The Met Gala, also known as the Costume Institute Gala, is one of the most prestigious fashion events in the world. Every year, numerous celebrities climb the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to showcase their surprising and disruptive looks.
Besides being a stage where A-listers show off their extravagant garments, the ceremony’s main aim is to raise funds for the Met’s Costume Institute, the museum’s collection of fashion items.
The charity event, which unites fashion and art, is held annually on the first Monday in May, marking the start of the Costume Institute’s annual exhibition. This edition celebrates the launch of the exhibition titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
