Article continues below advertisementThe Met Gala is designed to celebrate the art of fashion, but this year it became something else entirely. With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez stepping in as lead sponsors and honorary chairs, the night drew widespread backlash, with critics accusing the billionaire of overshadowing the event itself.What unfolded wasn't just a reaction to one sponsor, but a broader shift in how audiences view wealth, influence and cultural institutions.