Jeff Bezos Faces Met Gala Backlash as “Boycott” Posters Flood New York
Calls to boycott the 2026 Met Gala are spreading across New York as backlash intensifies over Jeff Bezos funding fashion’s biggest night.
Posters urging a boycott have appeared throughout the city, directly targeting Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, whose sponsorship has become a flashpoint weeks before the event.
According to IBTimes and The Independent, the couple are not just donors but lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs, funding the Costume Institute exhibition tied to the Gala.
That level of influence has triggered criticism that the event is shifting away from fashion institutions toward billionaire-backed control.
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“We’re very grateful for her incredible generosity,” Anna Wintour said, defending Sánchez’s role.
The controversy has been building since late 2025, when the sponsorship was first announced and critics argued it broke long-standing norms of luxury fashion backing the event.
Now, the backlash has moved offline, with protest messaging appearing publicly and amplifying claims about labor practices tied to Amazon—claims the company has previously denied.
The situation highlights a broader tension around wealth, influence, and cultural institutions, especially as tech billionaires expand into traditionally elite spaces like high fashion.
With the Gala approaching, attention is shifting to whether the boycott gains traction or remains symbolic.
For now, the red carpet is still expected to go on.
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