Overview

• Jack Schlossberg declared he will boycott the 2025 Met Gala, citing global and domestic crises as reasons to avoid such an event.
• He criticized Vogue for not addressing political issues, stating, 'Fashion is political—so then why is Vogue so quiet?'
• Schlossberg called on others to join his boycott, leveraging social media to amplify his message.
• Instead of attending the gala, he announced plans to launch his own live news program, describing it as an alternative platform for information.
• The Met Gala, a major fundraiser for the Costume Institute, raised approximately $26 million in 2024, but its celebrity-driven nature has drawn both acclaim and criticism.