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"This is the real Met Gala."
I was at the New York City Ballet's 2026 Spring Gala inside the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, sharing a cocktail table with two other art lovers and fashion enthusiasts.
It was a fair assessment, considering that over the decades, this event has transformed from an arts fundraiser to a fixture on the New York City social calendar.
Ballet, here, is not just a performance. It's a gathering of philanthropists, celebrities, artists, and even tech founders, as former ballerina turned the founder of Mirror, Brynn Putnam, was one of the gala's chairs. She was joined by honorary chair Mick Jagger and members of a host committee, including Stephen Colbert, Claire Danes, Ashley Graham, Nicole Ari Parker, and Christian Siriano.
Around the room, Business Insider spotted looks that were deserving of their own curtain call. Take a look.
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Diamonds are forever
Peachy keen looks
It's the shades
Yes, we're blushing too
Chic florals
A flower in bloom
Monogrammed perfection
A couple that slays together
Bustles are back
How to make black interesting
Flowers in the spring
Come for the green, stay for the Chanel
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