The Met Gala, which has been held annually on the first Monday of May since 1948, raises funds for the museum’s Costume Institute. The event features extravagant celebrity attire based on a theme, blending fashion with art.
The Anna Wintour Costume Center houses the Met’s vast collection of fashion, spanning seven centuries. The collection showcases over 33,000 items.
Diana Vreeland, the legendary fashion editor, served as a special consultant to the Costume Institute and curated pivotal exhibitions. Her influence revolutionized how fashion is perceived as an art form.