Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

The choice of Lagerfeld for fashion's biggest night is not without critics, one of whom is actress Jameela Jamil. “Why is THIS who we celebrate when there are so many AMAZING designers out there who aren't bigoted white men? What happened to everyone's principles and 'advocacy'," she wrote.

Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

Karl Lagerfeld transformed Chanel from frumpy to modern. But he also publicly sounded off as a fatphobic, made contentious remarks about migrants and more.

Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

Karl Lagerfeld transformed Chanel from frumpy to modern. But he also publicly sounded off as a fatphobic, made contentious remarks about migrants and more.

Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

Karl Lagerfeld transformed Chanel from frumpy to modern. But he also publicly sounded off as a fatphobic, made contentious remarks about migrants and more.

Why this year's Met Gala theme, which honors Karl Lagerfeld, is generating controversy

This year’s Met Gala will honor Karl Lagerfeld, the highly celebrated and controversial fashion designer who was regarded as fatphobic. He also spoke against movements such as #MeToo.

Why is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala theme, controversial?

The choice of Karl Lagerfeld for fashion's biggest night is not without critics, though Met Gala visionary and friend Anna Wintour is, clearly, not among them.