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

The Met Gala as we know it today is one of the biggest events for fashion, celebrities and pop culture alike. However, it wasn’t always the star-studded and dramatic costume-filled night it is now. It first started off as a charity event created by publicist Eleanor Lambert to raise funds for the then-newly founded Costume Institute. The event took a cultural shift when Diana Vreeland was tapped as a consultant for the Costume Institute, changing the venue of the Met Gala to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and adding gala themes. Now, Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour oversees the benefit, guest list and theme, working closely with the Met each year for the event. She also is said to even approve what designers the high-profile guests wear, and rejecting a table sponsor’s chosen guests in favor of others. Here, WWD breaks down all you need to know about the history of the Met Gala, including information about the 2025 soirée. What was the Met Gala’s initial purpose? Bob Mackie and Cher at the 1985 Met Gala. The event started off as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, serving as an opening celebration for its annual exhibit. After the Met Gala, the exhibit is in the museum

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