The Met Gala faced controversy over Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos's $10m patronage, coinciding with protests against soaring inequality and Amazon worker conditions. Critics, including fashion insiders and a fictional movie plot, highlighted the disconnect between the event's glamour and real-world issues.
The Met Gala's $10m patronage by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparked protests against inequality, with critics highlighting Amazon workers' conditions and the tech elite's cultural aspirations. Fashion insiders expressed discomfort, while a fictional movie mirrored real-world rumors, reflecting a broader cultural backlash.
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have become honorary chairs of the 2025 Met Gala, sparking controversy as the main funders of the Costume Art exhibition. The Amazon founder's involvement has revived speculation about a potential Condé Nast acquisition, while activist group Everyone Hates Elon protests the couple's presence. Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman co-chair the event with Anna Wintour, with tickets costing $100,000.
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El alcalde de Nueva York rompe con la tradición y declina la invitación a la gran fiesta de la moda. Al mismo tiempo, la ciudad está empapelada con carteles contra Jeff Bezos, principal patrocinador e invitado de honor de esta edición
