Lagerfeld Takes Center Stage

5/1/2023

It's time to celebrate fashion and fundraising at this year's Met Gala event! This year's theme is Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld was a German fashion designer, creative director, artist, and photographer, more prominently known as one of the most iconic men in the fashion industry. But wait! Choosing him as this year's theme has sparked controversy.

Over the span of his 6-decades career, Lagerfeld is known for comments that were problematic, fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic. He's called Adele "too fat," Heidi Klum "too heavy," has said Coco Chanel “wasn’t ugly enough to be a feminist,” noted that “no one wants to see” plus-size models, and he proudly dressed a supermodel in blackface and yellowface for a German magazine. The insults are endless.

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Harper, H

5/1/2023 11:16:32 am

i feel like the theme being based on him has a reason to be controversial,because why are they having a big party based on his look if he's such a bad person.

Erik Ramos 6B

5/1/2023 11:36:42 am

i agree if he was a really bad person they shouldn't be making a theme about the person.

c moore 6b

5/1/2023 11:51:03 am

i agree with what he is saying because if hes that bad of a person they should't make a them talking about him

Rangel, J

5/1/2023 11:47:24 am

I agree is someone is such a bad person why have a whole arty and the theme be based on him?

Harper,H 6B

5/3/2023 02:27:17 pm

i agree bad people shouldn't be idolized. bad people should be put in the dark not consistantly being brought up.

Tara D. Craig 5B

5/5/2023 11:15:41 am

well they're all bad so in each others eyes they see no wrong

J Melgar 6B link

5/1/2023 11:55:00 am

I somewhat agree with your comment. Although his actions are terrible, the Met Gala is I hope should be focusing more on his fashion and what impact he's left in the fashion industry rather than all the awful things he's said.

J Melgar 6B link

5/1/2023 02:29:43 pm

For that reason I feel like it's a 50/50 on whether or not they should keep him as the theme.

A Bradley 6B

5/1/2023 11:56:39 am

I agree, because why would they have a whole theme about him?

Harper, H 6B

5/1/2023 11:56:48 am

this is to fix the heading

M. Mitchell 6b

5/1/2023 12:00:39 pm

I guess his talent overrides his character.

B Wilkinson 6B

5/1/2023 12:21:57 pm

I agree, they must only care about the fashion part.

M.Banks 6B

5/1/2023 03:40:48 pm

I actually agree with this comment, because if he was such a bad person, they would never make him the center of attention i think the met is doing this for more attention and praise because the met doesn’t get as much attention as it used too. So by making Lagerfeld the theme the met news, all the attention

Romero K. 2A

5/2/2023 04:35:50 pm

i agree. people always claim to be against people commenting on someone but yet they do things like these and it's hard to believe them. if he is such a bad person why are they making a party based on him.

Kimberly Yanez 3a

5/2/2023 08:32:07 pm

I agree it is a very controversial topic because some feel like it's his opinion and others feel like it was unprofessional. What he said doesn't make him a bad person but it makes him look bad and because he has a big audience. The comments he said we're mean I know he should be the theme I think he should apologize.

Leonardo Guzman 1A

5/4/2023 09:17:06 am

Exactly, this is such a big problem nowadays, where big icons always make the worst decisions ever. Who in their right mind would want to attend a party for a terrible person that is Lagerfeld anyways? Normally I'm not one to question people for their decisions, but this is just moronic if I do say so myself.

f garnica 1A

5/4/2023 09:21:36 am

i agree with this because if he was such a bad person why would they want to have a party based on just him. If he was such a bad person why would anyone be doing a party based on him

Arrianah Bates 6B

5/4/2023 10:59:05 am

I agree, because if he was such a "bad person" why is the theme him and why is there a big party?

D Burris 5B

5/5/2023 08:36:55 pm

I agree, because if he was a “bad person" they wouldn't have gone on with the theme based on him.

stephens w

5/1/2023 11:23:39 am

in my opinion some plus sized people look good in different types of clothes and his opinion is not wrong or right smaller people make most cothes look better but its never a reason to shame people because you are smaller and they want to show of fashion to

Erik Ramos 6B

5/1/2023 11:42:09 am

I agree people look good in different ways wrong or right smaller people make most cothes look better but its never a reason to shame people because you are smaller and they want to show of fashion to

J Melgar 6B link

5/1/2023 11:55:07 am

I agree with you. No woman should be shamed on her body size. It wasn't right of him to talk bad about women's appearance and their size, it's unfair and flat out disrespectful to them.

J Melgar 6B link

5/1/2023 01:45:18 pm

For that reason I somewhat believe that he shouldn't be the theme of the Met Gala. Although his fashion inspires others, his disrespect doesn't go well with it, which could lead to issues at the Met Gala which is why he shouldn't be the theme.

Harper, H 6B

5/3/2023 02:29:46 pm

i agree body shaming is a big thing the fashion world, and anybody that takes part in that shouldn't be praised

Kevin Jacinto

5/5/2023 11:12:09 am

His reputation makes a negative face towards something that should be an influence or inspirations towards other so I agree.

M.banks 6B

5/1/2023 03:43:53 pm

I agree with this comment because people come in all shapes forms, colors and sizes I’ve never really heard of a fashion designer that makes fun of women or people of color, most fashion designers. You see these days use more African-Americans then they do the average white person because they feel like it will raise their publicity.

Amaya J 1A link

5/4/2023 09:13:38 am

i agree with this becasue there can be some bigger people that can model but not becasue your not slim with curvs you cant model and be in comercials

Leonardo Guzman 1A

5/4/2023 09:20:42 am

Agreed, it's never right to shame someone for their appearance, or even their body. Just because a person dislikes a certain thing about something or someone, it doesn't give the right to shame them. It's always important to keep that opinion to yourself, expressing yourself this way is the key to adverse consequences, nobody wants that.

B.washington 1A

5/4/2023 09:28:41 am

All bodies look good just because they are not appealing to you does not make it not appealing at all. Some people prefer plus sized over small (not saying you're the one who said its not appealing)

D.Dews 7B

5/5/2023 01:05:58 pm

Agreed. Bro was trying to make it seem like if u got a little weight you just ugly.

Arrianah Bates 6B

5/4/2023 11:00:23 am

I agree, not one is the same. Everyone is different in there on type of way.

G. Ojeh B6

5/5/2023 09:47:04 pm

You and I both agree. No woman should be humiliated because of her size. He was wrong to criticize women's beauty and size; it is unjust and blatantly rude to them.

Erik Ramos 6B

5/1/2023 11:34:30 am

In my opinion no-one wanted to see curvy models on catwalks. He also was critical of the #MeToo movement, skeptical of women who came out with sexual abuse claims years after the alleged incidents.

Rangel, J.

5/1/2023 11:52:49 am

I agree and i wonder why he was scepitical about women coming out about their sexual abuse.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

5/4/2023 09:16:08 am

I agree with this statement because nobody wants to talk about these women false claiming these men about them being abused. It ruins the man's reputation and life and he can't fix that.

ireuna 6b

5/5/2023 11:06:27 am

i disagree with you because you said these women don't want to false claim i wouldn't say that i would say some women do judge others about being abused

Rangel, J

5/1/2023 11:51:59 am

I think that they are making amistake because smeone making cmments like that should be the main theme of any fashion party. The celeberties that he shamed are definitley going to feel some type of way because of the things he said. Modles are modles regardless of their size and for him to be making comments like that is very weird. Then he was sceptical about girls coming out with sexual abuse stories it just shows who this man is. no one with this mindset should even be allowed at the party.

Erik Ramos 6B

5/1/2023 01:17:32 pm

I agree people shouldn't be judge by someone because they dont think your not good for their event

A Bradley 6B

5/1/2023 02:08:56 pm

I agree, because it's not right for them to judge him for looks.

Romero K. 2A

5/2/2023 04:41:09 pm

I agree. they are making a mistake, why would they make a party based on someone who body shames people. they are celebrating one person and making a whole lot of other people uncomfortable, i just do not think it is worth it. And besides who would want to support someone who makes such nasty comments about others.

tony r

5/3/2023 02:39:32 pm

agree because some one as ugly as him shouldn't having a fashion party and i dont care if its about clothes

A. Green 3A

5/4/2023 12:32:57 pm

It would make the celebrities, like Adele, who did skip this years Met Gala uncomfortable. He has no room to criticize anyone and should look at himself first. It is "weird" that he thinks it is okay to make comments about people who he doesn't even know.

D.Dews7B

5/5/2023 01:10:11 pm

But why support a hater though? All he going to do is hate on everybody who isn't skinny.

