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John Galliano

John Galliano speaks onstage during Vogue’s Forces of Fashion Conference at Milk Studios on October 12, 2017, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images/AFP)
August 31, 2026, 7:03 pm
Met Museum cancels planned John Galliano exhibit after backlash over antisemitism
Fashion designer says he decided ‘it is best’ not to hold event, apologizes for ‘hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities’; move welcomed by Jewish leaders
By AP and Luke Tress
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (left) and John Galliano attend Vogue’s Forces of Fashion Conference at Milk Studios on October 12, 2017, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images/AFP)
August 31, 2026, 6:54 am
Met Gala may move date from Yom HaShoah as it honors Galliano, who once praised Hitler
NYT says some donors are threatening to pull their donations if the museum fetes the designer at 2027 event, after meetings with rabbis and prominent Jewish leaders fail to quell backlash
By ToI Staff
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (left) and John Galliano attend Vogue’s Forces of Fashion Conference at Milk Studios on October 12, 2017, in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images/AFP)
August 4, 2026, 2:46 pm
Sorry not sorry? John Galliano exhibit at the Met sparks Jewish debate on repentance
Former Dior designer claims turnaround after his 2011 antisemitic tirade praising Hitler, and while the ADL accepted his apology, others ask if it’s enough – or even truly sincere
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Detail from the Old Navy's new 'tallit wrap.' (screenshot)
July 10, 2015, 4:04 pm
Looking for a Jewish prayer shawl? Try Old Navy
As in the case of last year’s Zara ‘concentration camp tee,’ when Jewish — or Nazi — symbols influence fashion, social media wakes up
By Lisa Klug
Abraham Foxman holds a replica of his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star as he is honored by the ADL's 2014 Annual Meeting at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on November 7, 2014. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/JTA)
June 17, 2015, 1:42 am
As Foxman leaves, a look at what the ADL stands to lose
The Anti-Defamation League’s longtime leader, Abraham Foxman brought media savvy, with a side of candor, to the table
By Uriel Heilman
British fashion designer John Galliano after the presentation of his Spring/Summer 2005 men's fashion show, in Paris (AP/Jacques Brinon)
May 8, 2015, 7:42 pm
UK Jews mull boycott of Galliano
Members of London synagogues protest Jewish event’s invitation to fashion designer known for anti-Semitic remarks
By JTA
British fashion designer John Galliano after the presentation of his Spring/Summer 2005 men's fashion show, in Paris (AP/Jacques Brinon)
January 13, 2015, 1:07 am
Formerly disgraced designer is back
Infamous anti-Semitic rant behind him, fashion legend designs first line since 2011
By Renee Ghert-Zand
John Galliano arrives at a Paris court house to face charges for hurling antisemitic slurs at a Paris cafe, in June 2011. (photo credit: AP/Thibault Camus)
November 6, 2014, 7:39 pm
Designer fired for anti-Semitic tirade loses unfair dismissal case
Paris court rejects John Galliano’s multi-million-dollar suit against Dior for sacking him over drunken anti-Jewish rant in 2011
By AFP
John Galliano in the middle of an antisemitic tirade in Paris, 2011. (photo credit: YouTube screenshot)
October 7, 2014, 10:02 am
Designer Galliano in comeback after anti-Semitic rant
John Galliano, soon to be in charge of a top label, was filmed at a Paris bar in 2011 professing his love for Hitler
By Helen Rowe
'I just said the most spiteful thing I could.' (via Shutterstock)
June 6, 2013, 12:02 pm
Designer Galliano apologizes for anti-Jew rants
In wide-ranging interview, former golden boy of the fashion industry comes to terms with his checkered past
By ToI Staff
Israel's representative to the Eurovision 2013 song contest, Moran Mazor, performs 'Rak Bishvilo' (image capture: YouTube)
May 17, 2013, 4:53 am
Israel hits sour note in failed bid for Eurovision finals
Singer Moran Mazor stoic, despite Israel’s third successive early exit, but agent decries unfair judging; Malmo contest also marred by talk of terror and anti-Semitism
By Ron Friedman
British fashion designer John Galliano after the presentation of his Spring/Summer 2005 men's fashion show, in Paris (AP/Jacques Brinon)
May 9, 2013, 12:00 am
Following protest, Galliano won’t teach at NY fashion school
Influential designer was fired from Christian Dior two years ago after making anti-Semitic statements at a Paris bar
Moran Mazor singing "Rak Bishvilo." (photo credit: screenshot/YouTube)
April 12, 2013, 12:55 pm
Israeli Eurovision contestant can’t wear Galliano
Israel Broadcasting Authority tells Moran Mazor’s agent to cancel arrangement with disgraced designer
A details from the cover of a New York Post, featuring John Galliano in Hassidic-looking garb. The publication called him a 'schmuck.'
February 13, 2013, 11:13 pm
John Galliano, the ‘Hassid’
New York Post calls designer a ‘schmuck’; Abe Foxman defends his fashion ‘faux pas’
John Galliano arrives at a Paris court house to face charges for hurling antisemitic slurs at a Paris cafe, in June 2011. (photo credit: AP/Thibault Camus)
January 21, 2013, 3:58 am
ADL lauds Galliano’s ‘redemption’
Organization to work with Christian Dior’s former top designer as a spokesman against anti-Semitism
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