These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
The Met Gala Faces Backlash Over Jeff Bezos’ Sponsorship
The Met Gala is facing backlash over the decision to name Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, as honorary chairs. In the weeks leading up to the event on Monday, an anti-Bezos campaign has filled New York’s streets, as well as in subways and online. Activist group Everyone Hates Elon has also been calling for a boycott of the event. {The New York Times/paywalled}
Alysa Liu Is Louis Vuitton’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton has named American Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu as its newest brand ambassador. The athlete attended the Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 runway show, and also wore Louis Vuitton to the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. “Alysa Liu embodies the modern Louis Vuitton Woman — confident, creative and utterly fearless,” Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of women’s collections, said in a statement. “Her dynamic energy and individuality resonate with the House’s spirit, and she inspires us all to embrace audacity in every form.” {Fashionista inbox}
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Leads Box Office
“The Devil Wears Prada 2″ brought in roughly $77 million at theaters in North America from Friday through Sunday, making it the biggest domestic opening for a traditional comedy since 2015. Women overwhelmingly powered the results, as film industry research service PostTrak found that ticket buyers were 76% female. The film took in an additional $157 million overseas, for a global total of about $234 million. {The New York Times/paywalled}
Adwoa Beauty Enters Liquidation
A Texas judge has ruled that hair-care brand Adwoa Beauty will enter a liquidation process through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The business must cease operations and turn its intellectual property and assets over to a court-appointed trustee for sale. In October, Adwoa Beauty filed for Chapter 11 protection to continue operations while facing a lawsuit from lender Aurous Financial Services. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
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