M.Mitchell 6b

5/1/2023 11:56:41 am

I'm sure Karl Lagerfeld's skills has earned him the title that he has today, but considering the various inappropriate comments he's made in the past, I think he ought to reanalyze the influence he has on his fans and viewers. Most of his insults seem to be directed towards women as well as their physical appearance, which is bold considering that the modeling industry is primarily women. If he can't respect half the people who represent this industry, then why should he be given the headline?

R. Waits 7B

5/1/2023 01:00:28 pm

I see your point. Yes, he has these great accomplishments that have accentuated his position of fame. But the bad and worse mistakes he made in the past set him back by the people that remember. Especially since he died recently. It is incredibly hypocritical of him to say harmful words to women and their appearance when himself lost weight.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

5/1/2023 02:19:36 pm

You right he to old to be on twitter bodyshaming.

Kimberly Yanez 3a

5/2/2023 08:34:57 pm

I agree who is a very successful fashion star who has earned his way up there, his ideas are very creative and cool but what he said wasn't. This does include how he makes himself look and I agree he shouldn't represent the industry without respect.

f Garnica 1A

5/4/2023 09:26:07 am

i agree with this because it doesnt matter how big and respected you are in your cummunity if you say or do something wrong their will be consequences towards your actions

Amaya J 1A link

5/4/2023 09:17:58 am

i feel like karl makes a big impact in the fashion community do some people agreeing with him and some not some people get affended in it and some dont but at the end of the day people think wha they think

ireuna 6b

5/5/2023 11:09:35 am

i feel like some people would get affended to so i wish he never said anything about it

D Sparks 1A

5/4/2023 10:53:01 am

Well stated opinion. All it is ignorance, I don´t believe he realized the effect of his comments. Most of the fashion industry is made up of all different types of women. I wish before he died he could´ve at least tried to justify or apologize for the comments to help support his legacy, and so his legacy wouldn´t be that controversial.

Servando Delarosa

5/1/2023 11:56:57 am

in my oppion i think this story is intresting cause of the plot twist in it .

J Melgar 6B link

5/1/2023 11:57:29 am

In my opinion, I would have to both agree and disagree with having Karl as this year's theme for the Met Gala. I disagree because we shouldn't be supporting a man who shames women about their appearance, or makes racist comments about people. Then again the Met Gala is all about fashion, and he has left a huge impact on the fashion industry, so it's understanding why the theme is based on him. I would say as long as we keep it only about fashion and not involving all the awful things he said, but acknowledging that what he said was wrong; then I suppose they keep him as the theme.

B Wilkinson 6B

5/1/2023 12:21:08 pm

I agree, they should just worry about the fashion.

R. Waits 7B

5/1/2023 01:02:51 pm

I sort of see what you're implying. It is hard to separate what he did to women compared to his accomplishments. In this culture, this year, it doesn't matter what you did to earn your spot, it matters how you keep going and represent yourself. In Lagerfeld's case, he put himself in a really bad spot before he died so MET shouldn't keep him regardless.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

5/1/2023 02:18:17 pm

RIght, just because he a horrible person on the inside, doesn't make him less famous, less talented. Plus, the met gala is supposed to be intresting.

V Taylor 6b

5/5/2023 11:00:16 am

I agree with you because though what he did was very wrong, it makes sense on a certain level of why they chose him because of his accomplishments.

F. Maltos 3A

5/5/2023 11:07:57 pm

I can agree with your comment because yes, Lagerfeld was making disrespectful comments towards other people which doesn’t look professional. At the same time, I get where your coming from because when you said that Met gala is all about fashion, and he has left a huge impact on the fashion industry. If we don’t think about how he really is and just about fashion then we should just keep him as this year theme. Since either way many people watch Met gala because of the fashion clothing.

m.santos 7b

5/1/2023 12:14:39 pm

He says that "the beautiful world of clothing is about 'dreams and illusions'" but does he know that theres a whole new generation uplifting different types of women in the modeling industry. Also welcoming the different forms they are in. He is nothing and will be nothing because he is like every other man pushing the anorexic habits down our throats. In his eyes those habits are what should define a women and we should conform to it. The Met should have chosen someone different as their theme because arent we trying to push away the non-idealistic beauty standards away from society. I think they should put more thought into what they are trying to show off. They dont realize that fashion designers and influencers have an enormous impact on todays society and with everything he has done is not making things better.

tony r

5/3/2023 02:42:11 pm

ong i agree with this heavy because this generation gets down about anything especially about clothes because its either they are too big or too small

S Griffin 3A link

5/4/2023 12:56:07 pm

In my opinion, you are right because in this generation some people uplift themselves as someone who thinks of no one but himself. The habits that are dealt with people are not shown in society as beauty it's a disaster. It should take time for others to show how it is for someone to design.

B Wilkinson 6B

5/1/2023 12:20:17 pm

I think that they should just continue with him being the face of the met gala this year even though what he has said about people is wrong. Yes I get that he has made racist and fat shaming remarks but his effect on the fashion industry is really important in fashion history. So they should just go along with it and disregard the remarks solely based on the fashion part of it.

M. Espino 7B

5/1/2023 02:19:46 pm

I would have to disagree with this, we shouldn't just "go along with it" just because he's made an impact in the fashion industry. Just like with any other famous person, if they made a racist comment y'all would be quick to cancel them and never support them.

James Leslie 1A

5/4/2023 09:08:00 am

i disagree beacuse people are always going to say what ever they want no matter how much hey hurt the ther person.Thats why i think we should let him do what he wants so we can all make money

V Taylor 6b

5/5/2023 11:02:50 am

I do agree with you, i dont think that he was right for what he did and just becasuse of who a person is we shouldnt decide who was right and wrong for their situation.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

5/2/2023 12:39:03 pm

I agree that they should just focus on the fashion part instead of all the other stuff he said. Also his impact on the fashion industry is important too.

J Sapateh 1A

5/4/2023 09:52:39 am

I have to disagree. They are big enough to find a better modal that is more respectful that would make the fashion industry look bad. Someone without insulting other models would make their fashion industry have a better reputation.

G. Castaneda 2A

5/4/2023 11:53:39 am

Exactly, the whole met thing is about fashion not what people say or what they have said. Regardless of the things he said or didn't say, they should just focus on the fashion perspective of the met gala. I get that what he said may be wrong but people still watch and look for the fashion.

D Burris 5B

5/5/2023 08:38:04 pm

I agree with this comment because the Met gala chose this theme based on his work and which he has a big impact in the fashion industry.

A. Hernandez 5B

5/4/2023 11:58:46 am

I agree, because what he has done for the fashion industry is very important and shouldn't be taken away from him. Credit should be given when credit is due. We just can't forget the things he has done for fashion just because of his comments.

Kaydin Lake 3A

5/5/2023 12:31:34 pm

I don't know about this one because you pretty much say that people that made a significant impact should let off, or be exempted from all the stuff that they did, regardless if its bad. And, there are a lot of people in history that have made type of significant impact, but for the wrong reasons though.

M. Moore 7B

5/1/2023 12:49:44 pm

I agree with the article, the fact that the gala is celebrating a man with so many controversial reports shows that all the bad things are okay to celebrate. Yes one might say "their celebrating the impact he had on fashion", but that also includes his rude remarks and gestures. If you would not celebrate a (tw) rapist then you shouldn't celebrate a fatphobic, racist person. I'm all one for giving chances. but hate crime isn't to be celebrated. Therefore in conclusion i believe the gala choosing him as the theme promotes the wrong things to people, and is a mistake.

M. Mitchell

5/2/2023 08:43:01 pm

He seems to be very biased on what body types should and shouldn't be wearing his clothes .

C.Scott 7B

5/4/2023 01:44:37 pm

In addition to this comment i understand 100% where your coming from, this mans nonsense should not be tolerated doesn't matter if he and iconic man or a famous designer this man has no respect once so ever he shouldn't get any props or claps because he's damaging people's self esteem

K Jacinto 6B

5/5/2023 11:16:08 am

People who disrespect others on the way they look and their race shouldn't be themes for anything it can bring bad feedback which it did.

R. Waits 7B

5/1/2023 12:57:26 pm

MET should not make Lagerfeld this year's theme because even though he had a great reputation for being with Chanel, he was wrong in some of the things he has said about people. MET's procedures and protocols that they carry are absolutely correct in my eyes. A man that sat around in a 2009 interview saying that "no one wants to see curvy women", "You've got fat mothers..." and that he called certain women like Adele "too fat" and "too heavy". Lagerfeld shouldn't have even been considered to be a theme, especially when a people of 2023 are starting to become comfortable with themselves,.

