Met Gala 2023: What is Met Gala and when did it start? Know about the greatest fashion event

Met Gala, which started in 1948 as a society midnight supper at a place other than the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has emerged to become one the most significant fashion events in the world. Seven decades after it first began, Met Gala has evolved into a distinct event, renowned for its dazzling red carpet, even though the carpet itself may not always be red. It has become one of the most photographed events globally.

What is the Met Gala?

It's worth mentioning that the Met Gala serves a purpose beyond celebrities donning stylish outfits to honour various themes. In the previous year, the event raised a significant $17.4 million for the Costume Institute at the Met, which is a department that supports itself financially. This is a substantial amount for a gala. Additionally, it kicks off the spring exhibition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, each year.


Basically, the Met Gala is a charity event that supports the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, also known as The Anna Wintour Costume Center, named after the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, who has been a committee member of the gala since 1995. The fundraiser was established in 1948 by publicist Eleanor Lambert to encourage contributions from New York's affluent society.

Why Met Gala has a different theme each year

The Met Gala serves as the inauguration of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibition. The exhibit's theme establishes the mood for the event, and invitees must dress accordingly. At times, the theme is broad in nature, such as last year's theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion," where attendees dressed appropriately. However, every few years, the exhibit pays tribute to a specific individual. In 2017, the Met Gala's theme was "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons," in honour of the fashion designer behind the avant-garde Japanese label, Comme des Garçons. Celebrities graced the red carpet wearing bright colours and avant-garde styles.

Met Gala 2023: Theme

The 2023 Met Gala's theme is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," which pays tribute to the late fashion designer. Karl Lagerfeld was renowned for his position as creative director of Chanel, as well as his contributions to Chloé and his eponymous label.

FAQs:

When is Met Gala 2023?
Each year, the Met Gala is scheduled for the first Monday in May. This year, it falls on May 1, 2023.

What is Met Gala’s theme this year?
The 2023 Met Gala's theme is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," which pays tribute to the late fashion designer.