Did Jeff Bezos Just Buy the Met Gala?

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have stepped in as the lead sponsors of the 2026 Met Gala, instantly turning fashion’s biggest night into a conversation about wealth, power, and cultural influence.

Their seven-figure contribution places them at the center of the event’s decision-making ecosystem, an arena traditionally shaped by legacy fashion houses and the Met’s own institutional curators.

Their involvement arrives during a pivotal transition year for the Gala, with Vogue’s newly appointed editor-in-chief Chloe Malle overseeing the event for the first time after Anna Wintour’s 37-year reign.

The announcement has ignited intense social media debate, as fans question whether billionaire influence could overshadow creativity, exclusivity, and the artistic integrity of the Costume Institute.

Concerns range from donor-driven guest lists to whether fashion risks becoming secondary to optics and celebrity proximity.

The 2026 theme “Costume Art,” centered on the human body, has itself become a topic of speculation, with critics wondering if the exhibition might be shaped by the couple’s rising cultural footprint.