Colombian Brand Accuses the Met Gala of Plagiarizing Its Embroidered Designs
Colombian Brand Accuses the Met Gala of Plagiarizing Its Embroidered Designs
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Colombian Brand Accuses the Met Gala of Plagiarizing Its Embroidered Designs
The Colombian brand Amarpo accuses Met Gala of plagiarism regarding its designs on the napkins used during the event’s dinner.
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.