Bezos and Sánchez to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will reportedly co-chair the 2026 Met Gala. This development adds two high-profile figures from the worlds of technology and media to the leadership of one of fashion's most important annual events.
The role of honorary chairs, a title held by Bezos and Sánchez for the 2026 event, is a significant one, often involving a major financial contribution to underwrite the affair. Their sponsorship is personal, not corporate, positioning them as modern-day patrons of the arts akin to historical families like the Vanderbilts and Astors. The exhibition they are funding is titled "Costume Art," a sprawling display that will pair around 200 garments with 200 artworks to explore the relationship between the body and clothing over 5,000 years. This isn't Bezos's first time in a leadership role at the Gala; he served as an honorary chair in 2012 when Amazon sponsored the event, attending with his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott. He and Sánchez made their debut as a couple on the famous steps in 2024. Their increasing presence in the fashion world has been noticeable, with front-row appearances at major shows in Paris and a growing friendship with Vogue's Anna Wintour. The 2026 Met Gala will take place on May 4, with the dress code "Fashion Is Art." The other official co-chairs for the evening are Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour, who has overseen the gala since 1995. This group of globally recognized figures from music, film, and sports will help shape the tone and guest list for the exclusive event. The Met Gala stands as the primary funding source for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, with the 2025 event raising a record $31 million. The exclusivity of the event is reflected in its pricing, with individual tickets costing $75,000 and tables starting at $350,000, though brands often cover the cost for their celebrity guests.
