Lauren Sánchez channels ‘world’s most scandalous painting’ on Met Gala 2026 red carpet
Lauren Sánchez attended the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Schiaparelli gown inspired by John Singer Sargent’s painting 'Madame X,' known for its historical controversy and allure. She appeared solo on the red carpet before joining event hosts Anna Wintour and Nicole Kidman, showcasing high-end jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. Sánchez and her husband Jeff Bezos co-sponsored the gala for the first time together, contributing at least $10 million and sparking public debate.
- ▪Lauren Sánchez wore a navy Schiaparelli gown with a corset-style lace-up back inspired by the 'Madame X' painting.
- ▪She accessorized with 60-carat diamond and pearl drop earrings and a 35-carat Golconda diamond ring by Lorraine Schwartz.
- ▪Sánchez and Jeff Bezos co-sponsored the 2026 Met Gala, paying at least $10 million and earning honorary co-chair titles alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams.
- ▪The Met Gala theme for 2026 was 'Costume Art,' and Sánchez attended without Bezos on the red carpet.
- ▪Sánchez previously made her Met Gala debut in 2024 and has recently become more visible in fashion, including a Vogue profile and a Dolce & Gabbana wedding in Italy.
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Fashion Lauren Sánchez channels ‘world’s most scandalous painting’ on Met Gala 2026 red carpet By Melissa Minton and Hilary George Published May 4, 2026, 5:48 p.m. ET She’s madame X-tra. Lauren Sánchez hit the Met Gala 2026 red carpet in a custom Schiaparelli gown with a corset-inspired lace-up back inspired by John Singer Sargent’s iconic portrait “Madame X.” The painting — which was once called the “world’s most scandalous” — has long been one of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s biggest draws. Sánchez’s navy ode had a va-va-voom low-cut neckline and pearl- and crystal-adorned straps. The Blue Origin space traveler, 56, wore her long brown hair parted to the side, showing off a dazzling pair of 60-carat diamond and pearl drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
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