M. Espino 7B

5/1/2023 02:16:05 pm

I agree, he has had a great impact on the fashion industry, but it doesn't excuse the things he said or how he was acting.

z foley 2a

5/4/2023 10:46:30 am

I agree he already had things going on for him should've just gotten a consequence for the things he did at least .

M Aguilar 2A

5/4/2023 11:08:47 am

I agree. He said some hurtful things about women and they think we should just brush it off and forget it. He didnt deserve the spot like bu people like to pick and choose who and who not to cancel.

E. Adame 2A

5/4/2023 11:44:01 am

Adding onto what you said, the article mentioned "this guy probably hated you if you are not a white, size 00 model." Meaning that almost half or majority of the fashion industry of more is affected by these comments. His past shouldn't be hidden because he worked with Chanel, but also with "It’s uncomfortable to talk about these things and that makes people not want to buy into the fantasy that is fashion." I don't think there should be a fantasy for fashion and it shouldn't be uncomfortable as we're in 2023 with all different shapes, sizes and races we are now open to all, which these comments aren't fair to most.

Sanchez 5b

5/6/2023 11:46:55 am

I agree him being famous for fashion should not excuse the fact that he is plain out rude to other people.

M. Espino 7B

5/1/2023 02:14:08 pm

I think MET shouldn't have Lagerfield as the theme this year. I do understand that his clothing items and his fashion line has made an impact on the industry, but he has also said some pretty hurtful things to others. We shouldn't be supporting and praising a man who's fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic. It doesn't matter how famous or how successful this man is, we shouldn't be supporting him when he is making these hateful comments and criticizing others for their weight.

m.santos 7b

5/1/2023 10:41:27 pm

i completely agree with you. This man said some hurtful comments about women and they think we should just brush it off and forget. They should've chosen something different as their theme that doesnt have history of shaming womens bodies.

JBallard 1a

5/3/2023 05:20:18 pm

I agree there is different ways to go about things without being hurtful everyone has feelings.

J Martinez 3a

5/4/2023 09:04:53 am

I agree because yea he was big in the fashion industry there other people you could have chose from that didnt say the remarks he did .

S Griffin 3A link

5/4/2023 12:59:46 pm

In my opinion, you are correct no matter how much you understand, the effect happening on the fashion lie is making people feel sad. It's horrible the way lagerfield is such a racist who has nothing to do for himself. It's shameful, even if he's really successful it shouldn't rely on anyone else.

F. Maltos 3A

5/5/2023 11:29:18 pm

I agree with you because we should never be supporting someone that is being hurtful to others and especially being racist to other people or body shaming woman. Just because Lagerfeld is famous it doesn’t mean anything it actually makes him look bad in society and especially since he is in the fashion industry. Since many people look up to famous people, they should expect high expectations from them and be professional.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

5/1/2023 02:15:30 pm

Most people would say no because he has an ugly way of getting attention, but they're clearly making a mistake. Honestly he can have his own opinions like everybody else. Everybody be on twitter talking a hot mess, but that doesn't make him any less talented.

E. Adame 2A

5/4/2023 11:38:29 am

Looking at the article the end says "Fashion doesn’t care at the end of the day, fashion has never cared" which is something that is true with his case. Having these remarks to people not only being racist, but also fat-phobic and more. This comment "A lot of us are actually part of the communities that Karl Lagerfeld has targeted in his hateful speech" applies to many, even if you might not feel applied to it, a lot of people still are so their reasons are very valid as to why they can be upset. Everyone can have their opinions but being a fashion icon shouldn't hide your problematic past.

M.Banks 6B

5/1/2023 03:34:07 pm

From what I read, there is a love-hate relationship in the community towards him, and I have looked at some of his fashion and work, and from my perspective, I believe the MET should make the theme mainly about his clothes and not him for this year, because I don’t believe in supporting a feminist a racist nor Narcissist no matter how good his work is

X. McDonald 7B

5/5/2023 12:51:04 pm

That is what I'm saying I think they should focus more on his clothes than his as a person.

c moore 6b

5/1/2023 04:47:12 pm

sometimes it can be hard to tell how a person feels about a person but i feel like when it comes to this guy I don't think pepole should be supporting him without knowing the things about him like even though he had a impact on clothing that still dosent make up for his actions.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

5/2/2023 12:36:54 pm

No I don't think they are making a mistake by doing this. In my opinion half of those statements they claimed he said were kind of true. Plus that's his opinion and why we are judging him based on his choices. It's a fashion show, we should only be talking about how he impacted the clothing industry.

James Leslie 1A

5/4/2023 09:06:20 am

i agree no matter what you do he is still going to feel teh ay he is feeling.And its just an opion for all we know he might just be saying those things on teh internet but in real life he is the complete opisite

Romero K. 2A

5/2/2023 04:32:38 pm

if i am being honest i have no clue who this guy is, but if he makes comments like that all of the time then yes the met is making a big mistake making him the theme. People especially famous people are always saying that comments shaming people are not acceptable and they are always the first to be saying crap and not care up until the moment they start making comments about them or their peers. yes i acknowledge that not all famous people are the same but personally if i were invited to the met and he was the theme i would pass up the opportunity if it meant supporting him in any way. If people did really care not just for publicity they would speak up about the theme about him and the gala would surely listen. but they are making a mistake.

Kaydin Lake 3A

5/3/2023 09:06:34 am

How much they say how big and popular he is, I've never heard his name in my time of living at all. But, I wouldn't say they're making a mistake though. It would be a reasonable idea to surround the MET GALA theme around one of the faces of fashion itself. But, I think its gonna damage their image though because he was known for being a rude person. So it might look to others, " Don't care what you did, as long as you made an impact on the fashion world. "

C.Scott 7B

5/4/2023 09:30:06 am

in addition to this comment , you see how people dragged balenciaga all through the dirt on every platform for the situation that occurred, in my opinion Karl should be done the same way, No person should get respect or claps for judgement. He can't even be respectful himself with those comments that were made. So yes in fact i do agree with you on they are making a big mistake , this situation needs more attention and needs too be talked about more since he been making comments like this over the span of his 6-decade career he needs to be cancelled.

Kimberly Yanez 3A

5/2/2023 08:28:49 pm

no ,Karl Langerfield is a very famous fashionista and this is very surprising coming from someone who has shopped from his brand without knowing any information about him. Making him as a theme for the gala is something huge and a lot of influencers have great publicity from it and a lot of influencers have been waiting for this time. He has taken the fashion industry look low in the comments he made were not very nice, for him to be saying all of this with no apology or no regrets it's not right that they make him the big focus.Karl has a big audience and knows what he's doing the comment he said could be hurtful to people and even though his brand is big and is a cute style what he said made him look unprofessional .

Jeremiah Bryant

5/4/2023 09:14:12 am

I believe he owes the people he has made comments upon and agree with your statement because there is no influence to that.

C. Torres 1A

5/4/2023 09:17:28 am

I disagree with what you are saying because I feel people need to separate the art from the artist. People need to realize that the MET is not celebrating Karl Langerfield as a person but his work. He was a very influential person whether he was a good person or not. He should still be remembered for his work in the fashion industry.

Kaydin Lake 3A

5/3/2023 09:01:57 am

My thought on this is all legacies that have made an impact should be respected, but not all legacies deserve to be celebrated. From what I've read, Karl Lagerfeld is known to be one the most impactful people in the world of fashion today. However, during his career, he made comments about certain people that weren't okay to say. Yes, he impacted the world of fashion, but at the expense of making rude and mean comments about people. Therefore, I think he should be respected, but not celebrated because of things he did that were wrong in his career.

Jeremiah Bryant

5/4/2023 09:13:02 am

I agree i the he shouldn't be celebrated in the fashion industry, and or taken out for his disrespectful comments towards certain types of people.

C. Torres 1A

5/4/2023 09:15:03 am

I disagree with you because whether people like it or not Karl Langerfield was a very impactful person to the fashion community. Therefore the MET dosen`t have to celebrate Karl as a person for who he was rather for the work he has done. People have to separate the art from the artist.

tony R 5b

5/3/2023 02:37:18 pm

i think this is a bad idea because for him everything is negative and there should be no reason he has a chance to be on MET.judging people by who they are and how they look is very wrong and he see nothing wrong with it

Jballard1a

5/3/2023 05:18:41 pm

Judging people shouldn’t not be accepted everyone should be accept all shapes colors and sizes.

