The Met Gala, or Met Ball, formally called the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City.
It is popularly regarded as the world’s most prestigious fashion event, and an invitation is highly sought after. Celebrities from various professional spheres, including fashion, film, television, theater, music, business, sports, social media, and politics, are invited to the gala, organized by the fashion magazine Vogue.
What is the Met Gala red carpet like?
On the red carpet, meanwhile, well-clad stars will do their best to take on the Gilded Glamour, White Tie dress code, where they have been encouraged to approach late 19th-century clothing through a modern lens. Given the step and repeat is one of the most-photographed in the world, you can expect the many actors, models, singers, and designers in attendance to bring their fashion A-game this evening.
After all, the Met Gala has a long history of creating memorable outfits that are seen around the globe and this year will certainly be no different. Be sure to expect the unexpected.
