Originally the "
Costume Institute Benefit,
" the Met Gala started modestly in
1948
across
NYC
before becoming today's exclusive event.
Fashion icon "
Diana Vreeland"
is
credited
with transforming the Gala into today's fashion
extravaganza
.
At the Gala,
"Anna Wintour"
invites both rising and established
designers
to
showcase
their work.
An invite is
priceless
, but a
sponsored
table can cost up to $275,000! Solo
tickets
still come with a hefty $30,000
price tag.
No
selfies allowed!
The Met Gala prioritizes
controlled
glamour.
Attendees
can't take photos or use social media inside
the venue.
Preparations
for the next
Gala
start right after the current one ends, with
Vogue's dedicated team
working year-round to make it
happen
.
The Gala
features
top musical acts like
Beyoncé
,
Rihanna
, and
Kanye
West.
After the Met,
exclusive after
-parties
hosted
by celebrities and
brands
keep the fashion
festivities
going late
into the
night.
The Gala isn't just for
celebrities
; it
raises
vital funds for the
Costume Institute
to preserve and expand its fashion
collection.
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