The article discusses two notable controversies in Met Gala history: the 2014 elevator fight involving Solange Knowles, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé, and the 2009 snub of designer Azzedine Alaia by top models. The elevator fight became a media sensation, with rumors of infidelity influencing the narrative. Following the altercation, Jay-Z and Solange publicly acknowledged their roles and committed to family unity. In a separate incident, Alaia's lack of representation at the 2009 gala prompted a protest from leading models, showcasing the sometimes fraught dynamics between designers and the fashion elite.
The incident, entirely captured on elevator cameras, created an immediate media storm with rampant speculation about the cause of the altercation, particularly concerning Jay-Z's alleged infidelity.
Following the incident, both Jay-Z and Solange released a statement where they acknowledged their respective roles in the altercation, emphasizing their commitment to moving forward as a united family.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and her contemporaries drew a line in the sand by refusing not just to wear Azzedine Alaia's designs, but also by skipping the gala entirely.
Alaia's exclusion from the 2009 Costume Institute exhibit sparked a notable protest, as he publicly blamed Anna Wintour for the perceived disrespect.
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