The Met Gala, fashion’s most popular event was held last night in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the theme was an ode and celebration to the late Karl Lagerfeld. The event, coined Karl Lagerfeld: The Line of Beauty sparked controversy since Lagerfeld was known to stand firm in his outdated and harmful beliefs on size inclusivity, the LGBTQ community, and the #MeToo movement. Lagerfeld was a problematic figure whose legacy must be held accountable, and yet, he was a central figure in fashion and through his work as the creative director of Chanel, his timeless designs and creative innovation are undeniably a part of fashion history. It was incredible to see so many big, Black, and/ or queer celebrities interpret the theme in their own unique ways and even though Lagerfeld would have probably disapproved of the diversity on display, they celebrated their impact on fashion — including Chanel’s legacy (Black women have been rocking Chanel expertly for decades). Black celebs were celebrated for the very things Lagerfeld hated, and that — instead of honoring a problematic figure with archaic views – should be the legacy of last night’s Met Gala.
Venesa Coger
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