Anna Wintour unveils Karl Lagerfeld exhibition ahead of Met Gala: His work "deserves celebration"

Anna Wintour and Met Museum Costume Institute curator-in-charge Andrew Bolton gave CBS News a sneak peek of the exhibition that will be celebrated at Monday's Met Gala.
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[@rebecca8958]

I love that Andrew was highlighted so much in this as well. He truly is the best at curating exhibitions!

[@elana137]

That Gia Gunn eyelash 😂

[@sidviscus]

Gale: You should wear that one, Anna. Anna: I have.

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

What’s wrong with Gayle’s left eye??? Almost shut. Maybe stop with the heavy false eye lashes.

[@marymagdalene3004]

I wish I could have enjoyed this more. Hard to do with Gayle King as the host who was not up to the job. Very regional TV personality who is there because of her "friend" Oprah.

[@xanderdesignshop]

I agree , she is messy, in both style AND demeanor.

[@23Echeo]

Uh huh! How was she not up for the job since it's her job to interview ppl 🙄🙄🙄 seems like people in general enjoyed this except a small small small minority! 😂

[@bikerandspice3706]

Excellent interview by Gayle. If you want to know more about Anna from someone that worked with her for decades- read Andre Leon Talley's book that he narrated for Audible shortly before he died. Explosive, Candid, Revealing and VERY critical of her. Karl NEVER ever agreed to any suggestion of exhibitions of his work.....

[@MrMdiaz84]

I love the way Anna put it, Karl was a genius and although he said some outrageous things, his work should still be celebrated!!

[@stefaniecolonius4780]

This was a great interview. Thanks.

[@kennethsulleza4282]

Gale should have her own talk show.

[@joklip7928]

maybe use the met gala money to buy clothes for people living in shelters THAT would be important work not sponsoring some random exhibit of other wildly expensive garments. These people really think this display is important....to who? for what? get a CLUE!

[@butterflybeams5836]

Great comment. So much money spent on vanity projects for the ultra wealthy.

[@ramonawhisenant2045]

My word -- WIG WIG WIG

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I wonder how they chose what would be in the exhibit and what would be available to wear on the red carpet?

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

LONG LIVE KARL LAGERFELD

[@fintinryan7678]

The things he said he believed. That’s why he said it. Karl was an amazing mind, stop trying to dilute him for people who will always be offended.

[@angelb1007]

GAIL looks PHENOMENAL! OMG!❤

[@user-eh8yz6ko3t]

Baby got back and thighs

[@jonaswunderkind4580]

Adele was fat, so.. what? 🤷‍♂️ How is saying it "fatphobic"?

[@marmaxla3075]

This was an explosion 💥 👏🏽 More of this please ! 💕🤌🏽

[@ryanscottlogan8459]

That guys wig is hysterical!

[@ineronclairvoyant5829]

ANNA WINTOUR

[@johnalbert5187]

It's terrible watching state affiliated media grand poobah Gayle King disparaging another icon

[@ChevyChafes]

In regards to Karl’s problematic comments, the answer is they simply don’t care lol. And probably share a lot of the same opinions

[@creativemindplay]

Notice Anna's oblique seating position.

[@benjamin_william_farzad]

Amazing ceremony amazing choreography amazing pageant

[@eddieg6436]

Excellent interview. Karl, and Anna epitomize sophisticated glamour, and poise. I find it interesting that this show aired the interview, as 99.5% of the American public CAN’T RELATE to anything Karl, or Anna would discuss. ……what a commentary on today’s America. 🙄

[@stanleycoleman]

“And they all act like they’re curing cancer or something.” - Andy Sachs

[@kennyhanlon3487]

Anna true professional at all levels amazing we all have issues but WOW delivers and Andrew is amazing as his husband

[@liatkan]

why put background music?

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

LONG LIVE CBS MORNINGS

[@KitKat8700-h9o]

Love Gayle!

[@parameswarar2]

What happened to Gayle's left eye?

[@salescondoperry]

So informative

[@yul498]

Andrew Bolton told in one of his interview - i work in museum to save ideas for your great garment. Don't be worry to use all that you see in hysterical costumes for your present life. I fall in love then.

[@TALKTRUTHJAMAICA]

Anna was uncomfortable.. and Gayle asked the right questions.... she couldn't even look her in the face when answering. also looking at Micheal for support lol, GREAT JOB ms.king

[@karlek67]

Anna is very busy and gayle is boring

[@tomvalveede6808]

BFM WHAT? Did you really expect to see some sort of confrontation? Anna is a very calm and collected lady, that wouldn't be her style. And what good is smearing him after he is Dead? Who benefitted from that line of questioning?? Cheap shots! 🤮🤮🤮🍑

[@TALKTRUTHJAMAICA]

@@karlek67 another bush licker! She said her phones on silent be quite

[@xanderdesignshop]

@@tomvalveede6808 Agreed! What good is it to question this man, long after he is gone. He said what he said, and his genius will forever be acknowledged as a master of his field. Miss King seemed to think she was there to "ask the hard questions" , no girl, this is a fundraiser and a celebration, you will not rain on this man's parade.

