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'Tom Brady of fashion' skips Met Gala amid Jeff Bezos backing controversy in blow to iconic event

Page Six·Ian Mohr·6 months ago
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It’s a foregone conclusion that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will debut this weekend at No. 1 at the box-office — but we hear there’s real-life drama behind the scenes at the Met Gala centering on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hosting the high-end event.

Anna Wintour ‘s annual gala on Monday is being financed by the Amazon billionaire and his wife, and they’ve been named as lead donors and honorary co-chairs.

But like a discarded plotline from the “Devil Wears Prada 2” — in which a gauche tech billionaire and his wife topline the fashion world’s biggest night — some top socialites and Met Gala fixtures are skipping the ball this year.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” will debut this weekend at No. 1 at the box-office — but we hear there’s real-life drama behind the scenes at the Met Gala concerning Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hosting the high-end event.…

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