Fashion People The Devil’s Gala
May 5, 2026
Amanda Dobbins, culture and film writer at The Ringer and host of Jam Session and The Big Picture, joins to dissect Met Gala mayhem. They react to red carpet hits and misses. They debate gala themes, billionaire tables and who belongs. They also dig into Devil Wears Prada 2, from costume choices to industry satire.
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Gala Theme Often Misses The Exhibition
- The Met Gala theme and the museum exhibition often diverge, making red carpet interpretations inconsistent and hard to grade.
- Amanda Dobbins notes the exhibit's academic framing vs. guests choosing disparate, body-focused looks, so theme fidelity becomes unreliable.
Tech Money Made The Gala's Transactional Side Visible
- The Met Gala's transactional nature is now overt as billionaires and tech firms buy tables and tickets, changing public perception.
- Lauren Sherman and Amanda Dobbins point to million-dollar tickets and OpenAI/Snap tables making 'pay-to-play' plainly visible.
Commercialization Risks Undermining Fashion Goodwill
- The Met Gala's commercialization risks eroding industry goodwill and delight among fashion insiders.
- Sherman warns that future Vogue leadership must balance exclusivity and fundraising to preserve favor with the fashion community.