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Lauren Sanchéz’s Met Gala flop proves money still can’t buy you cool

The Independent·Katie Rosseinsky·29 days ago
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I n the run-up to the Met Gala , it is usually the outfit choices of the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna or some other mononymous pop icons that are the subject of pre-emptive intrigue and anticipation. But this year, the most speculated-about look was the one that would be worn by a very different kind of cultural figure: Lauren Sanchéz Bezos, the 56-year-old wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos . This sort of attention is inevitable when you and your multi-billionaire tech bro husband dish out a rumoured $10m to sponsor the biggest night in the fashion calendar. When, in advance of the event, protestors project slogans such as “If You Can Buy The Met Gala, You Can Pay More Taxes” and “ Boycott The Bezos Met Gala ” onto the Empire State Building.…

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