A 3 AM Wake-Up and Then a Royal Look: Behind the Scenes With a Tech CEO Dressing for the Met Gala

SpreeAI co-founder John Imah awoke early on the first Monday in May to prepare for fashion’s biggest night. Here’s how it all came together.

BY CHLOE AIELLO, REPORTER @CHLOBO_ILO

John Imah at the 2026 Met Gala. Photos: Getty Images

Scoring an invite to the Met Gala is no small feat—and SpreeAI CEO and co-founder John Imah has received the honor twice.

This year at fashion’s biggest night, Imah teamed up with Los Angeles-based designer Charles Harbison of Harbison Studio. Imah donned an outfit made by the designer that was inspired by the event’s “Costume Art” theme and........

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