Undoubtedly the most anticipated night in fashion, the annual Met Gala hosted in New York City has become an integral part of popular culture. An event only for those high in society, you can expect to see some of the most famous Hollywood stars and designers walk the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an evening of fundraising for the Costume Institute.
Each year, the event celebrates a singular theme that mirrors the current exhibition within the Costume Institute. With this, attendees must choose a look that embodies the concept. Serial fashion-killers often include Rihanna, Solange, Sarah Jessica-Parker and Zendaya. The men like to leave their mark too, with the likes of Pharrell, Kanye West, Jared Leto and John Legend often in attendance. But how much do you actually know about the Met Gala" We take a look at its history, recent themes and inside secrets that you?re dying to know.
Where it all started
The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Gala, was first established in 1948 by Eleanor Lambert, who was a top fashion publicist. The event was a way to raise money for the newly-founded Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.
At the time, the Gala was described as a midnight dinner with an entry cost of just $50 which would calculate to around $522 today when factoring inflation ? significantly different to today?s ticket prices. Although many of us now picture the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it was p...