The accusation was made by designer Ana Maria Restrepo Gutierrez, founder of the brand, who stated that in 2025, she had been contacted to develop embroidered napkins for the gala. According to the company, they spent several months working on samples and handcrafted details inspired by the event’s concept, but they never received payment or signed a formal contract.
This is why I always felt the Devil Wears Prada blue sweater speech was a load of bullshit. Leaders in fashion problaby tell themselves they’re shaping culture but they’re more like leeches on the ass of society. The fashion industry REGULARLY steals styles, trends, and culture from the general population and converts it into something cheap and disposable while profiting off it. The fashion industry (especially high fashion) is nothing but a money suck that thrives on slave like labor while actively polluting the planet under the guise of sophistication, individuality, and quality.
