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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Vinay Patel

Met Gala 2026 Boycott Calls Grow as Bezos Role Triggers Protest Warnings in New York — What's Driving the Backlash?

Posters calling for a boycott over Amazon's worker treatment and ICE dealings appeared ahead of the gala, keeping pressure until opening day. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / MS NOW)

The 2026 Met Gala was overshadowed by intense demonstrations as protesters descended on New York to condemn a controversial leadership appointment. While stars walked the red carpet, a coalition of activists executed a high-stakes campaign that had been building momentum for weeks.

The fallout from the event has now left the fashion world grappling with a significant public relations crisis.

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