The Met Gala was established in 1948 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a fundraiser for the newly founded Costume Institute to mark the opening of its annual exhibit. The first gala was a dinner and tickets were fifty dollars each. Over the first few decades of its existence, the Gala was simply one of many annual benefits held for New York charitable institutions.
What are the most memorable Met Gala outfits?
We’ve come to know the Met Gala as one of, if not the biggest night, in fashion. Entertainers, models, and industry insiders alike bring their style A-game to the steps of the legendary Metropolitan Museum of Art for the most-awaited red carpet of the year. At long last, more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Met Ball is returning to its traditional calendar slot: the first Monday in May. Cue the excitement.
Rihanna’s papal chic, Kate Moss’s golden turban, Sarah Jessica Parker’s tartan Alexander McQueen, Erykah Badu’s glittering top hat, and Maand donna in a hippie caftan—rank among the best outfits ever to be worn.
