The Powers That Be: Daily The Devil’s Gala
May 9, 2026
Amanda Dobbins, journalist and Ringer podcaster covering film and fashion. They break down Met Gala livestream impressions and standout Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs looks. They debate theme versus exhibit alignment and why celebrities flout themes. There’s lively chat on tech-bro tables, the Bezos controversy, and a playful take on Devil Wears Prada 2.
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Why Gala Theme And Exhibit Often Clash
- The Met Gala theme and the museum exhibition often diverge, making red-carpet interpretations inconsistent.
- Amanda Dobbins and Lauren Sherman note the Gala's broad theme language plus academic exhibit materials lead guests to interpret bodies and art very differently on the carpet.
Olivia Wilde's Muzzled Bustle Moment
- Olivia Wilde wore a structured Tom Brown piece with an unusual bustle-like back that Amanda Dobbins described as a 'muzzled bustle.'
- The hosts praised the piece as bold sexualized tailoring on a powerful woman in her 40s.
Focus On Spectacle Over Literal Theme Matching
- Treat the Met Gala as a spectacle, not a strict theme contest, and focus on what works visually and culturally.
- Amanda Dobbins recommends enjoying standout houses like Saint Laurent that align with the event's performative expectations.