The Met Gala, also known as Fashion’s Biggest Night, is a yearly event that takes place in Manhattan, New York City, to raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The event is considered the most prestigious and glamorous fashion event globally and a social gathering of influential personalities across different professional fields. Vogue magazine has been organizing the event, with Anna Wintour as the chairperson since 1995. The Met Gala has a specific theme every year, and attendees are expected to dress according to the theme. This year’s theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” a tribute to the late fashion designer and artist Karl Lagerfeld.
Who Can Participate?
The Met Gala is a massive event that draws celebrities, politicians, business moguls, and socialites from all over the world. The guest list includes people from various professional fields, including fashion, movies, television, music, drama, sports, social media, and politics. Many of those who have participated in the event have graced the covers and pages of Vogue magazine.
Moments of Met Gala
The Met Gala has two main moments, the ”cocktail hour”, and ”dinner”. During the cocktail hour, the guests walk the red carpet, take photos of the exhibition related to that year’s theme, and engage in other fun activities. After the cocktail hour, the dinner begins, and guests continue to network and enjoy the event’s festivities.
Themes of Met Gala
In previous years, the themes of the Met Gala have been diverse and unique. In 2020, the theme was “About Time: Fashion and Duration,” while 2021’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” The 2022 theme was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion (Gilded Age).” However, this year’s theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” stands out as a tribute to a legendary fashion designer who made significant contributions to the fashion industry.
To attend the Met Gala, guests have to purchase tickets, which are usually expensive. In 2019, a single ticket cost $35,000, while a table at the event cost between $200,000 to $300,000. The ticket prices have remained the same until 2022 when the price for a single ticket is said to be $50,000.
The Met Gala 2023 had an impressive guest list that included world-famous singers such as Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, and Indian actress Priyanka Chopra. Other famous personalities who graced the event include super actress Salma Hayek, WNBA star Brittney Griner, and rising stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. The event also had celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Cara Delevingne, Doja Cat, Phoebe Bridgers, Cardi B, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Gigi Hadid, Janelle Monáe, Ke Huy Quan, Robert Pattinson, Keke Palmer, Elle Fanning, Olivia Rodrigo, Gisele Bündchen, Paris Hilton, Margot Robbie, Amber Valletta, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Carolyn Murphy, Emily Ratajkowski, and Serena Williams, among others.
The event also included international celebrities from various professional fields, including Korean actors and actresses, and singers. Rihanna, who was thought not to participate, also graced the event.
In conclusion, the Met Gala 2023 was yet another successful event that brought together the biggest names in fashion, music, sports, and entertainment. With the theme of Karl Lagerfeld, the guests showed off their creativity by incorporating his signature style into their outfits. It was a night of glitz, glamour, and fundraising, with the ticket prices reaching an all-time high. The Met Gala has become a cultural phenomenon, and we can’t wait to see what next year’s event has in store.
