The Met Gala is just a few days away, and we bet you are super excited to see the adventurous fashion on the red carpet. This year will be extra special as Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is expected to make his debut at the Met Gala.
So, while you sit and daydream about King Khan’s Met Gala outfit, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the glitz and glamour? What happens inside? How much does the ticket cost? We have all the answers!
What is the Met Gala
The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit, serves as a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. Every year, the event raises millions of dollars, all dedicated to supporting the museum’s extensive fashion exhibitions.
It’s a key moment in the fashion calendar, marking the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition. Each year, the Costume Institute Benefit and corresponding Met exhibit have a theme that everyone is supposed to dress according to. The clothes displayed at the exhibit are also the ones that fit the theme given.
How much does a Met ticket cost?
To attend the prestigious event you may have to shell out as much as $75,000 for just one ticket! Even celebrities with massive net worths often don’t get a free pass. Instead, they’re invited by the designers themselves, who get exclusive invitations and choose which stars they want to dress in their creations and bring along as their guests. This is why we see so many famous faces wearing jaw-dropping outfits by top designers—they’re often accompanying the people who made them look this fabulous!
For designers, the Met Gala is an incredible opportunity to showcase their creations to the world, rubbing elbows with the crème de la crème of fashion, arts, sports, and politics. It’s also an opportunity for them to design unique outfits based on the theme of the evening, pushing the envelope of creativity.
What happens inside?
Once inside, guests are treated to cocktails, a lavish dinner, and, of course, a major performance. In previous years, musical legends like Ariana Grande have graced the stage, ensuring the evening stays as lively as it is fashionable.
However, if you think you can take some great pictures and selfies at the Met Gala, you are wrong as it was meant to be a no-phone zone. However, a few bathroom selfies from celebrities and models do find their way to the ’gram!
The Met Gala theme for 2025
Each year, the Met Gala has a distinct theme that influences the exhibition and the red carpet looks. This year, the theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which takes inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The exhibition is an exploration of Black dandyism, a unique cultural and aesthetic movement that emphasizes self-expression, personal style, and defiance against racial stereotypes.
With 12 sections focusing on characteristics like Heritage, Freedom, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism, the exhibition promises to delve deep into the nuances of Black style, celebrating the boldness and creativity of the Black diaspora.
The guests at Met Gala
This year, the Met Gala will feature a record number of guests. About 450 VIPs, including stars from the worlds of fashion, film, sports, and even politics, will be on the guest list. And Bollywood fans will be thrilled to see Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara Advani joining the prestigious crowd for the first time.
So, as the countdown to the Met Gala begins, are you ready to see some jaw-dropping looks this year?
