The theme of the 2026 Met Gala was ‘Costume Art’. This annual fundraiser benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Guests must be 18 or older to attend, and every outfit requires Wintour’s approval, known as ‘AWOK’ (Anna Wintour Okay).

Nicole Kidman served as one of the co-chairs for this year’s gala. Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos were also honorary chairs. This marked Sánchez Bezos’s second attendance and Bezos’s third.

Wintour recently handed editorial control of American Vogue to Chloe Malle, who became head of editorial content in September. The event featured live performances, including one by Broadway star Joshua Henry.

Key facts:

• The Met Gala has a strict ‘no phones’ policy inside the venue.
• This year’s gala was attended by notable celebrities like Beyoncé and Venus Williams.
• Wintour is the Global Editorial Director of Vogue and has led the Met Gala for years.

“We’re very grateful for her incredible generosity,” Wintour said, likely referring to supporters of the event. The gala is not just about style but interpretation—failing to adhere can impact future invitations.

Wintour’s age is 76, yet her influence in fashion remains strong. The next anticipated development in her career could involve further changes at Vogue under Malle’s leadership.

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