Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue, has been criticized by some in the publishing industry for her continued dominance over the magazine and culture. Observers believe that she may be being positioned at the kids' table at this year's Met Ball, which could signal a shift for Malle, who rose from social media editor to head of V.com. Winour, who has previously held dual roles as Vogue's editor and global editorial director, is seen as maintaining the Met Ball's prestige and using her position as gatekeeper of the ball to cement her place in the fashion industry. Despite Vogue’s resources being used to enhance the gala's reputation, she seems intent to keep the galmééé's glow on herself rather than anoint Malle.