I love the Met Gala. It’s fashion’s biggest night and a celebration of creativity and cultural expression. But this year, despite a few standout looks (thank you, Emma!), the night felt strangely underwhelming.

In this episode, I unpack why. With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos being the event’s leading sponsors, the Met is no longer just about fashion. From protests outside the Met to the growing presence of tech elites inside it, the night revealed a deeper tension between art and capital.

Using The Devil Wears Prada II as a parallel, I explore how the decline of traditional media and the rise of billionaire influence are reshaping cultural institutions—and what that might mean for the future of fashion.

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