J Martinez 3a

5/4/2023 09:04:08 am

I agree because this is where people try hard to look good and if he shaming them then he shouldnt belong there.

K Sheffield 2A

5/4/2023 09:09:54 am

I agree if your the theme you should be setting an example of being a good person not by being disrespectful and talking about people thats not a good look.

M. Fairley 1A

5/4/2023 09:18:33 am

I agree. How can the MET just support someone like that, knowing most of the people there fall under what he has openly insulted or complained about?

jkyla dawkins 1a

5/4/2023 09:43:39 am

i agree nobody should be judged

J blackmon 2A

5/4/2023 11:11:13 am

i agree MET really messed up for even thinking about putting him as the theme.

m. moore 7b

5/5/2023 12:12:51 pm

I agree with this comment, It's bad for theme to choose on such a bad person with bad circled around him, bad people should not be celebrated.

Jballard1a

5/3/2023 05:16:27 pm

I agree if the person has a bad past reputation they shouldn’t be celebrating the person no matter how big the person is.

K Sheffield

5/4/2023 09:06:57 am

They should've did it on his style and clothing rather than the person he is his self because you never know what that person could've did to others.

J Martinez 3a

5/4/2023 09:03:04 am

I think they arre making a mistake because the met gala is for alot of famous people . And by having him as the theme i feel like it might shy people away who wanted to go . But then also its about fashion and if he was good on that stuff then i guess they see him more for that then what he did or how he was as a person .

M. Moore 7b

5/5/2023 12:15:10 pm

Many brands, as well as celebrities said they didn't want to go because the theme supported a bad man. While i understand what you mean, I don't think wrong people should be celebrated no matter the "great" things they created.

James Leslie 1A

5/4/2023 09:04:49 am

Me personally i think if people think he is fat phobic, racist and more ,then i think we should still let him on.At the end of the day they still have to make money.

K Sheffield 2A

5/4/2023 09:05:39 am

I think the MET made the mistake on making the theme on him rather than his clothing and his style that would've been more likeable or agreeable in the community because right now its a love hate relationship.

jkyla dawkins 1a

5/4/2023 09:42:28 am

i agree if the if he isn't a good person he we shouldn't promote him in any way.

Tamaria Brown

5/4/2023 09:07:07 am

Bases on his charater i think it is a big mistake on making hi the theme. Maing him the theme is linke being inspired by him, it fel as though what he does and says is okay. Although his does a great job at what he does he should be held acountable for how he talks, so yes i think they are making a big mistake.

M. Fairley 1A

5/4/2023 09:16:08 am

I agree. People are allowed to separate the work from the artist and the MET didn't even do that. Having him as the theme just tells everyone how the MET really feels.

R. Aponte 2A link

5/4/2023 11:26:06 am

He probably does a great job at designing and what he does, but him as a whole isn't inspiring. He should lead by example, and not bring people down. It's okay to have your own opinions about something, but if it's not kind then don't say it. It was a mistake because of his poor choice of words and problematic choices.

Amaya J 1A link

5/4/2023 09:10:12 am

Karl Lagerfeld is the center of attention for coming at clebraties and bigger people wanting to model. he says what he says and does not care about no one else opinion and some people agree with him and some dont so its like a love-hate relationship they have

Jeremiah Bryant

5/4/2023 09:11:32 am

Karl Lagerfield may be a really big inspiration and title in the fashion business, but fashion models make up of mostly woman and for him to discriminate against them making it harder for bigger people to feel better about themselves i don't believe he should be headline. He should be canceled for his remarks as they are offensive and don't help the fashion industry grow.

zayla foley 2a

5/4/2023 10:45:11 am

I agree that he already has an path and legacy that he wouldn't wont ruined but some people has to get cancelled just because of their actions aren't the best .

C. Torres 1A

5/4/2023 09:11:33 am

The MET is not making a mistake by having Karl Langerfield as a theme because people need to learn how to separate the art from the artist. People need to realize that there is a big difference between celebrating the person's work and not the person themselves. For example Floyd Mayweather Jr is a scummy person in real life with many charges but against him but when he is in the ring no has done it better than him and the proof is in the pudding.

S Griffin 1A

5/4/2023 09:50:46 am

I somewhat agree with this. I agree about the fact that you should separate the art from the artist.

Shamarian Samuels

5/4/2023 11:11:14 am

i agree with you when you said people do need to learn how to separate the art from the artist. People need to realize that there is a big difference between celebrating the person's work and not the person.

M Aguilar 2A

5/4/2023 11:19:30 am

I agree with you completely, we should seperate things. For example with karl, hes a good Fashion master and hes also a mean person. But hes one of the best Fashion masters.

M. Moore 7b

5/5/2023 12:18:09 pm

I'd like to say I somewhat agree, but we're in the 21st century and celebrating someone who goes against the morals and norms of today just pushes the fact we aren't evolving at all.

M. Fairley 1A

5/4/2023 09:12:54 am

I think the answer should be obvious. If Lagerfeld openly said what he did and there's no evidence of him denying anything, why would you support that? The MET is obviously making a mistake having him as the theme because that just silently tells everyone what their views are. It doesn't matter if the guy is iconic or a legend. Just because someone has that as their title does it make them literally god, they can be terrible people too.

B.washington

5/4/2023 09:22:47 am

I agree he openly said it with no shame.This has me questioning the MET

zaliah s 2a

5/4/2023 10:48:05 am

i wouldn't say they're supporting his comments or beliefs they're looking at is legacy as a fashion icon and veteran met isnt about politics or race its simply about the fashion industry and he was a great icon for fashion for 16 decades

X. McDonald 7B

5/5/2023 12:53:46 pm

I don't think they're supporting him I think that he just has good fashion and they want people to see it. Even though he is a horrible person.

Leonardo Guzman 1A

5/4/2023 09:15:00 am

This honestly has to be a poor decision, why would anyone want to admire anyone considered toxic? Phobics of any kind are a big problem nowadays, even with social media, as well as racism. It really makes you question why MET would theme something around someone who is considered a terrible person towards anyone. Theming something around a person like this could be the cause for adverse consequences. I woudn't be surprised if Lagerfeld would continue to make these offensive comments today.

J Sapateh 1A

5/4/2023 09:45:25 am

Definitely the wrong decision was made here. If i was them I wouldn't select someone to modal who insults other people cause that would just make me look bad.I think they should just choose a different modal for the job Before things get worse.

Nox (Katelyn) Sears 2A

5/4/2023 10:46:10 am

Yes he would still make those hateful comments anyways, but I feel like the MET was trying to make a statement of some sort. To push past what people say and look at the beauty of what's made. The beautiful clothing that they are wearing.

Shamarian Samuels

5/4/2023 10:56:11 am

How is he considered toxic? Is it because he feels comfortable enough to voice how he is feeling? Everyone has looked at someone before and thought "he/she big" or they need to cut back. The only difference between him and other people is that he has a bigger audience watching him versus someone with lets say only one thousand followers. So Would you say that makes everyone toxic?

J blackmon 2A

5/4/2023 11:06:08 am

i agree that soon as racism comes across then there is no reason to have a person and honer them why would you want someone like that to be represented.

B. washington 1A

5/4/2023 09:20:49 am

The MET is definitely wrong for this decision.Not only body shaming is wrong but the blackface just puts the icing on the cake.That's a negative image and should not be a theme.

S Griffin 1A

5/4/2023 09:48:36 am

I agree because number one body shaming is wrong and number two blackface is flat out wrong. The MET is definitely wrong for this.

C. Scott 7B

5/4/2023 09:22:39 am

In my opinion, I would have to disagree with having Karl as this year's theme for the Met Gala. Just stating the fact that he is a very negative man. The insults and shaming of women, of different sizes and builds is ridiculous. No man nor women should be celebrated for such behavior towards others. Those insults that were said towards those people were rude and unneeded , you never know how those people may felt after those comments and how it may have affected them or made them look at themselves. He had no right too make such comments and definitely shouldn't be chose as anything for his childish negative "opinions" judging is not okay in any type of shape or form.

D Sparks 1A

5/4/2023 10:10:41 am

Just because he is a negative man, his artwork and his legacy should be denied? Or is it another reason that y ´ all don ´ t agree with his work. People praised Kevin R. Samuels even though he said things along the lines of things Lagerfeld said. Kevin has made misogynistic, and fatphobic comments and many people supported how open he was.

