"This year's dress code is 'Fashion Is Art,' which asks guests to consider the many ways that designers use the body as their blank canvas."
"The Gala also named Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, as honorary chairs, which has generated vocal opposition from attendees and fashion fans alike."
"A number of high-profile figures also turned down the invitation, including New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said his focus is on 'affordability.'"
"The benefit dovetails with the Costume Institute's upcoming exhibition, 'Costume Art,' which will inaugurate the Met's new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries."
The Met Gala 2023, themed 'Fashion Is Art,' is hosted by co-chairs Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams. The event has sparked controversy due to honorary chairs Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, leading to calls for a boycott. High-profile figures, including NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani, declined invitations, citing a focus on affordability. The Gala coincides with the Costume Institute's exhibition 'Costume Art,' showcasing the connection between garments and art in the new Condé M. Nast Galleries.
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