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Fashion’s Faustian pact: the high cost of Jeff Bezos’s Met Gala patronage
Billionaire’s role as honorary chair and main source of funding has led to boycotts and criticism event has lost its cachet
TL;DR
- The Met Gala is facing controversy with tech billionaires Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as honorary chairs and primary funders.
- Critics, including activist groups like Everyone Hates Elon, are protesting Bezos's involvement, questioning the event's relevance and integrity.
- The exhibition 'Costume Art' focuses on themes of marginalized body types and the relationship between fashion and art, featuring a diverse range of garments and artworks.
- The event's move towards significant corporate funding has led to discussions about its philanthropic purpose versus its publicity-driven nature.
- New York mayors will not be attending the gala this year, with Zohran Mamdani breaking a long-standing tradition.