History of the Met Gala, How It Went From Fundraiser to ‘Fashion’s Biggest Night’: Themes, Celebrities and Iconic Moments

History of the Met Gala, How It Went From Fundraiser to ‘Fashion’s Biggest Night’: Themes, Celebrities and Iconic Moments

Discover the history of the Met Gala, from Eleanor Lambert to Anna Wintour, including guest lists, themes and more details.

Can We Have An Earnest Conversation About The Met Gala's Exhibition 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'?

By Akilah Sailers ·The post Can We Have An Honest Conversation About The Met Gala’s Exhibition ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’? appeared first on Essence.

The Met Gala flirts with MAGA

The Met Gala, hosted by the almighty Anna Wintour, will see the world’s most fashionable float up the red carpet on May 5 in New York City. The throngs of designers, models, influencers and celebrities who manage to get the golden-ticket invitation must dress in a style inspired by the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This theme is inspired from Monica Miller’s 2009 book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasp…

In the midst of Trump's policies against diversity, the gala that seeks to raise funds for the MET Clothing Institute in New York returns with a theme that seeks to inspire, attract attention and vindicate the history of people of color. Who will be the hosts and how to see the celebrities live. In a few days, May is back and in a week, the eyes of the world will be watching for another big name with “M”: the Met Gala 2025. It is true that this …

Every year, the first Monday of May transforms the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York into a spectacular theatre of appearances, where haute couture meets pop culture and the most cutting-edge marketing strategies. Long considered as the most exclusive world event of the fashion planet, the Met Gala has now conquered a much larger territory: that of cultural influence and globalized consumer trends. In this interview, Camille Pe…

Met Gala 2025: a flamboyant tribute to black fashion. Who will be there and what secrets does this historic edition hide?