Met will examine everyday objects and materials

The Metropolitan Museum is shifting focus after the John Galliano controversy, announcing a new spring exhibition theme titled "extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday." This exhibition will highlight everyday materials and objects, showcasing how designers transform them. Curator Andrew Bolton expressed relief at the new direction after the original Galliano retrospective was canceled due to past controversies. The exhibition will feature pieces from the museum's collection and loans, illustrating the craftsmanship involved in reworking familiar items. The upcoming Met Gala, scheduled for May 3, will be influenced by this theme, although the official dress code and celebrity hosts are yet to be announced.