
When Fashion Meets Backlash: The Met Gala’s Public Controversies
The Met Gala’s decade-plus history is defined by controversy—from Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe’s gown and sparking debate about body messaging, to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Tax the Rich dress, to debates over Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy, the 2027 cancellation of John Galliano’s exhibit after pressure from Jewish leaders and donors, and billionaire sponsorships that drew protests—showing how fashion’s biggest night repeatedly collides with politics, history, and accountability.













