Saying No to the Met Gala: Naomi Campbell and LeBron James Drop Out Unexpectedly
Model A Refuses Boundaries: Naomi Campbell, LeBron James Uncensored - Stars Naomi Campbell and LeBron James Have Canceled Their Participation
In a shocking turn of events, just hours before the Met Gala's grand debut, stars like Naomi Campbell and LeBron James have decided to ditch this year's event.
LeBron James, the charismatic 40-year-old basketball player, was all set to make his Met Gala debut this year. To add to the excitement, James, alongside Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and others, is an honorary co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala, themed as "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
Pain in the Knee Forces James Out
In a unfortunate turn of events, James revealed via Twitter on Monday that he won't be attending the Met Gala due to a pesky knee injury from the end of the season. His queen, Savannah James, will continue to dazzle at the event.
James picked up a left knee sprain in an intense game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in late April.
Naomi Campbell's Mysterious Absence
The vibrant and vivacious supermodel, Naomi Campbell, will also miss this year's fashion extravaganza. She announced her sudden decision on Instagram, making no mention of the reasons behind it.
Campbell, who's been rumored to have a long-standing feud with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, praised the theme of the Met Gala for showcasing black dandyism's impact on fashion and its role as a platform for blacks to express themselves. However, she stayed silent about the reasons for her absence. It's worth noting that certain media outlets have speculated that Wintour had asked Campbell to step back from the event [3].
The most anticipated night in the fashion world takes place tonight, May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. This year's event, also known as the fashion Oscars, celebrates menswear and the color black. The new exhibition will display clothing, paintings, and photographs that highlight black dandyism from the 1800s to present day, inspired by Monica L. Miller's book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
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[1] Met Gala: Naomi Campbell reportedly drops out over Anna Wintour feud - BBC News (bbc.com)[2] Naomi Campbell Skips Met Gala Amid Feud with Anna Wintour? | Footwear News (footwearnews.com)[3] Is there a feud between Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour? - Insider (insider.com)
- Even with the theme of the Met Gala honoring "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," both LeBron James and Naomi Campbell will be absent from the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In a tweet on Monday, LeBron James expressed his regret at having to miss the Met Gala, citing a knee injury sustained from the NBA season as the reason for his absence.
- Despite rumors of a feud with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell chose to remain silent about the reasons behind her dropout from the Met Gala.
- This year's Costume Institute Gala in New York City will proceed with an array of stars in attendance, including Pharrell Williams, while Lebron James and Naomi Campbell of Los Angeles Lakers and fashion world fame will be spectators outside the gala.
