Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial – The Latest

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 – watch on YouTube . Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial – The Latest is an episode from Today in Focus by The Guardian.

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This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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