About this episode

Sam Sanders discusses the relevance of the Met Gala with fashion journalist Amy Odell amidst protests and boycotts.

Models, designers, celebrities and Anna Wintour will soon gather for fashion’s biggest night: The Met Gala. But this year’s event has already spawned protests and boycotts. Sam breaks it all down with fashion and culture journalist  Amy Odell, host of the 'Back Row ' podcast and newsletter. They look at how sponsors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez could be overshadowing the gala’s purpose and ask if the event is more out-of-touch than ever before. Plus, Amy explains fashion's new 'gilded age.' Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.  

People in this episode

Host: Sam Sanders

Guest: Amy Odell

Topics covered

• Met Gala
• fashion
• protests
• celebrity culture
• relevance

Keywords

• Met Gala
• fashion
• protests
• Anna Wintour
• Jeff Bezos
• Lauren Sanchez
• gilded age

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KCRW, Back Row

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