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Sequins Over Scandal: Why Bob Mackie is Met's Best Bet
4 Oct
Summary
- Met Gala's Spring 2027 exhibition plans for John Galliano were canceled.
- Bob Mackie, renowned costume designer, is proposed as a replacement.
- Mackie's career spans decades, designing for numerous iconic performers.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute has shelved plans for a Spring 2027 exhibition centered on designer John Galliano. This decision followed strong opposition from influential figures unwilling to overlook Galliano's past antisemitic remarks, despite his continued industry presence.
Attention has now turned to Bob Mackie, the acclaimed 'Sultan of Sequins,' who recently died at 87. Mackie, a celebrated Hollywood costume designer, is proposed as a fitting successor for the exhibition. His career, spanning from the 1960s to the 2020s, saw him design for icons such as Cher, Tina Turner, and Dolly Parton, earning him nine Emmy Awards.
While fashion insiders sometimes overlooked Mackie, his understanding of celebrity-driven, red-carpet style has been influential. The article argues that a Bob Mackie exhibition would bring razzle-dazzle to the Met Gala, potentially revitalizing its image, unlike past themes that sometimes felt sanitized.