[@tomvalveede6808]

@@xanderdesignshop Thank you for your reply! ♥️

[@quim3071]

The way she handled the very well question regarding racism and me too movement, and made it sound "ok" tells you everything.

[@ineronclairvoyant5829]

🕶️🧸🕶️

[@BerlinSummerDays]

karl was European…not American diffrent way of speaking

[@ticiao]

I hope that next year met gala is André Leon Talley.

[@fomoerectus4248]

Harold Kota should have gotten the Job over Andy. Bill Lieberman was the real genius at the MET.

[@jomelfigueroa5209]

AFV Intro Season 34 Met Gala Golf Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour Golf 0:01

[@alexandrumarica5626]

Karl has to be celebrated and so do all people who really did something truly amazing and unique during their lives. We as his admirers are waiting for this; he is a RICH source of inspiration and knowledge for design and also as a way of living. That is what we want and thank you! If anyone does not want his celebration, then they should produce something better than Karl, and show it to us. If not, to keep quiet now, because he is finished anyway. What do critics expect now?! To cut off Karl's achievements and us to stick to their voice of reason?! Nope, thank you. Now only his creation stays. If critics had something to say, they already said that, and now it's over - we don't want to listen to that. We want to see and listen to Karl now. People like Karl are born once in oceans of time - probably even lesser than that. In fact, there's no one like him that I heard of. He has to be celebrated many many many times. P.S.: Even Anna is no stranger to critics of all sorts. What critics want, holly people? Even holly people aren't good enough for all the world to agree.

[@emmaouyang2400]

sooo funny , the interview questions they had were basically a roast against the expo : 1/ why you decide to do an expo around a designer who had fat shamed people or being misogyny or had controversial comments... 2/ aren't people saying the met gala are just Anna's party ? 3/ how do you handle the guest list ? etc etc lol those questions are not targeting to embellish the expo, but throw those controversial facts at their face to see how they respond, hhhh

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

OWN iNspiers 🕺🏾

[@kimbone4546]

Karl; pushing the buttons❤

[@scitecteach]

With all of the beautiful work & tribute to the work we can depend on Gale King to focus on the negative. Didn’t she hear this is a tribute to his work not his biography!

[@benjamin_william_farzad]

Models perfect i wanna joining and following

[@Whitedove6]

This is so Beautiful 🤩

[@KristinaMarie463]

I don't know. 😮Is it me, or does the 2023 Met Gala seem like an unorganized hot mess; like everyone is getting rushed up and out?

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

💜

[@brvndxxxn]

Fabulous

[@lilgobbledygook9462]

Got to say, given all the props that they could have gotten from his amazing catwalks, and how much money the MET gets, this is a very bland basic curation.

[@jaytrumpwins5739]

LONG LIVE VOGUE

[@lesaamoore]

Such poor taste. “Karl was a complicated man” is Wintour’s answer to an abusive man in the industry that she’s bffs with. Seeing that she has worked with and elevated all the abusers, it’s unacceptable that her answer is to brush it off. Disgusting. Shame on Wintour.

[@lesaamoore]

@@ainthatsomeshit She has had a lot of practice shielding, and running cover for, abusers. There is still a lot of money to be made for her off their friendship, it appears.

[@lesaamoore]

@@ainthatsomeshit nah, it’s a grift. You are correct.

[@NS-xt5wv]

Gayle shouldn’t have asked these provocative questions about Karl, it’s not up to Anna or Andrew to comment on them. Karl’s personality isn’t their responsibility. He was a prominent figure in fashion with a profound impact on it, and that’s what the theme is about. It just created an awkward tension, but Anna’s response was extremely diplomatic.

[@creativemindplay]

Good journalism asks tough questions.

[@LoopylilLuka]

She’s an interviewer, she’s supposed to ask the important questions. Many people have wondered the same things that she is asking.

[@tabathaogost4982]

What? What do you think she's there for, to have tea? No, this is an interview.

[@egb8728]

Those questions were expected as they should've been.

[@23Echeo]

So Gayle is not supposed to ask these tough questions? What's wrong w you? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@CatherineSTodd]

Honoring Karl Lagerfield is the last time I ever watch a "Met Ball." Ignore what a horrible human being he was because he was "contradictory?" Ann Wintour needs to retire. Or be retired.

[@bxlis]

Questions were so boring

[@ginogennaroalonso1067]

ANNA WINTOUR THE MATHER OF POUPPETE THE CAT OF KARL LAGERFELD. 2023. 🐈👀👌

[@jorshaw86]

This is my worst nightmare

[@yasmincandy7926]

I love her flower dress and the angel like dresses in the exhibit! Those from this interview are my favorite other than the flowers dress that was dazzling! Karla Lagerfield I wish I could go see his work but that what books are for and I must get one!

