One of the most anticipated dances of the year, the MET Gala, took place on Monday (1) in New York, at the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art.This annual event brings together the most important names in the world cultural industry: filmmakers, artists, fashion professionals and photographers.It’s a night of sophistication, glamour and creativity.
Also known as MET Ball, the evening is hosted by Anna Wintour, the famous editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, president of the event since 1995.The purpose of the evening is to raise funds for the institute’s annual fashion exhibition.
- Immediately after the event.
- The exhibition lasts several months.
- The MET Gala is considered one of the most exclusive social events in New York and one of the largest fundraising events in the city.
Each year, the event has a theme, which defines not only the annual exhibition, but also for the guests who try to dress according to what will be exhibited. This year’s theme was “Rei Kawakubo”
Held since 1946, it is the main red carpet event in the fashion industry, as well as the most photographed. Every year, some photographs of the arrival of guests, who wear the best of world fashion, become emblematic.legendary photos from the history of the MET Gala:
Beyoncé
In 2015, American pop singer Beyoncé paraded her voluptuous curves on the carpet of the MET Gala in a dress cut by Italian designer Riccardo Tisci.
Rihanna
That same year, 2015, another pop figure caught the attention of photographers and became an icon of the event.Rihanna arrived aboard a dress signed by Chinese designer Guo Pei.Detail: It took two years for the piece to be ready.That’s right, two years. It was a real pleasure for photographers.
Dear
There seems to be no way, it’s the singers who catch the most attention at the MET gala.In 1974, Cher, at the height of her career, transformed her photograph into a true icon.Bold for the time, vestido.se quickly became a source of inspiration for many entertainment muses in recent years.