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Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial
It's the grandest and glitziest event in the fashion calendar, but this year’s Met Gala has sparked backlash thanks to its new honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder’s involvement has led to boycotts and criticism of the event. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s fashion and lifestyle editor, Morwenna Ferrier
TL;DR
- The Met Gala is facing backlash and boycotts for its new honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
- The involvement of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has led to criticism of the event.
- Lucy Hough spoke with Morwenna Ferrier, the Guardian's fashion and lifestyle editor, about the controversy.