Anna Wintour addresses Bezos–Sánchez involvement in next Met Gala

Anna Wintour spoke about the growing debate against Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez helping to fund the Gala in 2026.

Speaking to CNN, the longtime designer Gala Gala said she was “grateful” for Sánchez Bezos’ involvement.

“I think Lauren will be a wonderful asset to the museum and the event,” Wintour, 76, said. “She’s very generous and loves clothes and fashion. I’m glad she’s a part of the night.”

Wade recently stepped down as editor-in-chief after 37 years but is the global creative director and chief executive officer of the Cup. She will still help oversee the 2026 Gala, which will be the first runner-up, Chloe Malle.

The choice to bring Bezos as a donor has been criticized. Galagal is often invested in high-end houses, and this change has raised concerns about the direction of the event, especially after Bews State recently emerged from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Elon Musk, and Apple CEO Tim Coobid.

The theme of 2026, “the art of clothing, will support the exhibition that met with the same name. Saint Laurent and Nasté Nasté will also contribute to the financing. The exhibition opens on May 10, 2026, and runs until January 10, 2027.

Sánchez Bezos, 55 years old, and Bezos for the first time attended the Gala together in 2024 under the “Paradise Time Dress”. And their relationship became public in early 2019, shortly before their divorce was finalized. Earlier sources told him People The couple were initially linked on work projects before their relationship soured.

2026 Met Gala is scheduled for May 4, 2026.