The two stories that dominated the fashion news over the weekend. They were sort of interlocked.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 cat walked to a $230 million global opening. The well-reviewed sequel proved to be a draw to moviegoers. After twenty years, Miranda, Andrea, Emily and Nigel are back, this time in a world not based on paper rather on the whims of an algorithms where their influence on the clothing trade gets smaller and smaller.
Met Gala Monday is here. The biggest Red Carpet in the Fashion World happens in New York City. A lot of attention, in the wrong way, uber standard bearer in charge Anna Wintour got the Bezos to underwrite this year’s gala. With a big check, comes big controversy as the $260 billionaire duo have become a lightning rod, attracting a tsunami of negative reactions. Reportedly manyA-list talents decided to skip this year concerned about the toxic brand blowback.
The social media commentary was no less hostile, calling it a “a complete sell out to vulgarity”. Drinking Champagne after recent corporate layoffs at Amazon and the Washington Post make this collaboration of tech deep pockets with a charity fundraiser looks out of step with the brutal bottom line deeds.
In recent memory, there has not been a more polarizing Met Gala. Unsurprisingly, rumors the unsold 130.000 tables not selling. Brands opted out sponsoring the 78th edition. Pulling out, going low profile purposedly trying to avoid the potential fallout.
The Costume Institute’s dress theme “Fashion is Art” asks guests to explore the intersection of the fashion and art. Beyonce, Serena Williams and Nicole Kidman were selected as co-chairs.
The most curious sideline, Chole Malle, where is the newly installed Chief Content Editor of Vogue? As the world watches, Wintour basks in the spotlight, while Malle looks regulated as an irrelevant freshmen figure wondering the dorm halls on the first day university. At least the Ivy League graduate has a title on the business card.
The Met Gala gathers the famous and wealthy, an overt establishment ritual showcasing the opulent life of the few. Yet this year, the many suffering from anxiety seems unimpressed.