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From the overblown to the ordinary? Met Gala 2027 to celebrate ‘poetics of everyday’
The Met Gala has announced its 2027 exhibition theme, “extraORDINARY: fashion and the poetics of the everyday”, focusing on how designers transform familiar clothes and commonplace materials. The announcement follows the cancellation of a planned John Galliano retrospective and has prompted debate over whether the new theme is a thoughtful exploration of design or an underwhelming choice.
The exhibition is due to open around the gala on 3 May 2027, though the dress code has not yet been announced. It will consider items such as jeans, T-shirts and puffer coats, alongside materials including paper, plastic and metal. Critics say the theme misses a chance to celebrate figures such as Dolly Parton and designer Bob Mackie; supporters, including stylist Marian Kwei, call it a clever way to examine fashion design. Denim has appeared on the Met red carpet before, including in a 2024 look by Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
In short
- The 2027 Met Gala theme focuses on everyday fashion and materials.
- Reactions range from criticism to curiosity about its design potential.
- The red-carpet dress code has yet to be announced.