John Galliano has bowed out of the #MetGala where he was set to be honored amid growing backlash over past remarks by the veteran designer, including an antisemitic rant.⁠ ⁠ "After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time," Galliano said Monday in an Instagram post.⁠ ⁠ "Following thoughtful discussions with John Galliano, we have together decided not to proceed with the exhibition," The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s director and chief executive officer Max Hollein said in a statement on Monday morning.⁠ ⁠ Read the full statement at the link in bio.