Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Will Be Honorary Chairs of the Met Gala
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos have been named honorary chairs for the 2026 Met Gala, marking their first time holding this prestigious role at the event.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the dress code theme as “fashion is art” for the Costume Institute fund-raiser, traditionally known as “the party of the year.”
- Although the Bezoses were previously lead sponsors of the event and exhibition, their elevation to honorary chairs was mentioned subtly at the end of the announcement, alongside other high-profile co-chairs like Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman.
- The museum has not explained the delayed or understated nature of this announcement, which may reflect sensitivity to public reaction or timing of the finalized agreement.
- This marks a rare occasion
