How the Met Gala Transformed Into the Tacky ‘Bezos Ball’

The Met Gala has been cheapened by the mark of Jeff Bezos and a general decline in Hollywood's creative output

Variety
“Everybody is saying how on earth could she make a designer gown look like Temu or SHEIN? You can have all the money in the world and you can still look like a two bit fascist!” #METGALA #LaurenSanchez
The People’s Met: How Protest Movements Clawed Back Jeff Bezos’ Claim on Culture

After Amazon's chief bought his way to the top of the museum steps, a protest movement threw its own gala — and made the case that culture was never his to claim.

The Hollywood Reporter

Met Gala 2026 LIVE: Big stars snub event over Bezos takeover as celeb arrivals begin

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/met-gala-2026-live-outfits-37109456

Bella Hadid Backs Met Gala Boycott Over Jeff Bezos Sponsorship

Bella Hadid sparks debate after supporting a Met Gala boycott targeting lead sponsor Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s labor practices.

thethoughtoftheday

“Split into 13 “thematic” body types, from pregnant and ageing to disabled and variations on nudity, the exhibition pairs about 200 sculptures and artworks alongside 200 garments and accessories. “The focus is on bodies marginalised in fashion, and ones that haven’t been valorised in either fashion or western culture,”

I see the usual Villains are attending the #MetGala to view Mugatu with his new “Le’ derilict” & “Oddbods” collection.

#Fashion / #Art / #CostumeArt / #JeffBezos/ #LaurenSánchez / #MetGala / #NewYork 🪩🕺💃 <https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/may/03/met-gala-jeff-bezos-art-fashion-new-york>

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Screenwriter Spills All: Miranda Priestly’s Evolution, a Villainous Lady Gaga and the Bezos Connection

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/devil-wears-prada-2-screenwriter-miranda-priestly-evolution-lady-gaga-jeff-bezos-1236736131/