On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss the reality-inflected elements of the new film, which finds Priestly and her team chasing clicks and catering to the whims of billionaires who might solve Runway's financial woes.
The Met Gala is, first and foremost, a spectacle, and who better to show off than the Canadian actor who played America's most eligible bachelor? Given that breakout star of Love Story Paul Anthony Kelly practically oozes leading man charm, Jonathan Anderson's fantastical Dior is a perfect pick; The deep burgundy velvet tailcoat - Kelly told GQ he was going for 'Clark Gable meets Dracula' - is a show-stealer, and the color-coded accessories (including a slinky retro Vacheron Constantin) are exceptional.
A small but rollicking protest against Jeff Bezos, who co-chaired this year's Met Gala, unfolded blocks from the museum while celebrities filed into the event last night. On Sunday, a series of projections condemning Amazon lit up the billionaire's Madison Square Park luxury residence.
"It's such an exercise in triviality and an ostentatious display of wealth and power at a time when so many Americans are under serious, serious threat," Jay W. Walker, the event's emcee, told Hyperallergic.
Theroux's character, Benji Barnes, is depicted as an overly tanned tech billionaire who is dating Emily after divorcing his wealthy wife, Sasha Barnes. His character's ambition to buy Vogue for his girlfriend adds a layer of intrigue to the film.
Miles Chamley-Watson reflects on his unexpected presence at the Met Gala, stating, 'I was like: 'Wow, what am I doing here?' It was wild... I was probably the one person at the table where everyone was like: 'Who the hell is this blonde, 6ft 5in guy that fences?''
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 with the mission of bringing art, culture, and education to the American public. In the over 150 years since, the Met has steadily grown into one of the world's most influential museums.
I love fashion so much that I knew that this is where I wanted to invest my time. My goal was never to look classic or timeless, because I think that's boring. I just wanted to hopefully create some things that felt different. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea and I understand that.
Six million dollars can buy a lot of things, but they do not guarantee a place in the pantheon of immortality. The amount, give or take a cent, is what Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have ponied up as star sponsors of the next glitzy gala organized by the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of New York, to be held on the first Monday of May 2026.
Executives from , Panera and Digitas, plus creator Nicky Campbell will take the Advertising Week stage on Oct. 9 for the "Leveraging Moments to Create Moments" panel. The group will share the strategy behind Variety's partnership with Panera, as the two worked to create an organic, influencer-driven campaign promoting the restaurant chain's new Croissant Toast Sandwich and limited-edition Croissant Clutch. The campaign was tied to fashion's biggest night of the year: the Met Gala, which was held in May.
