Karl Lagerfeld was a fashion icon, but his legacy is marred by controversy. As the Met Gala approaches, we take a closer look at his problematic past, including accusations of fat-shaming, misogyny, and cultural insensitivity. KarlLagerfeld MetGala
The biggest night in fashion has arrived – The Met Gala. Extravagant outfits, high-end designers, and our favorite celebrities dressed to the nines…who could ask for more? The Met Gala has become one of the most pivotal nights for fashionistas and critics alike. Each year, we eagerly await for the extravagance and specific theme elevating our expectations for the red carpet.
ADVERTISEMENT “No one wants to see curvy women.” Lagerfeld said the appalling comment in a 2009 interview with German magazine Focus. The fatphobic remark was in response to another magazine's attempt to have “real women” in their photos instead of models.
ADVERTISEMENT Said He Was “Fed Up” With The #MeToo Movement Lagerfeld has had a large history of misogynistic comments; including his disavow of the #MeToo movement. He claimed he was “fed up” with #MeToo efforts during his 2018 interview with Numéro magazine. “What shocks me the most in all of this are the starlets who have taken 20 years to remember what happened…not to mention the fact that there are no witnesses.
Islamophobic Comments: Muslims Are The “Worst Enemies” For Jews Lagerfeld has been heavily recognized for cleansing French luxury fashion company, Chanel, of its anti-Semitic, Nazi-filled past, but his large history of Islamophobic remarks are far too concerning to ignore. In a 2017 appearance on a French talk show, he stated that Muslims are the “worst enemies” of the Jewish community.
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