Inside John Galliano’s decision to pull out of Met Gala — and how it could affect Anna Wintour’s legacy: ‘Tone-deaf moment’

He’s out of vogue — and so is she. Convicted Hitler-loving haute-couture designer John Galliano finally caved to outcry on Monday and bowed out of a planned Met Gala celebration for him — a move that also delivered a swift kick in the chiffon to powerhouse benefactor Anna Wintour. “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,’’ the toppled trend-setter said in a statement. Fashion designed John Galliano backed out of a planned Met Gala celebration in his honor after an outcry over his past antisemitic and racist statements. Dave Benett/Getty Images Galliano — a 65-year-old onetime Dior wunderkind and A-list designer to the stars — was forced to give himself the heave-ho t