John Galliano, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, John Galliano is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the fashion designer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 18/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Galliano for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 65-year-old fashion designer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Galliano so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the fashion designer have already been named ‘Briton Of The Year’ by some major British newspapers and even ‘Gibraltar Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Gibraltar (John Galliano's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the fashion designer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“John Galliano Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 17 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJohn”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 17 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not John Galliano?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 17 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of John Galliano?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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