Vanessa FriedmanJul 4, 2026 – 4.10pmEven the Empire State Building got a rhapsody-in-blue glow-up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. It was confirmation, if any were needed, that of all the gala evenings in what may be the most gala-stuffed city in the country (be they fundraisers or award shows or draft days, take your pick), Friday night’s (Saturday morning AEST) festivities at Madison Square Garden qualified as among the most high-profile galas of all.Hello, Met Gala. They saw you and borrowed the playbook. The Costume Institute fundraiser may finally have a rival for the title Party of the Year. Or maybe Prom of the Year?Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles