Melissa Rivers believes her mother, Joan Rivers, would have strongly disapproved of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's decision to honor designer John Galliano at the Met Gala. The fashion commentator stated that her mother would have "hated" the idea, especially in light of Galliano's past controversies.
Galliano faced immense scrutiny after a series of anti-Semitic remarks in 2011, which led to his dismissal from Dior. The Met Gala's consideration of honoring him had drawn significant backlash. Following this public outcry, the museum ultimately decided not to proceed with honoring Galliano. Rivers commented on this development, noting that "The Fashion Police have laid down the law."
Rivers shared her thoughts on the situation in a recent interview, reflecting on her mother's sharp critiques of fashion and public figures. She suggested that Joan Rivers, known for her no-holds-barred commentary on "Fashion Police," would have been particularly vocal about this particular decision. The news of the Met Gala rescinding its honor for Galliano came shortly after the controversy began to surface publicly.