2023 Met Gala: From rumoured guest list to estimated ticket price, here’s everything you may want to know
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was decorated with 275,000 bright pink roses for the Met Gala last year, which is considered the grandest night in fashion and attracts a high concentration of celebrities. It is unclear how the museum’s Great Hall will be adorned for this year’s star-studded event, as it approaches.
In 1948, the Met Gala was originally a midnight supper for high society, and it was not even held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Over 70 years later, the Met Gala has transformed into something entirely distinct, renowned for its dizzying red carpet and being one of the most photographed events globally, despite the carpet not always being red.
2023 Met Gala: Date
The Met Gala is well-known for taking place on the first Monday of May, which conveniently falls on May 1 this year. While cameras are not permitted inside the gala itself, those interested in watching the red carpet live can do so via a live stream provided by Vogue. As the Met Gala is the fundraising project of Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the publication has an exclusive on the event.
2023 Met Gala: Theme
The theme for the Met Gala is typically based on the latest fashion exhibit opening at the museum. This year’s dress code is “In honour of Karl,” which is inspired by the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The exhibition showcases 150 articles of clothing and documents the German-born designer’s career, starting from his early days as an assistant to Pierre Balmain, followed by his tenure at Fendi, Chloé, and his eponymous label. It culminates with his work at Chanel, where he spent several decades before passing away in 2019. Attendees of the Met Gala are expected to draw inspiration for their outfits from this exhibition.
2023 Met Gala: Estimated ticket price
The cost of attending the Met Gala has significantly increased this year, with a seat at the event now reportedly priced at USD $50,000 compared to last year’s USD $30,000. Celebrities who are hesitant to pay the exorbitant price would still think twice before pulling out of the event because according to rumours, declining an invitation once can lead to permanent exclusion from the guest list.
2023 Met Gala: Rumoured guest list
The guest list for the Met Gala 2023 has been rumoured, and it includes some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, and sports. Some of the notable names on the list include Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bieber. Also, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish are some of the artists that are expected to attend the event. Additionally, sports stars like Roger Federer and models like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Gisele Bundchen might also make an appearance at the fashion event.