Amalio Garcia

5/4/2023 12:47:11 pm

That ´ s how i exactly felt about this, negativity is never needed in a positive area, because it will cause everything to be negative. I also feel the same about how he has no word on how people should look or be like. Having a theme about someone who is too childish was a bad idea.

f Garnica

5/4/2023 09:33:45 am

i think that its a mistake, if people dont like him because of his actions do you think they are going to wear his merch after that?in my opinion no cause if i didnt like someone i wouldnt wear their stuff cause thats basically promoting them and their business getting them attraction when they arent even doing good for the community.

jkyla dawkins 1a

5/4/2023 09:40:56 am

lagerfeld being the met gala theme was a mistake. His actions aren't acceptable and people don't like him because he's racist and fatphobic.i dont think people should wear his stuff because its doing no good for the enviornment but him.

J. Sapateh 1A

5/4/2023 09:41:41 am

I honestly believe that they are making a mistake choosing him this year. It because he is causing problems with other modals on the internet that are not even doing nothing. The insults and body shaming towards other people can lead to serious problems depending on the person. These type of things could lead to suicide which is not good. He shouldn't be judging other people and should just keep his comments to himself.

tutt 2A

5/4/2023 10:41:30 am

I agree he has pushed the limit of body shaming models. On top of that you mentioned the thoughts that could possibly end with the models killing themselves.

Amalio Garcia 3A

5/4/2023 12:39:03 pm

You're absolutely right, there is no need to have someone who can´t keep their words to their mouth, and that can´t behave like a grown up. Those negative comments can lead to the model to have self doubt about themselves, causing them to perform bad in their job.

S Griffin 1 A

5/4/2023 09:47:06 am

In my opinion everyone has a unique body and some people like different bodies. Everyone's body is appealing in one way or another. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean someone else can't

J Givens 2A

5/4/2023 10:58:53 am

I agree with you, for many people around the world and even those in the same places as us, none of us are alike. we are all unique and beautiful in one way or another as you said. Also, the fact that he was once insecure about one of these things or another tells even more into why he shouldn’t be trying to down other people.

D Sparks 1A

5/4/2023 10:01:01 am

I have mixed opinions about this topic. I believe Lagerfeld´s legacy in the fashion industry is well sustained and undeniable, so his work should be praised. However, him as a whole should not be praised from the people that don´t agree with what he supports. I don´t believe someone´s legacy should be denied because of the ignorance they displayed throughout their career. Therefore, I´m not opposed to the idea of having him as the them because if you don´t support him just don´t go

zaliah s 2a

5/4/2023 10:43:40 am

i agree if you dont agree with him being the theme you should not be apart of it or even watch it if u disagree so bad met gala isnt about controversy of politics its about fashion and thats where his legacy is.

Nox (Katelyn) Sears 2A

5/4/2023 10:44:28 am

His designs were great and should be shown off. Him as a whole I agree. What he did was unacceptable, and very offensive to a lot of people. Making them not want to wear the designs. Are people who hate him going to wear it. No, but the people who just wear it and act like they own it. Makes it so much better.

C Valdez 6B

5/4/2023 11:02:18 am

Your right because if he was good at what he did then there's nothing wrong in making him the theme of the event for his work and not his person even though it will offend people. He's gone anyways so he won't be there. They aren't throwing a party for him either.

K Stern 5B

5/5/2023 09:00:34 am

Same, honestly I feel like he's super important in the fashion industry so I really don't know if having this years Met themed after him was a bad idea or not.

tutt 2A

5/4/2023 10:39:55 am

I think its controversial to have it based on him because you're throwing a big party that involves fashion design. Which means your inviting a bunch of different people from all over the world. Of course its going to be a problem when the man is discriminating a large amount of people that will be attending.

J. Kamtala 3A

5/4/2023 02:18:59 pm

Its kind of insulting celebrating a man who's offended your people in multiple ways and not seeing anything wrong with it. I think these things go a lot deeper than fashion. These are real people celebrating a man who's been going around doing what he wants because people want clothes.

M Aguilar 2A

5/4/2023 10:40:06 am

I think that they are making a mistake because someone making comments like that should not be the main theme of anything.Doing so is promoting and showing that its okay to say harmful things about people without punishment. In conclusion the MET is making a huge mistake by giving this guy attention.

J Givens 2A

5/4/2023 10:53:10 am

I agree, considering the fact that for a large number of people he has talked down on will be attending the MET, they shouldn’t have to hide or even feel a little ashamed for who they are just for an event that is supporting a man who doesn’t know beauty.

Nox (Katelyn) Sears 2A

5/4/2023 10:41:16 am

The MET isn't in the wrong for this, because he has great designs and they would be beautiful to display. One the other hand though, he wasn't a great guy. With all the racist and sexist comments. And especially towards women's body weight. People have their disagreements and own ways of thinking. Yes, it will offend a lot of people in different ways, but it's not about the person. It's about the design and how YOU display the artwork. Didn't Jared Leto literally dress up as a full on cat? It's your way to show off a design made by a terrible man. Me personally I wouldn't think about then person, I would find a design and wear it my way. Make it macth me and the theme.

C Valdez 6B

5/4/2023 11:09:57 am

The MET are fine in their decision because there's nothing wrong in using Lagerfeld's theme for the event. Even if Lagerfeld was a bad person they are only celebrating his work and not the person he was. I think it's okay to have Lagerfeld as the theme for this reason.

G Hernandez 3A

5/4/2023 02:03:51 pm

I agree, I don't think Met Gala is at fault here, as he is a great designer who made an impact on the fashion industry.

z foley 2a

5/4/2023 10:43:23 am

Im not sure about this man and the things he received for his actions or why he lived that way . There's people that are cruel just like him that'll like to celebrate for him as their theme , but same time why not celebrate positive things , I don't think he should be a theme especially because the racist things but people like what they like .

J Givens 2A

5/4/2023 10:48:08 am

In my opinion, I think the MET did choose him wrongfully. Meaning that they shouldn’t have chosen him at all, or should have looked at the point of views of everyone who would be attending or seeing the MET. I truly believe that their choice was wrong even more when thinking of all the other people who are famous, and who make clothes and actually think of and support everyones style of life and their appearance.

Jamien Pearl 2A

5/4/2023 11:53:20 am

I also agree and understand why people don't think you should be the theme and why they made a mistake with that choice.

C Valdez 6B

5/4/2023 10:48:33 am

I think they are making a mistake because if he was such a bad person. There's no reason to make Lagerfeld the theme of the event because they could have chosen a theme of a better person. Even though he was a rude person I think it's only okay to make him the theme of it if it's only for the design of his work.

zaliah s 2a

5/4/2023 10:51:48 am

as i don't support his comments or beliefs he is an fashion icon and it wouldn't be a bad idea for in to be the theme for this year as he's been a vet for 6 decades he was great fashion guru although he had terrible things to say about some situations

J blackmon 2A

5/4/2023 10:55:17 am

i think it is a mistake If MET doesn't want any problems going around then just don't have him as the theme.But if they can handle all the controversy and hate that comes with it and there decision making then MET can have him there.MET should change there standers to honoring someone for there work and for the type of person they are to reduce chances of something like this happening again.

A. Green 3A

5/4/2023 12:56:58 pm

The standards do need to change. You're right, if they think that they can handle the backlash then so be it. However people let celebrities get away with everything especially if they're white. They should really re-evaluate themselves.

I. Ortiz 7b

5/5/2023 12:52:42 pm

I agree with you, the MET is something that a lot of people look foward too every year. They should be more carefull when it comes to this type of thing because it could be really hurtful to others seeing as how someone like him can have such a big opportunity.

Shamarian Samuels

5/4/2023 11:08:20 am

I don't have a problem with him being the theme of the Met Gala he's a well known fashion designer and creative director. He has built himself a big legacy. Everyone has an opinion he's just bold enough to express. Even though the majority of the time the things he says hurt people's feelings or make them feel uncomfortable. It is what it is all that matters is what you think of yourself.

R. Aponte 2A link

5/4/2023 11:19:22 am

Everyone is entitled to have an opinion, but when he is being racist that's when it is not acceptable. He made it far and met his goals, but his actions are what mess that up. I don't think that he should be the theme of the MET Gala because of his poor choices.

I. Ortiz 7b

5/5/2023 12:47:54 pm

I strongly agree with you. Everyone can have their own opinion but we should all be carefull with what we say or do especially when we can hurt others feelings. Being rasict is unaceptable especially for a person like him who could have a big influence on younger audiance.

Jamien Pearl 2A

5/4/2023 11:52:29 am

i agree with his work not his comments

A. Hernandez 5B

5/4/2023 11:52:59 am

I agree, he should be recognized for his success. Lagerfeld is just expressing his opinions and has the right to do so. At the end of the day people shouldn't let somebody's thoughts get to them. If you're happy being the person you are, you shouldn't let somebody's opinion affect your happiness.

