Met Gala Announces New Theme Following John Galliano Controversy

The theme for the 2027 Met Gala has been announced. This time, global stars will transform everyday clothing into high-fashion creations.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has announced the theme for the 2027 Met Gala: "extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday."

Under the new concept, celebrities are expected to showcase ordinary wardrobe staples, such as T-shirts, jeans and sweatshirts, in unconventional, luxurious and creative ways.

The event was originally planned to celebrate the work of renowned fashion designer John Galliano. However, the designer withdrew from the project following renewed public backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. His departure left the event's new theme uncertain for some time.

According to exhibition curator Andrew Bolton, the new concept is intended not simply to replace the previous project but to offer a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion.

The 2027 Met Gala will take place on May 3. The exhibition dedicated to the new theme will be open to the public from May 9, 2027, through January 9, 2028.