"This year's theme, 'Costume Art,' with a dress code of 'Fashion Is Art,' invited A-list attendees to treat the human body as a canvas as their sartorial interpretations landed with varying degrees of success."
"While the gala doubles as a major fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute, this year's event featured an unusually politically charged undercurrent with the inclusion of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos as honorary co-chairs."
"Prior to the gala, protests erupted around NYC including a 'Ball Without Billionaires' rally that featured Abbott Elementary favorite Lisa Ann Walter speaking to the crowd."
The 2026 Met Gala showcased the theme 'Costume Art' with a dress code of 'Fashion Is Art.' A-list attendees interpreted the theme with varying success. Anna Wintour led the event alongside co-chairs including Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman. The gala served as a fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute but was marked by political tensions due to Jeff Bezos and his wife being honorary co-chairs. Protests occurred in NYC, with notable figures voicing opposition to the event, while some celebrities chose not to attend.
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