G Hernandez 3A

5/4/2023 01:12:46 pm

I completely agree with you. I think we should focus on the fact that he's a very well-known designer who made an impact in the fashion industry, which is what the Met Gala is for, the fashion. And we should put his opinions to the side.

D. Costilla 5B

5/5/2023 10:06:20 am

I disagree with you, I honestly do see it as a big thing. The Met Gala made a disgusting man a subject everyone should follow, which is pretty disgusting if you tell me. That man was a shitty person, no one should be talked about the way that man talked about women and others. Just because he had a big legacy doesn't mean anything if you are that shitty on the inside. It was pretty messed up that they MET made him as a theme this year.

R. Aponte 2A link

5/4/2023 11:16:41 am

I think that MET choosing Karl Lagerfeld was a mistake. Everyone is valid to have their own opinion, but there is a limit. There are many other people that deserve to be recognized, and someone to have that opportunity than him. He hit a milestone, but his actions makes the MET theme a mistake.

Heela A 7B

5/5/2023 12:52:21 pm

I would have to agree with what you said, I see where you're coming from.

E. Adame 2A

5/4/2023 11:31:32 am

It was a mistake had Lagerfeld as this years theme. Just because he is an iconic man in fashion doesn't mean you can skip over all the problematic things he's done. Such as comments like "If you don’t want your pants pulled about, don’t become a model! Join a nunnery, there’ll always be a place for you in the convent. They’re recruiting even!”. Something like that is something many people can take offense to even if they are not part of the community. At almost the end of the article something stuck out to me, saying "It’s easier for us to consume pretty things without reckoning with the horrible story behind them" and I think that could honestly be true, hence the reason of the theme for this years Met Gala. To hide the fact that he had done horrible things and make an event for him just because he was a fashion icon can show a loss or morals if there were any at all. It's a reminder to hold people accountable, not just skip over it because they're famous or not.

George A 5B

5/5/2023 09:56:36 am

I agree he should be held accountable for the things he has said in the past even if he's made great developments in the fashion industry.

A Giles 2A

5/4/2023 11:45:44 am

I believe that the Met had made a mistake about making the theme about Karl Lagerfeld. Just because he was a fashion icon does not mean we should ignore the things that he has done in the past. Fashion should be about showing off your work on any type of person. Fashion are clothes, so they should be able to be worn by anyone. Yes, he saved the Chanel brand, but he also saying and doing bad things behind the scenes that no one talks about and should be.

zaqualan williams 3A

5/4/2023 01:03:44 pm

I never looked at it that way that should be his true way of saying he is a legendary fashion designer by making clothes that everyone feels comfortable in and his ability to be able to change his style.

A. Hernandez 5B

5/4/2023 11:46:02 am

I think MET is making the right choice by making Lagerfeld this years theme. The comments that Lagerfeld has stated shouldn't affect him from being recognized for his fashion designs because he has the right to say whatever he wants. Lagerfeld comments are just his opinions on what he thinks, anyone is allowed to state their opinion. Lagerfeld should be able to be recognized for his fashion designs and his success.

Desiree Ware 3A

5/4/2023 12:42:15 pm

I agree, Karl has been in the fashion industry and has been doing really well for years now, his comments shouldn't affect him or his fashion designs.

Jamien Pearl 2A

5/4/2023 11:52:02 am

I don't necessarily think it's a mistake because the point of the theme is his work and not him as a person. Yes the comments he made and views are very unpopular and controversial but it shouldn't discredit his work.

R. Suarez

5/4/2023 12:28:55 pm

I agree with you I feel like the things he says shouldn't have anything to do with the clothing the models wear.

Desiree Ware 3A

5/4/2023 12:39:40 pm

I don't think it's a mistake either like I said the MET gala has known about Karl history now all of a sudden wanna switch up. They have been doing good with representing him as the theme why change now. Were representing his work not him as a person outside of the fashion industry.

zaqualan williams 3A

5/4/2023 12:58:38 pm

I totally agree because at the end of the day if you like what he stands for or not people are still going to want his work and he will continue to be paid.

J.Thomas 3a

5/4/2023 02:06:16 pm

While I do agree with this comment, what about how the media would spin it. Even if most people see it this way social media can change the narrative.

G. Castaneda 2A

5/4/2023 11:57:44 am

In my opinion, they should just disregard what he said and just focus on the fashion. Although the things that he said may be wrong, people spend their time watching the met gala for the fashion not the controversy. What he may have said is a whole other thing, they should just view the met for the fashion.

R.Suarez 3a

5/4/2023 12:27:53 pm

i agree with you people really watch just for the clothes.

J.Thomas 3a

5/4/2023 02:07:55 pm

This is true but what about the people that are easily pursued. That could play a big part.

C Jeffers 7B

5/5/2023 12:24:08 pm

yea they need to chil

R.Suarez 3a

5/4/2023 12:27:19 pm

In my opinion, they should just let the fashion and the clothing do all the talking. People who watch the met gala are watching for the pieces they are wearing and not too much on the back story. Met gala can have lots of controversy but at the same people dont really look into it as much as just seeing the outfits.

A. Green 3A

5/4/2023 12:27:53 pm

The Met Gala theme this year being based on Lagerfled is a mistake. It seems as if they did not do their research and just picked a "Fashion legend". The fact that he is, fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic sets a trend of, "you can do whatever you want with no consequences and still be considered a legend". This is a sad trend because these are the people that are supposed to be setting an example for our youth.

J. Kamtala 3A

5/4/2023 02:15:39 pm

I agree, he does these things because so many people rely on him for fashion that they ignore all the controversy and the horrible things this man has said and done. They care more about fashion than what's important. If they want a nice outfit so bad they can go to the other hundreds of designers anywhere else.

M.Santos7b

5/5/2023 12:18:57 pm

They should’ve realized the damage he brings in the fashion industry. Even if he has brought new designs and changed everything for the fashion industry. He shouldn’t be praised for his horrible actions.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

5/5/2023 01:42:51 am

You're so right, he's dead now but he lived a good life and died rich. He basically got away with all of it in my eyes and people like him will continue to get away with the same things he did if we don't talk about them. He's been dead for a few years and was made the theme for the met in the year 2023 because he's still seen as an amazing fashionable icon when he shouldn't be.

George A 5B

5/5/2023 09:54:35 am

I agree the youth look at these events and especially the theme of the event and see that this man makes these insensitive comments, that isn't a very good example to set.

D. Costilla 5B

5/5/2023 10:02:50 am

I agree with you. It's sad how they made him someone who people should represent, especially after all of the things he has done. I also agree that it's sad the example the Met Gala is showing to the youth because of this. I honestly lost some respect to them for doing this.

Amalio Garcia

5/4/2023 12:31:21 pm

I feel if they made a whole celebration because of him they should have made some research about him, to see if he has no drama. The people who are in for the event should just focus on the show and then they can later talk about it, there is no need to be negative on an event that many look up to. People should focus on his work rather than his actions, because thats what the event theme was about.

G. Castaneda 2A

5/4/2023 09:30:35 pm

His work and his mouth are two different things, he may have said what he said but people look at his work as a whole different thing. If people are so worried about what he said then how come he was chosen to be the theme, exactly he is viewed on his work. If it really was a problem then the whole met gala would've been canceled but it wasn't, people view his work rather then his mouth.

R. Beck 5B

5/5/2023 10:12:22 am

I agree because words are words thwey can be hurtful but you can't just have a complete shutdown over them. You have to be strong mentally in today's world. I think Karl is cool as long as he ain't saying nothing to me. I think they should just focus on his art and not what he does outside of it.

Desiree Ware 3A

5/4/2023 12:36:56 pm

Although Karl Lagerfeld is a huge inspiration when it comes to fashion events and designing, he makes racist comments and fat- phobic comments which makes me think the MET gala isn't making a mistake when not choosing him as the theme. The MET gala will receive a lot of negative feedback, from representing someone who has a negative demenor. On the other hand I do know that the MET gala has known Karl's history of making these inappropriate comments and still decided to work with him, so I'm like why the switch up all of a sudden, wasn't you just supporting him? It's a love and hate relationship between the MET gala and Karl.

eduardo maso2a

5/5/2023 01:11:18 pm

i agree one thing cant be denied and that is that his reputation is big, though making absurd comments such as his will only earn a bad rep

S Griffin 3A link

5/4/2023 12:52:13 pm

The Met Gala theme based on Lagerfeld has been a mistake. It sounds to me that they didn't research beforehand and just picked a "Fashion legend". It shows that he is just a fat phobic who is a racist person that doesn't set their mind to anything, thinking, "I can do whatever I want without gaining any consequences". Lagerfeld should be able to be recognized for the designs and his success.

