Fashion Thursdays: The Color of Money—Met Gala, Lauren Sanchez, and the State of Fashion
Host: Diane Gilman
Diane Gilman kicks off this episode by asking whether fashion is still creative—or if it’s stuck in a rut. She dives into the Met Gala’s 2026 theme, “The Color of Money,” and how Lauren Sanchez’s funding of the event has sparked debate. Diane reflects on the spectacle of wealth, celebrity, and the pressure to be seen, while also questioning if fashion is still about whimsy, invention, and self-expression—or if it’s become a platform for flexing financial muscle. She shares her take on the Met Gala’s transformation, the public’s reaction to Lauren Sanchez’s rise, and what it means for the future of fashion and Philanthropy.
What You’ll Hear
- Diane’s critique of the Met Gala’s direction and the role of money in fashion
- The story behind Lauren Sanchez’s funding of the 2026 Met Gala and the public’s reaction
- How celebrity, wealth, and power intersect at the Met Gala
- Diane’s thoughts on fashion’s current lack of inventiveness and creativity
- Reflections on what it means to be a “self-made” woman versus marrying into wealth
- Diane’s personal journey and her perspective on success, talent, and fulfillment
Big Takeaways
- Fashion should be whimsical, creative, and expressive—but is it still?
- The Met Gala is now a showcase of wealth and celebrity, not just fashion.
- Money is power, but it can’t buy authenticity or lasting respect.
- True fulfillment comes from pursuing your own talent and dreams, not just wealth.
- Diane’s personal journey: talent, hard work, and a life enriched by passion, not just money.
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A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.
After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.
