The Met Gala, hosted by Anna Wintour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, raised millions for the museum's Costume Institute. This year's event featured celebrities like Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Heidi Klum, with a dress code of "Fashion is Art." Beyoncé and Kidman brought their daughters for the first time, while Klum dressed as a stone statue. The gala opened the "Costume Art" exhibition and was co-sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, drawing protests over Bezos's involvement.
The Met Gala is a major fundraising event that provides the annual budget for the Costume Institute, now named after Anna Wintour. Its blend of celebrity, fashion, and art generates significant media attention and donations, underscoring the intersection of high fashion and museum patronage. The inclusion of Bezos as a sponsor highlights ongoing debates about wealth and influence in the art world.