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Wintour’s Galliano gamble: Met Gala plan sparks backlash
entertainment19 days ago

Wintour’s Galliano gamble: Met Gala plan sparks backlash

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour reportedly plans to honor John Galliano at the 2027 Met Gala, believing his body of work and career arc merit an exhibition, despite past antisemitic outbursts that led to his Dior firing and ongoing backlash from Jewish groups and some A-listers. Met organizers say they consulted Jewish leaders before the decision, but critics like Jill Kargman are vowing not to attend, and questions remain about sponsorship and how the show will address Galliano’s past.

Met Gala 2027 Honors John Galliano, Igniting Debate Over Redemption and Antisemitism
fashion22 days ago

Met Gala 2027 Honors John Galliano, Igniting Debate Over Redemption and Antisemitism

The Met Gala 2027 will honor controversial designer John Galliano with a solo exhibit titled 'John Galliano: Horizon,' prompting backlash from some Jewish leaders and fans who question the decision amid Galliano’s 2011 antisemitic remarks; organizers including Anna Wintour have consulted Jewish leaders to address concerns, while supporters argue his career merits recognition. The exhibit runs May 9, 2027–Jan 9, 2028.

Wintour Seeks Jewish Leaders' Backing for Galliano Met Gala
culture23 days ago

Wintour Seeks Jewish Leaders' Backing for Galliano Met Gala

Deadline reports that Anna Wintour, John Galliano, and Met Gala curator Andrew Bolton have been meeting with influential rabbis and Jewish leaders in New York to gauge concerns about next year’s Gala honoring Galliano, whose 2011 antisemitic remarks remain controversial; the 2027 Costume Institute exhibition Horizons will celebrate his influence while addressing the controversy, with organizers seeking a blessing from the Jewish community.

NYC A-listers surface on Mamdani pied-a-terre tax list
real-estate28 days ago

NYC A-listers surface on Mamdani pied-a-terre tax list

New York City’s Department of Finance posted documents listing potential targets for the pied-à-terre tax backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, naming a who’s-who of the city’s elite and their addresses. The list pertains to non-primary residences and will help the DOF identify properties that may be subject to the luxury second-home surcharge; City Hall did not comment as the DOF proceeds with the rollout.

Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini Split After Nearly Eight Years
entertainment3 months ago

Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini Split After Nearly Eight Years

Bee Shaffer, Anna Wintour’s daughter, and Francesco Carrozzini have separated after nearly eight years of marriage, and they share a four-year-old son. They say they remain best of friends and devoted parents as their career paths diverge. The couple wed in 2018 at Wintour’s Long Island estate with a second ceremony in Portofino, and they’ve continued to appear publicly together, including at the Met Gala.

Blake Lively’s Met Gala Dress Dilemma: Designers Balk, Wintour Steps In
entertainment3 months ago

Blake Lively’s Met Gala Dress Dilemma: Designers Balk, Wintour Steps In

Blake Lively reportedly struggled to secure a designer for the 2026 Met Gala and ended up wearing an archival Atelier Versace gown after reports that luxury brands hesitated to dress her over image concerns; sources say Anna Wintour publicly supported her, easing resistance and helping seat her at the event. The piece also notes an unrelated settlement in the It Ends With Us case.

Blake Lively’s Met Gala Return Is More Than A Fashion Moment
entertainment3 months ago

Blake Lively’s Met Gala Return Is More Than A Fashion Moment

Blake Lively attended the 2026 Met Gala hours after settling her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni, with her attorney explaining the appearance was a deliberate move to stand up to online retaliation and move forward, not a last-minute ploy; reports say she was invited by Anna Wintour weeks in advance, and she wore a Versace look while reflecting on personal strength.

Lauren Sánchez Steals Met Gala Spotlight as Bezos’ Bankroll Becomes the Talk
entertainment3 months ago

Lauren Sánchez Steals Met Gala Spotlight as Bezos’ Bankroll Becomes the Talk

Lauren Sánchez dominated the Met Gala interior, becoming the room’s gravitational center as insiders say Anna Wintour labeled Bezos the event’s ‘bankroll’; Sánchez’s influence—financing projects and closing deals—made her the night’s central figure, drawing top celebrities and designers while Bezos faced scrutiny off the red carpet.

Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Turns Couture Into a Living Gallery
fashion3 months ago

Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Turns Couture Into a Living Gallery

The Guardian’s Met Gala 2026 coverage spotlights a “fashion is art” red carpet, with Emma Chamberlain in a melting watercolor Mugler, Nicole Kidman in a sequined blood-red gown, Cara Delevingne in a Gothic Ralph Lauren, Anna Wintour in an eau de nil feathered cape, and Lauren Sánchez Bezos in a painting-inspired Schiaparelli gown, amid controversy over the honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Sánchez.

Lauren Sánchez Cheers Anna Wintour as Met Gala 2026 Kicks Off
entertainment3 months ago

Lauren Sánchez Cheers Anna Wintour as Met Gala 2026 Kicks Off

Honorary Met Gala co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos used a Costume Institute press-preview speech to praise Anna Wintour for elevating fashion as art, and to emphasize the future of fashion—backed in part by Jeff Bezos’s Bezos Earth Fund funding lab-grown sustainable fabrics. With Wintour, Venus Williams and other co‑chairs in attendance, Sánchez Bezos highlighted the exhibit’s theme 'Fashion is Art' and the designers who create it.

Bezos-Backed Met Gala Scrambles to Address Backlash Amid Snubs
entertainment3 months ago

Bezos-Backed Met Gala Scrambles to Address Backlash Amid Snubs

The Met Gala is under fire over its Bezos sponsorship as Zendaya and Meryl Streep skip the event, prompting critics to question donor influence. Museum officials say the fundraising supports costume preservation and the museum’s program, while activists protest Bezos’s labor record and ties to Trump; Vogue editor Anna Wintour defends the partnership as necessary for funding, and a star-studded guest list—co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams—persists despite protests and questions about the event’s optics.

Bezos and Sánchez Reported to Sponsor Met Gala with $10M+ Price Tag, Sparking Debate
fashion3 months ago

Bezos and Sánchez Reported to Sponsor Met Gala with $10M+ Price Tag, Sparking Debate

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez reportedly paid at least $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala and serve as honorary co-chairs, with some sources suggesting the total could be higher, highlighting a trend of billionaire-led funding in fashion. The move, celebrated by some as strategic promotion for the Costume Institute, drew criticism from others who say the gala is becoming more transactional and less about fashion’s artistry. The couple’s participation underscores the growing influence of tech money at the event, while Anna Wintour’s approval appears to remain a key factor.