# Lauren Bezos’ Met Gala nod to scandal painting draws criticism 2026-08-13T03:08:47+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Lauren Sanchez Bezos, wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, attended the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Schiaparelli gown inspired by John Singer Sargent's painting 'Portrait of Madame X'. The original artwork, which debuted in 1884, was panned for depicting Virginie Gautreau, a social climber known for her alleged affairs. Critics say Bezos' choice of inspiration drew parallels to her own troubled public image and her husband's business controversies. Times Now reports that the look, described as 'boring' and 'tone deaf', was further criticised as insensitive amid growing protests by Amazon workers. The outlet notes that Bezos' identification with the painting's rejection by high society highlights a 'tone deaf' self-commentary given her immense wealth. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: fashion, John Singer Sargent, Lauren Bezos, Met Gala, Schiaparelli Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/lauren-bezos-met-gala-nod-to-scandal-painting-draws-criticism/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/lauren-bezos-met-gala-nod-to-scandal-painting-draws-criticism/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.