New York: A major controversy has emerged even before the start of Met Gala 2026, one of the world’s biggest fashion events. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez have been named honorary co chairs for this year’s event. However, the decision has sparked strong criticism from people in the fashion and entertainment industries.
According to international media reports, Bezos is being accused of spending between 10 and 20 million dollars to secure the high profile position at the event. Sources claim the move is being viewed not as traditional support for the arts, but as an attempt to buy cultural influence.
As a result, questions are now being raised about the credibility and transparency of the famous fashion event. Critics believe the growing role of money in such events is changing their original purpose and identity.
Fashion Industry Voices Concern Over Changing Culture
Meanwhile, a former Vogue event organizer also expressed serious concern about the situation. According to the former organizer, positions and invitations at the Met Gala were once based on merit, creativity, and influence in the fashion world.
However, they said the event is now starting to look more like a business transaction than a celebration of fashion and art.
Because of this growing criticism, several people in the fashion and entertainment industries are said to be unhappy with the direction of the event. Reports also suggest that some well known celebrities have decided to stay away from this year’s Met Gala in protest.
The controversy has once again started a wider debate about the influence of wealth and power in global cultural events.
