new york – Fashionistas, take note! It's Met Gala time. Yes, the first Monday of May has arrived.
Would you like to follow us? Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know about Palooza, which brings together A-list celebrities from movies, fashion, music, sports, politics, and social media.
How to watch the MET Gala
That's difficult. Vogue will have an exclusive livestream starting at 6pm ET on Vogue.com. The feed will also be available on Vogue's digital platforms, including TikTok and YouTube.
Many other media will also be at the venue. Watch the action livestream on X, TikTok, Instagram and Peacock, also starting at 6pm on E!
The Associated Press will be broadcast live outside the Mark Hotel, where many celebrities will be getting ready and climbing the grand staircase before heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The livestream begins at 4:45 p.m. ET and can be viewed on YouTube and his APNews.com.
Only the event's stacked red carpet will be available for viewing. The gala cocktail hour and dinner are known as private events.
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The point of the MET Gala?
Sure, it's a party for about 400 guests with cocktails and dinner, but it's also a huge fundraiser for the Met's Costume Institute, the only department in the museum that has to pay for itself. Last year's gala raised approximately $22 million. Anna Wintour, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where part of the institute has been renamed, is organizing the whole thing. Cell phone use is prohibited, which makes it even more appealing.
What is the theme of this year's MET GALA?
There is a dress code each year in connection with the museum's spring exhibition. Some, but not all, guests attend at Winter's request. This year's theme is “The Garden of Time,” inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story of the same name. This is a strange fashion question considering last year's theme was about Karl Lagerfeld. This time we're expecting florals and more florals. Vintage is also going to be big.
What will be on display at the museum this year?
The title is “Sleeping Beauty: The Awakening of Fashion''. But we're not talking about fairy tales or Disney princesses. It includes 250 items from the Costume Institute's permanent collection, including clothing that is rarely seen in public and so fragile that it must be kept under glass. Masu. The curators wanted to utilize all senses, including smell. They collaborated with “scent artists.” And then there are the clothes that actually grow. Part of the idea is to pay homage to the natural world. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday and will run until September 2nd.
Who are the co-chairs of MET GALA?
It's a big deal to be called on by Winter as co-chairman. This year's class includes Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth. This is Hemsworth's first Met Gala. TikTok CEO Hsu Chu and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson serve as honorary chairs. These companies also sponsor galas and exhibitions.
Who's going to the Met Gala?
Who will be attending is a top secret, but Rihanna has confirmed she will be attending. She will likely be accompanied by her partner A$AP Rocky. Other high-profile partners are likely to be in attendance, as their partners Ben Affleck and Tom Holland will host. Lily Gladstone announced that she would attend. Who you'd like to meet: Edebiri Ayo's girlfriend Taylor Swift seems like no, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce definitely won't be in it. Dua Lipa goes.
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