The Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, is an annual fundraising gala hosted by Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, in New York. Taking place on the first Monday of May every year, the red carpet has graced some of the most iconic fashion looks. However, a lot of details of the event remain a mystery to many, so today we’ll break them down for you in case you’re the one attending next time!
How to get an invite
The Met is an invite-only event and is known for being highly selective in choosing it’s guests. While luxury brands often purchase entire tables for $300,000 upwards, all the seats filled are personally approved by Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour. If you want to go solo, tickets for individuals are reported to be around $75,000 per person.
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Strict rules
Met Gala is notorious for several strict rules that the attending guests must abide by. Some of these rules include an absolute ban on mobile phones inside the venue, following the dress code adequately, no smoking indoors, and garlic and chives to be excluded in the food menu.
What’s the dress code and theme
This year’s Met Gala theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The theme explores the world of Black Dandyism: a cultural and fashion movement historically revolving around black men who used fashion as a form of self expression and resistance. The exhibition is also inspired by Monica L. Miller’s influential 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.
What’s beyond the red carpet
Inside the Met, the exhibition will showcase a wide range of items, from garments to paintings, photographs, accessories, texts, and even films. The collection will span from the 18th century to the present day and is organized into 12 conceptual sections, each examining a different aspect of Black dandyism- the theme. The exhibit opens to the public on May 10.
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So, whose look are you most excited for this year?