As you may have heard, the Met Gala’s theme this year almost had nothing to do with “sleeping beauties” or “gardens of time.” Instead, it was going to be a retrospective of designer John Galliano, whose long-gestating career comeback is shifting into high gear, boosted by one of his longtime allies, Vogue’s Anna Wintour.
His Maison Margiela couture show in January was widely regarded by the fashion community as a work of genius.