The devil owns Amazon: big tech has infiltrated the fashion world - will we see a revolt?
The recent Met Gala has sparked significant controversy due to the involvement of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as honorary co-chairs. Despite Anna Wintour's warm welcome, protests against the couple's patronage highlighted growing discontent within the fashion community. This backlash reflects broader concerns about inequality and the influence of big tech in the fashion industry.
- ▪The Met Gala received a $10 million patronage from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, leading to protests against their involvement.
- ▪Critics, including former Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, organized a rival event to highlight the struggles of Amazon workers.
- ▪The release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 coincided with the gala, featuring a plot that mirrors real-life concerns about tech's influence in fashion.
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Anna Wintour and Lauren Sánchez Bezos attend the press conference for the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May 2026 in New York City. Photograph: Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAnna Wintour and Lauren Sánchez Bezos attend the press conference for the 2026 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 4 May 2026 in New York City. Photograph: Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesFashionThe devil owns Amazon: big tech has infiltrated the fashion world - will we see a revolt?Anna Wintour has welcomed the Bezoses – and their patronage – with open arms.
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