246. Lauren Sanchez & the Met Gala: Is Money Buying Fashion?

Fashion Thursdays: The Color of Money—Met Gala, Lauren Sanchez, and the State of Fashion
Host: Diane Gilman

Diane Gilman kicks off this episode by asking whether fashion is still creative—or if it’s stuck in a rut. She dives into the Met Gala’s 2026 theme, “The Color of Money,” and how Lauren Sanchez’s funding of the event has sparked debate. Diane reflects on the spectacle of wealth, celebrity, and the pressure to be seen, while also questioning if fashion is still about whimsy, invention, and self-expression—or if it’s become a platform for flexing financial muscle. She shares her take on the Met Gala’s transformation, the public’s reaction to Lauren Sanchez’s rise, and what it means for the future of fashion and philanthropy.

What You’ll Hear

• Diane’s critique of the Met Gala’s direction and the role of money in fashion
• The story behind Lauren Sanchez’s funding of the 2026 Met Gala and the public’s reaction
• How celebrity, wealth, and power intersect at the Met Gala
• Diane’s thoughts on fashion’s current lack of inventiveness and creativity
• Reflections on what it means to be a “self-made” woman versus marrying into wealth
• Diane’s personal journey and her perspective on success, talent, and fulfillment

Big Takeaways

• Fashion should be whimsical, creative, and expressive—but is it still?
• The Met Gala is now a showcase of wealth and celebrity, not just fashion.
• Money is power, but it can’t buy authenticity or lasting respect.
• True fulfillment comes from pursuing your own talent and dreams, not just wealth.
• Diane’s personal journey: talent, hard work, and a life enriched by passion, not just money.

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