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The Met Gala’s $42 million Bezos–Sánchez sponsorship has sparked anti-Amazon protests and a broader debate about the fashion industry’s reliance on tech billionaires, highlighting concerns about wealth inequality, influence, and whether the prestige economy can be sustained as billionaires become regular fixtures at fashion’s biggest stage.
Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters uses Shirley Kurata’s bold, thrift‑fueled wardrobe to stage a stylishly chaotic heist that satirizes overconsumption, plagiarism, and workers’ rights in the fashion industry, with vibrant color and character closets underscoring the film’s critique of contemporary fashion culture.
Vogue Business reports record Met Gala metrics: couture milestones like Thom Browne’s 1.5 million sequins and Kylie Jenner’s 11,000-hour embroidery, livestreams with 196 million views and a peak of 1 million concurrent YouTube viewers, 1.696 billion global video views and 108 million social engagements, plus a $42 million fundraising total for the Costume Institute, with coverage expanding to the event’s broader cultural context rather than focusing solely on celebrities.
The Met Gala has shifted from a prestige-only fashion night toward a corporate-driven spectacle, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez serving as honorary chairs and reportedly spending over $10 million to sponsor the event; critics say the red carpet looked like a collage and the art-inspired theme struggled to feel fresh, even as the gala raised a record $42 million for the Costume Institute.
Supermodel Ashley Graham criticized the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss injections in fashion circles, calling the trend a 'smack in the face' to body positivity as thinner standards regain traction; she says the drugs won’t erase the industry’s history of plus-size advocacy and remains focused on empowering women of all shapes, continuing her body-positivity work and collaborations.
Ashley Graham criticizes the ubiquity of GLP-1 drugs as a weight-loss trend, saying it undermines decades of body-positivity progress, while also praising the rising visibility and empowerment of plus-size creators in fashion and beauty.
The Hollywood Reporter profiles 25 influential power stylists shaping 2026 red-carpet fashion, highlighting how budgeting shifts, brand partnerships, and private-client work are expanding stylists’ influence, with insights from top clients like Sabrina Carpenter, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone and more.
Photographers capture attendees at London Fashion Week flaunting eclectic, experimental outfits—from thrifted berets and Lidl trolley bags to vintage Louis Vuitton bags—highlighting London’s fearless, playful street style and a community vibe around independent talent.
Netflix's Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model probes how the show fused groundbreaking reality TV moments with extreme body-shaming and exploitation, revealing painful episodes, producer complicity, and contestant distress, while painting Tyra Banks as both a trailblazer and a source of harm; the three-hour doc is access-rich but overlong and uneven, ultimately sparking a searing critique of the show's legacy rather than simply a nostalgic stroll through its era.
Paloma Wool, a fashion brand started online in 2014 by Paloma Lanna, has undergone a rebranding with a sleek new look, opening physical stores in Barcelona, London, and New York, moving away from its playful 'avant-basic' aesthetic to revitalize its image and appeal.
Skims has become a $5 billion brand after completing a $225 million capital raise, highlighting its significant growth and success in the fashion industry.
Giorgio Armani has appointed Giuseppe Marsocci as the new chief of the company following the death of the founder, marking a significant leadership transition in the fashion industry.
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show, reportedly earning a seven-figure fee for her attendance, which was seen as a strategic move to boost the brand's global attention and her image as a modern muse.
The fashion industry is increasingly using AI to predict upcoming trends by analyzing data from runway shows, social media, and consumer behavior, helping brands stay ahead in a fast-moving market while still relying on human expertise for final decisions.
Miranda Priestly, the iconic editor of Runway magazine, made a surprising return to the front row at Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2026 show in Milan after nearly 20 years, sparking speculation about her reasons for re-engaging with the fashion world and fueling rumors about her true identity.