Zaqualan Williams 3A

5/4/2023 12:55:57 pm

In my opinion I believe that there are more problems in this world than him just stating his opinion on how he feels everyone can think whatever they want.The MET gala knew what they were getting there selves into when they chose him to represent and if the choose someone like that to represent obviously they feel the same.Who is really the one to blame him saying people are fat or no plus sized models is just how he expresses his self do don't be surprised if there are no BBW on the run way.

G Hernandez 3A

5/4/2023 01:08:14 pm

I have no problem with this year's Met Gala theme. I think people care too much when it comes to their favorite celebrities and what they do. After all, we are human and entitled to our own opinions, even if the things Lagerfeld said were hurtful he still had the right to express his opinions.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

5/5/2023 01:26:56 am

I don't think it was about any celebrities that attended the met, it was about the people who chose the theme, who the theme was about, and why. Karl wasn't the only one entitled to his opinions which is why it was talked about. Also, Langerfeld didn't just say "hurtful" things, he made racist remarks and had a model do black and yellowface for a magazine. I think it makes sense for these things to be talked about especially in our time.

Zariya B. 1A

5/5/2023 11:35:49 am

I strongly disagree, just because you think something about a person, rather it's what they look like, what they are wearing, their race, their gender; you should just keep it to yourself. You should never talk about someone, you never know what a person is going through behind closed doors. I think he honestly should've kept his mouth shut. I think that your work, or art doesn't matter at all if all you've done was make people feel bad, and negative. He was a bad person overall. Forget his designs, what about his character?

R Arpero 7B

5/5/2023 12:16:27 pm

I disagree with your opinion because it was more about the theme not the celebirties.

Tindle. A 7B

5/5/2023 12:53:20 pm

You lost me at your first sentence, and continued to lose me when you said the whole "we are human and entlted to our own opinions" . Did you read that some where ? because im pretty sure I hear alot of racist say that same saying, or just hateful people in general. What you are saying in this little paragraph is that you believe people can spread hate, make racist remarkes as well as destroying peoples self image, and still be praised and honard. Got it.

J.Thomas 3a

5/4/2023 02:04:41 pm

In my opinion, I feel like since the Met gala is very popular. Choosing a theme that has bad publicity but an amazing outside image. I feel it isn't the smartest idea. The way the world is today, there's a very heavy opinion on things that represent anything negative. Then, with social media being such a big part of the world, you could lose a lot of consumers.

J. Kamtala 3A

5/4/2023 02:05:46 pm

The MET Gala is for sure making a mistake in making him this year's theme. There are many designers out there that are good people or at least less assholes. The controversy regarding Karl Lagerfeld is shouldn't be celebrated, whether he designs nice clothes or not. I think the MET Gala lost regular celebrities this year due to this.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

5/5/2023 01:08:35 am

I would say it was a mistake to make Lagerfeld the theme for the met. The guy was clearly horrible and there are so many other iconic people they could've chosen for the theme. I really enjoyed seeing certain celebrities show up in something pink knowing it was something Karl Lagerfeld would've hated.

eduardo maso2a

5/5/2023 01:10:01 pm

i agree i too would've chose somebody else's theme.

K Stern 5B

5/5/2023 08:56:14 am

To be honest I feel like every industry has someone problematic in it but they're still super important in the industry. So while he's super problematic I feel like paying homage to him at the Met wasn't a bad idea.

Makyia Lyons 5B link

5/5/2023 09:02:15 am

I don't think they should have made him the theme for MET because of all the racial comments he made, and bodyshaming people. All that is rude to say to someone in the professional state, like yeah I know he can have his own opinion, and he could say whatever he wants but it still doesn't make it right.

C Jeffers 7B

5/5/2023 12:23:04 pm

yea its dumb

Pina 7B

5/5/2023 01:43:06 pm

It really doesn’t make it right for someone high up to be making those kids of comments.

Alexis Pescina 5B

5/5/2023 09:06:50 am

I agree because people should have no right to shame other people because of their hate or appearance karl can be a bad person on what he did in the past but he can change like how many people can like Robert Downey, Jr.who had possession of cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and even an unloaded . 357 Magnum in 1996 but yet change to be a better person. now hes an famous actor.

George Arellano 5B

5/5/2023 09:52:39 am

I feel like making him the theme of the party was a mistake especially in the age we live in where everything has an effect.A lot of his comments were inappropriate, and just uncalled for. Admiring his work is one thing but making a whole celebrity party themed after him is a whole different ball game in my opinion.

R. Beck 5B

5/5/2023 10:06:15 am

I somewhat agree because in this time you can get in trouble for calling a biological man what they are and that's not their "pronouns". The world today has become real sensitive to words and with him being old school he's going to say what is on his mind. He doesn't care for the hate he may receive so I feel like the people that casted him wanted to say something but without backlash on their own names.

D. Costilla 5B

5/5/2023 10:00:22 am

Yes I do believe the met Gala made a big mistake in having Lagerfeld as this year's theme. In my opinion, it's honestly so wrong in so many ways that they made him this year's theme. Firstly, because who even wants to have to look up to a person with such an ugly mindset, no one. No one wants to be inspired by someone who has such a shitty personality what so ever. You can tell what kind of person he was by his childish and nasty behaviors and actions. I'm glad a lot of celebrities didn't follow the theme, because it was horrendous.

M Tomah 6B

5/5/2023 11:23:39 am

I agree with what you said, but separating the art from the artist can take you a long way. He may have been a horrible person, but that has nothing to do with his art.

Pina 7B

5/5/2023 01:39:48 pm

It is crazy how he has been racist and fat phobic to many models and other people in general.

R. Beck 5B

5/5/2023 10:02:42 am

Although he is stating his opinion he is using no filter and having no remorse. He is just stating that in his years of experience he knows what people like. But I think if you're so good at what you do you can make things look good on anybody and their body shape. I think casting him is problematic but he was picked because he's good at what he does, so if you fall in the category he's talking about and don't like it it's all up to you on if you would like to attend or not.

V Taylor 6b

5/5/2023 11:05:24 am

I have mixed feelings about him being the face of this years Met Gala. I disagree because because he discriminated a lot of women and people for their color. It doesn't matter how famous you are, doing that is wrong and it shouldnt be supported. But I think because of the Met Gala being all about fashion it does make sense that they chose to make him the theme this year.

R. Brown 7B

5/5/2023 12:19:57 pm

I can see where you're coming from. I also have complaints about Karl being the theme because of the things associated with him. At the same time, just going off of his work it makes since why they chose him i guess.

Tara D. Craig 6B

5/5/2023 11:13:03 am

I feel as if that is his opinion and perception on those people most rich people tend to feel entitled or having an upper hand and the met gala is full of skinny entitled palm colored people who feel that they are so much better than the next and probably agrees with his opinions and critics that's just the industry same how 3 people 2 colored one not arrived dressed as cats and were unrecognizable

K Jacinto 6b

5/5/2023 11:19:24 am

I agree with the article on why it was a mistake for the MET to make this guy the theme. In a way they are supporting him and his legacy. Which a guy like this who made such comments like those makes that whole organization look bad. If he is a person of much experience in the fashion industry he shouldn't be representing himself like that.

R Arpero 7B

5/5/2023 12:15:00 pm

I agree with you kevin because it was deffinitly a mistake for MET

Heela A 7B

5/5/2023 12:56:35 pm

I agree since he's expressing bad ideas

Tomah, M 6B

5/5/2023 11:21:45 am

In my opinion, MET isn't making a mistake of having Lagerfeld as the theme for this year. I think this because people should learn to separate the art from the artist. Lagerfeld may have said some outrageous things while he was still here, but that doesn't take away from his beautiful art he has left with us.

R. Brown 7B

5/5/2023 12:17:34 pm

yeah, you can separate the artist from their work, but when it's a person who has pretty much hated on many different groups it's worse. I myself as a black person can't appreciate the artists work due to the artist themselves.

