AUNTIE ON THE MET GALA!

Happy Met Tuesday! Is that a thing?!

I’m making it one… I woke up this morning, moved to speak to my girls about “fashion’s biggest night”…and the utter disappointment it was. Let’s get into it shall we?

The Met Gala, as we know, isn’t just a red carpet—it’s a cultural ritual, a branding exercise, and a high-stakes performance disguised as a party. In this episode, I break down what we’re actually looking at when we watch the Met: who it’s for, how power moves through the room, and why some people understand the assignment while others… absolutely do not.

We also get into the politics of the evening and contextualize the fundraising affair against the backdrop of a sociopolitical crisis such as America’s. How do celebrities and fashion cabals actually dress for rooms bought by billionaires?

In This Episode, We Cover: -How the tech oligarchs took over this year and what it did to the red carpet-My honest take on this year’s standout looks—and the ones that tried it-What it means for Beyoncé to be at event like this-What was missing from the evening… Key Takeaway: The Met Gala is at risk of being completely overtaken and overrun by tech oligarchs, and their push to automate “taste”—despite having none of their own. Listen If You: –Are obsessed with fashion but skeptical of the industry–Love cultural analysis with a sharp point of view–Want to understand how influence actually works behind the scenes Let’s Continue the Conversation: What was your favorite look this year—and more importantly, why ?

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Ed. Note: I completely forgot to mention Kim’s look, but maybe that’s a good thing…lol This is a public episode.

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