May 6th 2024.
We can't wait to see what 2024 will bring. The Met Gala, an annual celebrity event hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, never ceases to amaze us with its extravagant and iconic moments. From Rihanna's boujee priest outfit to Jared Leto's severed head and Kim Kardashian's all-black ensemble, the Met Gala has given us some memorable fashion moments. And as the first Monday in May approaches, we're bracing ourselves for yet another highly anticipated red carpet event.
For those unfamiliar with the Met Gala, it is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York. Each year, the event has a theme, which is the inspiration for the A-listers' themed outfits that grace the famous Met Gala stairs. And while the themes may be vague and confusing, the celebrities always do their best to interpret and embody the theme.
This year's Met Gala theme is Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, according to Vogue. The exhibition will showcase 50 historically significant fashion pieces that are too delicate to be worn again. As the lead chairperson of the event, Anna Wintour oversees the guest list, which includes fashion icons, designers, and A-list celebrities. And while receiving an invitation is an honor, it also comes with a hefty price tag of $75,000 per person, with designers and brands often purchasing tickets for their guests in exchange for wearing their designs.
The Met Gala takes place on the first Monday in May, with this year's event falling on May 6. The museum is closed on this day to allow everyone to prepare for the festivities. However, in 2020, the event was cancelled due to Covid, and in 2021, it was held in September, four months later than usual. The Met Gala has also faced controversy in the past, such as the theme honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld, which received backlash due to his controversial comments throughout his career.
As for this year's guest list, co-chairs Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth will be in attendance, along with many other A-listers such as Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kendall Jenner. However, some celebrities have publicly denounced the Met Gala, including Tina Fey and Gwyneth Paltrow, who infamously declared that she would never attend again but later returned in 2019. And while some celebrities have been banned from attending, others have declined their invitation, such as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Although we may never know what truly happens inside the Met Gala, we can expect a glamorous dinner, a chance to view the exhibition, and a high-profile performance. However, with a strict no phones policy, we'll have to rely on official photographs released by Vogue to get a glimpse inside.
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