The financial backing for the 2026 Met Gala has been secured by one of the world’s most prominent couples. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will serve as the principal sponsors for next year’s prestigious fashion fundraiser, scheduled for May 4 in New York City.
While the event’s creative direction and host committee remain under the purview of longtime chair Anna Wintour, the involvement of Bezos and Sánchez extends beyond mere patronage. Sources indicate the couple will also have significant influence over the highly curated guest list, helping to shape the assembly of A-list attendees.
The sponsorship announcement follows the recent revelation of the 2026 Gala’s theme: “Costume Art.” Curator Andrew Bolton described the concept as an exploration of fashion’s intrinsic link to the human form, arguing that clothing achieves artistic status precisely because of its relationship to the body. The accompanying exhibition will feature both traditional artworks and fashion pieces to illustrate this connection.
An invitation to the Met Gala, a primary fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, is among the most exclusive in the world. Individual tickets reportedly cost up to $75,000, with fashion houses frequently purchasing entire tables to seat the celebrities they dress for the occasion.
The couple, who married in 2025, did not attend this year’s event but were seen together on the red carpet in 2024. Their new role ensures they will be central figures at one of the most anticipated cultural gatherings of the coming year.
