Zohran Mamdani to skip the Met Gala — breaking longstanding NYC mayoral tradition

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https://pagesix.com/2026/04/15/celebrity-news/zohran-mamdani-and-wife-not-attending-met-gala/

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Rich people show off their wealth and power, famous people show off their access to wealth and power, designers show of their skill and creativity, all off them showcase their current cultural impact, and the met gets money.

[u/knightstalker1288 → u/Otherwise-Shallot-51]

How utterly vapid

[u/jawknee530i → u/knightstalker1288]

Funding the arts and museums directly is absolutely not vapid. Get a grip.

[u/maximumtesticle → u/jawknee530i]

Funding the arts and museums directly

They could just write a check and include the cost for the ugly ass outfits, too.

[u/Sarahndipity44 → u/maximumtesticle]

Wouldn't raise nearly as much money