' Galliano explained he didn't want the 'debate surrounding [him] to place The Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute.' 'I also recognise and respect that an exhibition honouring my work would be painful for some,' he added.