Silicon Valley's Cultural Cosplay at the Met Gala Is a Dangerous Smokescreen

The Met Gala is increasingly shaped by Silicon Valley, with tech executives moving to the center of one of fashion’s most exclusive events.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez fronted this year’s gala, while activists outside the Met protested Amazon’s labor practices.

The moment underscores how tech wealth is reshaping elite cultural spaces and blurring the line between philanthropy, prestige, and image management.