An underground activist group has plastered "Boycott the Bezos Met Gala" posters across New York City to protest Jeff Bezos's role in the event [1].

The campaign highlights a growing tension between the world's most affluent individuals and activists fighting wealth inequality and labor exploitation. By targeting the Met Gala, organizers aim to challenge the visibility and social prestige of the Amazon founder during one of the most photographed nights in fashion.

Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, serve as co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala [1]. The posters began appearing in mid-April 2026 [3], roughly two weeks before the event was scheduled for the first Monday of May [2].

Most of the posters were concentrated on the streets of Manhattan [1]. The activists said that Bezos and Amazon are linked to worker exploitation and systemic wealth inequality [1]. These claims form the basis of the call for a public boycott of the gala [1].

The 2026 Met Gala took place on May 4 [2]. The campaign sought to disrupt the glamour of the evening by bringing attention to the labor conditions associated with the wealth of the event's sponsors.

Organizers of the boycott have not released a formal statement regarding the total number of posters deployed. However, the campaign targeted high-traffic areas in New York City to ensure maximum visibility for their message against the co-chairs [1].

“"Boycott the Bezos Met Gala"”

This movement reflects a shift in protest tactics, where activists target high-profile cultural events to leverage the global media attention surrounding the Met Gala. By linking the luxury of the gala to the labor practices of Amazon, the campaign attempts to transform a fashion event into a referendum on corporate ethics and income disparity.