Overview
- The Met said the charity ball raised a record $42 million on Monday, benefiting the museum’s Costume Institute.
- Guests dressed for the brief “Fashion Is Art,” tied to the Costume Art exhibition that opens to the public on May 10.
- Standout looks included Beyoncé’s bejewelled skeleton gown by Olivier Rousteing, Bad Bunny’s prosthetic aging, BLACKPINK’s Lisa with 3D extra arms by Robert Wun, and Anne Hathaway in a hand-painted Michael Kors dress.
- Activists opposed Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos as lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs, while Anna Wintour defended their support as genuine philanthropy.
- Indian representation was highly visible through Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, and Jaipur’s royal siblings, while Priyanka Chopra did not attend, with a source citing promotion travel.