Lauren Sánchez Bezos revealed that her midnight blue Schiaparelli gown at the 2026 Met Gala May 4 was inspired by John Singer Sargent’s scandalous 1883 painting “Madame X.”

Anna Wintour and Jeff Bezos hosted pre-Met Gala parties in NYC, drawing stars like Nicole Kidman, Kendall Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter to events.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos threw a pre-Met Gala party at their New York City residence on Saturday, May 2, with celebrities including Kris Jenner, Sam Smith and Nicole Kidman in attendance. Jeff and Lauren are the primary donors funding the 2026 Met Gala,

The Met Gala 2026 took place on the first Monday in May, which was May 4, and this fashion event is commonly regarded as the world's biggest show when it comes to fashion and art. It is about more than just what occurs on the red carpet or whose trends go down in history;