Tindle. A 7B

5/5/2023 12:46:50 pm

Honestly, the whole "seperate the art from the artist" is just an ignorant saying people made up to be able to listen to their rapist and child predators music, without feeling shame. So off bat, your opinion is flawed.Secondly, just say you see no wrong in what he has said, because that is basically what you're saying. Or maybe... what he says dosen't affect you, because its not something about you. If he was saying hurtful things that you could relate to, you'd probably think a little different.

ireuna 6b

5/5/2023 11:24:26 am

The Met should have chosen someone different as their theme because aren't we trying to push away the non-idealistic beauty standards away from society. I think they should put more thought into what they are trying to show off. he's been a vet for 6 decades he was great fashion guru although he had terrible things to say about some situations he was scared to put out information because the way people was going to thing of them

Zariya B. 1A

5/5/2023 11:28:22 am

I think that they made a huge mistake making him the theme, and center of the Met Gala. He was a rude, and disgusting person, he belittled people, he was a racist. Like you can't get any worse than that. They should have at least based it off something meaningful. His work was good, but as a person he was awful.

R Arpero 7B

5/5/2023 12:13:46 pm

I believe that met choosing Karl Lagerfield was a mistake. Everyone is valid to have their own opinion, but there is a limit. There are many other people that deserve to be recognized, and someone to have that opportunity than him. He hit a milestone, but his actions makes the met theme a mistake.

R. Brown 7B

5/5/2023 12:14:46 pm

Making the theme of Karl Lagerfeld for the met gala is a disgusting decision. Having an event centered around a person that has said multiple things insulting various groups shows that you support that in a way. To an outsiders perspective it comes off as promoting these kind of things. Some might say you can separate the artist from their work, but in a case like this it's hard to.

C Jeffers 7B

5/5/2023 12:22:41 pm

leave the man alone.

Tindle. A 7B

5/5/2023 12:37:52 pm

Sad to say, but majority of these "fashion Icons" preferentially caucasian people, have many controversal things to say. I've heard some go as far as not wanting the minority to wear their designs, or saying that when we do, we bring the value of the design down. Many "Fashion Icons" are fatphobic as well. This is not new at all. From the beginning, women with a little meat have been labled as fat, and I mean they could literally be so far from it. Then again, this is coming from a MAN who clearly struggles with is own body image, and likes to degrade other women on their bodies, to make his self feel better. Its sick and he is sick as well, just another rich, bad spirited-bastard with fame. Do I agree with MET having him shine in such light ? absolutely not, but its just another example of having power, and being able to say and do whatever you want with hardly any consequences.

J. Hernandez 5B

5/5/2023 12:59:40 pm

This is another great opinion with great reasoning behind it. I say this because you're exactly right the fashion industry is very picky with who they let represent their product.

I. Ortiz 7b

5/5/2023 12:41:35 pm

In my opinion choosing him was a mistake. Not only has he been fat-fobic and racist but, with the power he has it easy for him to influence many people. As a person who looks foward to change in the world I do not want someone like him to have such a great opportnity, when hes made several hurtful comments towards other people's weight and race. The future is about encouraging everyone to show who they truly are and thanks to people like him, those people are scared to do so.

Riana Thomas 5b

5/5/2023 11:58:06 pm

Lagerfeld is so embarrassing and for him to be the THEME for Mat Gala was a terrible choice. If I was a part of the Mat Gala I would simply not attend. Why would I attend something that somebody has a terrible background on them

X. McDonald 7B

5/5/2023 12:42:54 pm

I think in society today he shouldn't because today everyone is super sensitive. I think the people who chose the style of the Met just like his sense of fashion and nothing to do with him as a person. Me personally I don't really see a problem with using his fashion as the theme because his fashion isn't the problem it is him.

J. Hernandez 5B

5/5/2023 12:56:00 pm

Yes, it's not about the fashion he's just a bad person.

R.Lynch 3a

5/5/2023 10:32:05 pm

It's not that people are being sensitive. There's a difference between being offended by a silly joke and being offended by offensive comments.

H. Ahmad 7B

5/5/2023 12:48:32 pm

I think the MET gala is making a mistake having him as the theme. Rather than the person, they could have themed it around the brands themselves ,however it would still be supporting him and his bad actions. Popular dosen't always mean good.

M Johnson 5B

5/5/2023 11:57:54 pm

I agree, the brand idea would have been safer than choosing a problematic designer as the theme. It's sort of a safer option.

J. Hernandez 5B

5/5/2023 12:55:05 pm

I think it's really up to them It's not about fashion, he's just a bad person deep down. He believes certain people aren't good enough. He likes body shame. He's also a racist, so it's not the fashion it's the man behind the fashion.

eduardomaso2a

5/5/2023 01:09:21 pm

if you dont like somnone why would you support them? i think its not a mistake. If they dont want to do his theme after his remarks then its a understandable reaction.

D.Dews7B

5/5/2023 01:14:26 pm

I feel like it was a good decision to drop dude, because models can come in any size. Unless you are too big you can't walk. Dude is wrong though, because curvy women are sexy.

G.Ojeh B6

5/5/2023 09:49:38 pm

I agree, since models can be of various size, I think the decision to drop the dude was a good one. You cannot walk unless you are overly large. But dude is mistaken because curvaceous ladies are attractive.

Pina 7B

5/5/2023 01:14:39 pm

The event organizer made a mistake in choosing Karl Lagerfled as the theme for the MET Gala. A person to be so high up in the industry and be able to influence people for the better, he ´ s doing quite the complete opposite. There have been many occasions in which he has been ¨ fat-phobic, racist, and misogynistic ¨ and we shouldn´t support someone who can say so many disrespectful things about people.

R.Lynch 3a

5/5/2023 10:30:22 pm

I agree. Major companies shouldn't be giving support to people who have said hurtful words.

Riana Thomas 5b

5/5/2023 11:47:48 pm

The Met Gala should've never supported this to begin with. Lagerfeld sounds like a bad person and energy is very terrible. I wouldn't want nobody with bad energy the theme of my occasion.

M Johnson 5B

5/5/2023 11:55:56 pm

I agree, it was a mistake to choose this theme. If this man had a history of these problems then they shouldn't have chosen him.

D Burris 5B

5/5/2023 08:34:43 pm

I feel that the Met gala chose this theme strictly based on Karl Lagerfeld’s work because he has such a big influence on the fashion industry. However, Karl's comments were inappropriate to say knowing you are a big influence on people. At the end of the day he was stating an opinion, and MET still decided to go on with the theme based on him.

J.Castillo 3A

5/5/2023 11:35:40 pm

His legacy does have a good impact but also a bad one, which mostly the problem is the way his comments were hateful and other communities did not like it.

G.Ojeh B6

5/5/2023 09:48:05 pm

Celebrities who chose out of attending this year's Met Gala, like Adele, would feel uncomfortable. He shouldn't condemn anyone and should first examine himself. He feels it's acceptable to comment on individuals he doesn't even know, which is "weird"

R.Lynch 3a

5/5/2023 10:29:26 pm

I believe that the MET is making a mistake in platforming an individual who has done hurtful things to specific groups of people. Giving people like this a platform to stand on will give them the sense that what they say will have no significance to anything.

J.Castillo 3A

5/5/2023 11:33:52 pm

Yes, it mentions that on his speech was hateful towards the other communities

J.Castillo

5/5/2023 10:39:43 pm

From what I read in the article, it mentions things about Lagerfeld that says he had a penchant for problematic quips that were fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic, making it sound like a bad person. It also says about how he had a hateful speech towards some communities which makes part of his legacy

J.Castillo 3A

5/5/2023 10:41:19 pm

Look bad because of the harmful things he said.

F. Maltos 3A

5/5/2023 10:54:20 pm

I believe that MET is making a mistake having Lagerfeld as this year’s theme because first of all who would support someone that body shames other women and is racist towards other. Even though Met gala is about the fashion industry but at the end of the day, every hurtful comment he made towards others just doesn’t look professional on his name for him to be this year Met Gala theme. For that reason, I believe that MET should’ve choose someone else that is professional and doesn’t critize other people, as this year theme.

Riana Thomas 5b

5/5/2023 11:14:46 pm

Making Largerfeld the Met Gala theme was not the smartest idea ever. He was body shaming, being problematic, and being racist to the most trending artist ever. Yes he is a good photographer, artist and a fashion designer that shouldn't matter. It's other well known people that don't make inappropriate comments about well known artists. Talking about the way somebody acts, the way they look, or even the way they do something can lower someones self esteem.

M Johnson 5B

5/5/2023 11:53:55 pm

I have no thought on this situation. I feel as though it was a mistake and that they shouldn't have did the theme if they knew about the problem it would have caused. It makes no sense that they knew all this stuff about this man just to pay tribute to him when most of his fashion is based on how problematic he is.

Sanchez 5b

5/6/2023 11:43:59 am

They see more his talent which makes them set aside his overall character and remarks

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