[@coolman102490]

It’s all about relevance with the guest list.

[@deginara776]

Anna Wintour is such a beautiful, elegant, talented and strong woman! She should meet Jeff Bezos! ❤

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

Is Andrew Bolton married to Thom Browne?

[@lajuan4306]

Oh it got messy. Lol

[@ktfaye]

So because he made some pretty clothes we are apparently also supposed to forget that Karl Lagerfeld was a terrible human being who, instead of using his position to lift people up, always preferred to choose cruelty to others.

[@cynthiajones4332]

Millions for costumes, furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28

[@NC-qc7wd]

BLA, BLA, BLA,BLA, BLA,BLA, BLA!

[@gerigeans]

Gale is too much 😢

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

That's rich , anna. After you allows that B to destroyed Ms. Monroe's dress.

[@MrSebboxxx]

Does the devil really wear Chanel?

[@stevebracken225]

Haughty elitists, how boring

[@richardherrell4770]

Bolton's fake hair is terrible.

[@gebiss1]

i love gale lol

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I’m sorry but this years gala should have been dedicated to the great Ms. Westwood. Her creations were much more interesting and thought provoking.

[@Trekki200]

She's barely been dead 5 month. How long do you think those exhibitions and the gala are worked on? And she also had a pretty big footprint in the Punk exhibition in 2013, which may have actually been the nicer tribute since she was alive to see it

[@McRambleOn]

Yea, they kind of need time to go through the entire archives of a designer…

[@xanderdesignshop]

There is always next year.....(wink!)

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@Trekki200 I’m very aware of that. She’s the better designer is all I’m saying.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@McRambleOn Yes I know. She’s the better choice.

[@recherche4528]

This event has gone from classy to trashy. Teyana Taylor brought Chik-Fil-A to the dinner.

[@gemcan54]

DISGUSTING DISPLAY OF EXCESS WHILE CHILD AND DRUG TRAFFICKING ARE TAKING PLACE WITHIN BLOCKS.

[@LittleItos]

Im fed up with the me too movement and BLM

[@McRambleOn]

Gayle- I think your lashes are too big, or is ur Botox botched & affecting your muscles… I’m concerned you can’t open ur eyelids… Maybe just get a little more sleep? Or try some smaller lashes?

[@MS-cl5lz]

He said things for SHOCK ?!? He meant what he said for sure

[@thetoughgroup]

100% without question, lol.

[@KarinMichelle]

I love how Anna Gracefully handled a serious question about his criticism on what he's said on certain topics. Bringing the focus back around to his impact he had on fashion & not really him as a person

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

The powerful always know how to revise history. It’s what they do best

[@donp6441]

@@asktheglutenfreechef3072 It seems that the young - specifically of today - and the ideological Woke, have a better grasp on rewriting and erasing history then the "powerful". Narrative over facts!!

[@marioc63]

Ignore and obfuscate.

[@Tatti2202]

So basically the Karjenners will never be uninvited because the main objective of the met gala is just to make money so it doesn’t matter if you have no fashion sense or miss the memo on the theme as long as you have plenty of cash to donate. Karl lagerfield is a pretty difficult theme to mess up

[@tabathaogost4982]

Yes, it's a fundraiser.

[@McRambleOn]

I thought Kim was left off the guest list this year?

[@tp6945]

@@tabathaogost4982 yea with the intention of being a fashion event

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

Exactly - it was a Society event that Anna Wintour has pimped out to the lowest common denominator(s;) the event has become nothing more than a joke.

[@celestialnubian]

"no fashion sense"? Gurl bye.

[@Jordankjfruykvkjruyk]

"okay I will proceed" - Hahahaha took me out. 😂😂😂

[@Avievan91]

Anna Wintour literally reminds me of the Hansel & Gretal witch. Scary

[@matthewona]

Gayle needs to fix her left eyelash. It seems a bit off

[@xanderdesignshop]

It's her....not just her lash

[@sharronjones1017]

Can y’all tell Anna that the Kardashians moment was over 10 years ago!

[@sijoka2008]

Agree.

[@sharaswitala6296]

Agree

[@mustafaroslan7816]

I want someone to do a 9 hour long interview of Anna with memories of her with the greats: Armani, Lagerfeld, Versace, Valentino, Ferre, Gaultier, Herrera, Lauren, Yves, Ford, Lacroix, Alaia, McQueen, Rei, Westwood.... Can you imagine the experience she has!!!!

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

I agree! I’ve done coverage of Anna several times and listening to her talk about the fashion industry is quite fascinating! I definitely can imagine the wealth of knowledge and stellar experiences she will one day share.

