Overview
- The Met has designated Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as primary donors for the 2026 Met Gala, with Saint Laurent and Condé Nast listed as secondary backers.
- Anna Wintour, who retains global oversight after stepping down as Vogue U.S. editor, endorsed Sánchez Bezos’s involvement in a CNN interview in Doha.
- The announcement has prompted sustained social-media criticism focused on billionaire influence over cultural institutions and spending priorities.
- Next year’s event supports the Met’s 'Costume Art' exhibition, which runs May 10, 2026 to Jan. 10, 2027, with the gala scheduled for May 4, 2026.
- The Met said a gallery will be named for Condé Nast’s late founder in recognition of an undisclosed donation from the company, drawing commentary in light of recent layoffs at the publisher.