Wintour tried to defend her choice to let Bezos and his spouse primarily bankroll the gala, as their involvement was hit with prompt backlash.
“I feel Lauren goes to be a beautiful asset to the museum and to the occasion,” The Satan Wears Prada inspiration instructed CNN in November 2025. “We’re very grateful for her unbelievable generosity. She’s an important lover of costume and clearly of trend, so we’re thrilled she’s a part of the night time.”
Nevertheless, when Vogue introduced the couple’s sponsorship and participation within the gala, it was met with widespread derision.
“Letting Bezos sponsor one of many largest trend occasions of the 12 months is so cringe,” one particular person wrote within the feedback part of the Instagram put up.
“No, thanks. Finish of the Met Gala,” a second particular person sneered, whereas a 3rd shared, “Yeah, screw that if it’s being ‘made doable’ by a grasping billionaire.”