Designer John Galliano to get unvarnished Met retrospective in May

Controversial designer John Galliano will be the subject of an "unvarnished" retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York next May. This solo exhibition comes 15 years after his conviction for making racist and antisemitic remarks, which led to his firing from Dior in 2011 and subsequent exile from the fashion industry. Galliano is recognized as one of the most influential designers of the past four decades, making this retrospective significant for re-evaluating his career and impact despite his controversial past. The decision to host this exhibition suggests a complex re-examination of his legacy within the fashion world.