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“It’s really weird when someone gets a completely free pass and I don’t want to be a part of that.”
Last October, actor and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil called the theme “a disappointing double standard” in the industry, pointing out on social media that Lagerfeld’s comments were recent. Whether or not all Met Gala guests will celebrate Lagerfeld, or choose to make more subversive statements, remains to be seen. He also sparked outrage in 2017 after criticizing German Chancellor Angela Merkel for offering refuge to refugees fleeing conflict. Lagerfeld’s influence and star-making power was undeniable, but over the years he made a number of disparaging statements that upheld narrow standards of beauty or cast criticism on the #MeToo movement. Karl Lagerfeld's enduring influence, beyond fashion weeks Lagerfeld’s business savvy also made him an early proponent of the now ubiquitous luxury collaborations with high street brands, and a pioneer of creating cinematic sets and headline-worthy moments at runway shows. His designs transformed Chanel into one of the world’s most valuable fashion houses and popularized the iconic “double-C” logo. He was a prolific designer, also at the creative helm of Fendi and his eponymous label at the time of his death, and left his mark on Chloé, Patou and Balmain over the course of his long career. The German designer is best known for his work as the creative director of the storied French fashion house Chanel, a post he held from 1983 until his death in February 2019. So who was Lagerfeld, what was he best known for, why is his legacy controversial and who is his Instagram-famous cat? The gala’s theme is a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, the late fashion juggernaut with an indelible influence on the industry but a controversial reputation, and coincides with a major exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Met Gala 2023: Everything we know about the theme, hosts and guests
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