Designer John Galliano to get unvarnished Met retrospective in May

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Decision to stage an unvarnished retrospective — Highlights Galliano's enduring influence despite past controversies.
Exhibition coming 15 years after his conviction — Marks a significant shift in how the fashion industry views and acknowledges controversial figures.

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Designer John Galliano to get unvarnished Met retrospective in May

Decision to stage solo exhibition comes 15 years after conviction over racist and antisemitic remarksThe controversial designer John Galliano is to get an unvarnished retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York next May.

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