What Happened
The annual Met Gala, a prestigious fundraising event for the Costume Institute at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is set to take place on May 4. This year’s theme is ‘Fashion is Art,’ and it will feature co-chairs including Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and tennis champion Venus Williams, alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour.
Why It Matters
The Met Gala is not only a high-profile fashion event but also serves as a significant fundraiser, having raised approximately €31 million last year. The event is a platform for celebrities to showcase their extravagant fashion choices, and this year’s theme aims to spark discussions about the relationship between fashion and art.
What’s Next
As the gala approaches, attendees, including Venus Williams, will be preparing to interpret the dress code creatively. The event will also launch the Met’s annual spring fashion exhibition, which is expected to feature nearly 400 objects, making it the largest exhibition the institute has ever organized.
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