What is the Met Gala and what are its eligibility requirements?

The Met Gala is an exclusive annual fundraising event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that supports the museum's Costume Institute. Attendance is by invitation only and requires significant connections in fashion, entertainment, or high society.

What is the Met Gala

The Met Gala, officially called the Costume Institute Gala, is an annual fundraising event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event raises money to support the museum's Costume Institute, which studies and displays historical and contemporary fashion. Each year features a different fashion theme that guides what guests wear. The gala is considered one of the most prestigious and exclusive fashion events in the world.