Gallianowas fired from the post of creative director of Christian Dior when a series of racist and antisemitic comments from 2010 and 2011 surfaced and went viral, leading to his conviction in an antisemitism trial in France.

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned Met Gala exhibit centered on controversial fashion designer John Galliano.