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Chanel domination and anti-Bezos backlash: 5 takeaways from the Met Gala red carpet
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May 5, 2026

The Met Gala is often called the biggest night in fashion, but there were some notable absences this year. Gala mainstays like Zendaya and Bella Hadid, as well as figures who have attended in the past, like the mayor of New York City, all abstained from the event.

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