Met Gala: A legacy of fashion and art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit, has stood as a cornerstone of the fashion world for over seven decades. Founded in 1946 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, the first Met Gala took place in 1948 as a fundraising event for the newly established Costume Institute. The event was attended by the members of New York’s high society and the fashion industry where the tickets were priced at USD 50 per person. The attendees were offered a platform to express themselves through fashion and style.

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Met Gala has evolved into a global phenomenon over the years, captivating celebrities, fashion designers and influencers. The introduction of an annual theme, first introduced in 1973, established the mood for the gala and inspired guests to craft intricate and provocative outfits. Initially, the gala was simply one of the many annual benefits held in New York. When Diana Vreeland became the consultant of the Costume Institute in the year 1972, the gala began to grow into a more global and glamorous event.

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, has contributed to transforming Met Gala into the modern display it is today. Since becoming the chairperson in 1995, she has brought a new level of glamour and glitz to the event, attracting a diverse and wide range of celebrities and fashion industry professionals across the globe. Today, the Met Gala is one of the most anticipated events in the fashion world, with tickets priced at USD 75,000 per person in 2025.

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Since its inception in 1948, the Met Gala was has been held every year, except in 1957, 2000 and 2002. As the Met Gala continues to evolve, it remains to be a testament to the power of fashion and art to inspire and unite people across the world.

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