[@freddiegrace3770]

She is a horrible person! She tossed André Leon Talley out the door without a cushion because she was just tired of him. She treats everyone like that. She could have and should have dedicated that evening to him, or honored him in some way!

[@RideOnTime1]

​@@freddiegrace3770o

[@TheFever77]

Gayle is so messy. Why they chose to give her exclusive access is beyond me. So typical of her.

[@elgallito8252]

Sorry, but it was an awful display of questions made by Gayle. There are many ways to form a question to get your point across.

[@FluteCheerios]

What exactly was awful in her display of questions?

[@sherylbeamer7189]

Loved this until gayle needed to bring up things that this exhibit doesn’t represent, how bout we focus on what Karl Lagerfeld was genius at.

[@dimplesforlife.]

Nice interview. Fix those eyelashes Gail😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@byronheath2800]

OMG! I said the same thing about those lashes.

[@Howie241]

If your insecure why watch? Most fashion designers and people in the arts and design felid in general are “homosexual” so your out of options! Most clothes that women or even men wear a designed by the “homosexuals” who started the trends and trickled down to the fast fashion shows! It’s a celebration of a persons talent and hard work!

[@edbangor9163]

The fact that the film/fashion industry can "separate the art from the artist" when it's convenient for them but regularly registered to do the same if the subject is on the other side of the aisle is... hypocritical at best. Hollywood ignores problematic people like Lagerfeld and Ezra Miller, indicating that all that matters is lip service to a cause. It's pathetic.

[@joshuagraham967]

There's nothing wrong with Karl

[@tomvalveede6808]

Bunch of American busybodies!

[@kittykitty435]

It's a year already? Isn't this where a kardashian ruined Marilyn Monroe iconic dress? That really upset me!

[@jlasf]

See my comment above. It was an ill-conceived idea to begin with.

[@RichmondSajini]

What a beautifully produced segment. Please highlight the producer details in the description box so we can give them kudos on other social platforms as well. 🙌🏾

[@criprecords175]

AIDS

[@karlek67]

It’s amazing to see the artwork of passion. It’s amazing how women’s clothes elevate our culture. Plus the are so beautiful. Thank you for posting this interview.

[@tammyjackson5927]

The clothes are rediculous

[@DebSherr]

I'm surprised that there was no mention of the beautiful Barbie dolls designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

[@andyroo9381]

That's a piece of information I never knew!!! When was this? Was he the only designer who designed for Barbie? Very interesting factoid.

[@Trekki200]

​@@andyroo9381there are so many Barbie collabs😅 they have almost one a year I think (not always with super big name designers). Moschino did a Collab a few years ago which was a little special because they did a barbie inspired collection and some of it was made as actual barbie clothing (as opposed to just dressing barbie like others did). But basically if you take any big name designer from the mid 70s until today, chances are they dressed barbie at one point 😅 It's actually really interesting because it just demonstrates the absolute power barbie has on pop culture and has had for decades 😅

[@DebSherr]

@Andy Roo 2017 was the last time he designed for Barbie. ' The Look ' is the series, and two dolls were his final contributions. Many famous designers have been designers for Barbie.

[@DebSherr]

@Trekki200 You're right. Barbie turned 64 this year and still remains among the top ten best sellers for decades. She definitely inspired females to become more independent and know that they can be anything a male can be. Many designers, including Bob Mackie, Trina Turk, and so many more, have dressed the little icon.

[@stumpali]

Is it me or is Gayle a little unprofessional

[@nicholasscales4446]

In my opinion, the Gala should’ve not only highlighted Karl, but also Vivienne Westwood and Thierry Mugler. All 3 of them changed fashion for better, and should be given equal shine

[@lalc2883]

He died 4 years ago. They died a few months ago.... They still have to prepare an exhibition. Mugler had his own exhibition already that was great though.

[@diaryofafreebitch]

Why not do each of their own? They’re all way too big of designers to be thrown together, and furthermore they all have their own unique styles. It’s just not done that way because it doesn’t make sense.

[@TheCBKgirl]

Too bad because right now its about Karl. Get over it.

[@egb8728]

Mugler exhibition is at the Brooklyn Museum through May 7th.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

oh a met gala about Vivienne Westwood would be a blast :)

[@blasphemertheseventh]

I loved Karl Lagerfeld's "Brown Shirt" collection.

[@jodievukmir3187]

It was a classy beautiful gala this year

[@patriciainportland5567]

Gayle really nailed this interview. An excellent interviewer!

[@VenusEvan_1885]

She learns a lot from Oprah, and she kinda copies her, especially when she asks Why? Oprah does that too

[@gened244]

And her wig was impeccable! And dress perfection.

[@32446]

Are you kidding. The woman is inane. Topped off by the childish sound effects.

[@the_resourceful]

Karl Karl Karl