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A StyleCaster-style report claims Anna Wintour blocked Dolly Parton from Vogue covers on multiple occasions, deeming her 'too country,' 'camp,' and 'tacky,' highlighting gatekeeping that contrasted with Parton's iconic status and fueling critique of Wintour amid other fashion controversies.
After John Galliano pulled out of a planned Met Gala exhibit amid backlash, the Met is weighing Plan B options for the 2027 gala—fast-tracking a different show, centering a display on the Costume Institute’s permanent collection, or even canceling the event—nine months before the usual May date, with theme-planning timelines and historical cancellations in the backdrop.
Insiders say Vogue editor Anna Wintour, the Met Gala’s longtime power broker, should retire after the Met’s celebration of John Galliano sparked backlash from Jewish leaders and donors; Galliano withdrew amid pressure, and sources differ on whether the decision was hers alone, highlighting a clash between Conde Nast’s influence and evolving social sensitivities.
The Met’s bid to honor John Galliano with a solo Costume Institute exhibition collapsed amid donor backlash and internal opposition, despite Anna Wintour’s high‑level push. Behind‑the‑scenes tension and resistance from influential New Yorkers, including a Holocaust-survivor’s advocate, exposed a power struggle over whether to elevate Galliano given his antisemitic past.
Rumors swirl that Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is facing a staff mutiny in the wake of the Met Gala controversy surrounding John Galliano, whose planned retrospective was canceled after backlash over antisemitic and racist remarks. Insiders say leadership scrutiny is intensifying and retirement chatter is rising even as Wintour publicly praises Galliano, prompting questions about the future of her decades-long reign at Vogue ahead of the 2027 Met Gala.
Page Six reports that Anna Wintour’s bid to revive John Galliano as the Met Gala 2027 theme backfired when Galliano withdrew amid backlash over antisemitic remarks, with insiders saying she overplayed her hand and that the decision was a team effort; Jewish leaders and donors criticized the theme, while Condé Nast sources suggested Wintour’s grip on the zeitgeist may be fading.
British designer John Galliano scrapped his Costume Institute retrospective and the 2027 Met Gala theme after weeks of backlash; the Met and Anna Wintour publicly welcomed the exit, while donors and community leaders debated accountability and the legacy of the show; a replacement spring 2027 exhibition/theme will be announced later, and the original date was set to coincide with Yom HaShoah.
The Met Gala's 2027 exhibit honoring John Galliano faces a setback as Galliano withdraws from the project, after Anna Wintour had previously sought approval from Jewish leaders for the controversial theme amid his past antisemitic remarks.
Anna Wintour, appearing somber at the US Open, followed news that John Galliano is pulling out of the 2027 Met Gala after backlash over racist remarks; Galliano apologized, and Wintour publicly supported the decision, but insiders say the fashion world views her as tone-deaf for previously praising him.
NYC City Council Speaker Julie Menin blasted the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plan to host a John Galliano retrospective at the Met Gala 2027, calling it a serious mistake given Galliano’s antisemitic hate-crime history; amid growing backlash, the Met convened an emergency meeting to address concerns and outline how the exhibit will confront his conduct, while Anna Wintour reportedly consulted Jewish leaders before the announcement.
Amid mounting backlash over John Galliano being honored at the Met Gala, trustees are weighing moving the May gala date to the following week to avoid overlapping with Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah); Vogue still lists May 3, and donors and Jewish leaders have pressed Met executives to reconsider, while organizers—led by Anna Wintour—say they are consulting with Jewish leaders to craft an ethical plan, with no public decision yet.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour reportedly plans to honor John Galliano at the 2027 Met Gala, believing his body of work and career arc merit an exhibition, despite past antisemitic outbursts that led to his Dior firing and ongoing backlash from Jewish groups and some A-listers. Met organizers say they consulted Jewish leaders before the decision, but critics like Jill Kargman are vowing not to attend, and questions remain about sponsorship and how the show will address Galliano’s past.
The Met Gala 2027 will honor controversial designer John Galliano with a solo exhibit titled 'John Galliano: Horizon,' prompting backlash from some Jewish leaders and fans who question the decision amid Galliano’s 2011 antisemitic remarks; organizers including Anna Wintour have consulted Jewish leaders to address concerns, while supporters argue his career merits recognition. The exhibit runs May 9, 2027–Jan 9, 2028.
Deadline reports that Anna Wintour, John Galliano, and Met Gala curator Andrew Bolton have been meeting with influential rabbis and Jewish leaders in New York to gauge concerns about next year’s Gala honoring Galliano, whose 2011 antisemitic remarks remain controversial; the 2027 Costume Institute exhibition Horizons will celebrate his influence while addressing the controversy, with organizers seeking a blessing from the Jewish community.
New York City’s Department of Finance posted documents listing potential targets for the pied-à-terre tax backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, naming a who’s-who of the city’s elite and their addresses. The list pertains to non-primary residences and will help the DOF identify properties that may be subject to the luxury second-home surcharge; City Hall did not comment as the DOF proceeds with the rollout.