Anna Wintour, the influential editor-in-chief of Vogue, has publicly supported designer John Galliano, referring to him as "very courageous" after an exhibition planned to honor his work at the Met Gala was withdrawn. The decision to cancel the exhibition came after pressure from Jewish community leaders regarding Galliano's past antisemitic remarks.
In a statement released on the Met Museum's website, Wintour expressed her full support for Galliano and the museum following the cancellation. "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,'' Wintour stated. "I believe this is the right decision, and both he and the Museum have my full support."
Galliano, a former creative director for Dior, was convicted in 2011 for making antisemitic comments. He had previously claimed mental instability and had reportedly made amends with some members of the Jewish community. This led to Wintour spearheading the proposed exhibition to celebrate his contributions to fashion. However, the plan faced opposition from Jewish leaders who objected to honoring an individual with his history.
