The Met Gala

By-Gunavit Kaur
The Met Gala, also known as the Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual fundraising event that takes place in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event has evolved over the years, from a simple charity dinner to one of the most high-profile events in the fashion industry. In 1948 The Met Gala was first held, as a charity dinner to raise funds for the Costume Institute. The event was relatively low-key and was attended by a small group of New York socialites and celebrities with the dress code being strictly formal, and guests were expected to wear black ties. In 1972, legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland took over as the head of the Costume Institute. Under her leadership, the Met Gala began to take on a more theatrical tone she introduced themes for each year's event and encouraged guests to dress in according to the theme. The Met Gala became a more fashion-focused event and the guest list expanded to include more designers and models. In 1995, Anna Wintour was appointed as the chair of the Costume Institute. Under her leadership, the Met Gala has become today’s high-profile event she has continued Vreeland's tradition of using themes for each year's event but has taken it a step further by choosing more provocative and often controversial themes. the Met Gala has become more of a global phenomenon, with millions of people tuning in to see the fashion on the red carpet. The dress code has also become more outlandish, with guests wearing everything from giant headdresses to live animals In addition to the red carpet, the event features a dinner and a special exhibition at the museum. The event has become a showcase for the fashion industry, and its influence can be seen in everything from red-carpet events to everyday street style it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this iconic event.