MET Gala is an annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. It marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
Also, Each year’s event celebrates the theme of that year’s Costume Institute exhibition. The exhibition sets the tone for the formal dress of the night, with guests expected to choose their fashion to match the theme of the exhibit.
The MET Gala began in 1948. The aim was to raise money for the newly-founded Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.
The Gala is widely regarded as among the most prominent and most exclusive social events in the world. It is also one of the biggest fundraising nights in New York City, with $9 million raised in 2013 and a record of $12 million the following year.
The MET Gala is also one of the most notable sources of funding for the Institute, with contributions anticipated to surpass $200 million in total after the 2019 event since Anna Wintour’s assuming the chairmanship of the Institute in 1995.
The theme for this year tagged ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’, with celebrities mandated to use their masks.
However, Kim Kardashian showed up with a covered face and body in an all-enveloping black outfit..
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky caught the eyes of all at the red carpet of the Met Gala event. The music star wore a black ruffle dress with a beanie and Bulgari diamonds. Also, Rocky adorned with a colourful patchwork, blanket-like ensemble.
Below, eelive.ng highlights some of the most dressed celebrities at the 2021 Met Gala event:
- Naomi Osaka
2. Kim Kardashian
3. Rihanna
4.Jennifer Lopez
5. ASAP Rocky
6. Camila Cabello
7. Normani
8. Allyson Felix
9. Indya Moore
10. Joan Smalls
11. Rapper Lil Nas X
12. Jeremy O. Harris
13. Emma Raducanu
