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Not to sound pretentious bc I truly only learned like…two years ago but the met gala does not work the way a lot of us think it does

is this for real. someone explain.

it’s a white tie charity gala. It’s not meant to be a costume party and the “theme” refers to the actual like them of the gala as in the clothing s not the people who attend. That’s why people show up in a black dress or something simple cuz…it’s a charity thing, not a couture show. Also Anna Wintour oversees everything, everyone that’s invited and who is wearing what designer. 

i already knew it was a charity event (bc that’s what a gala is for…) bc i work in the museums field and everyone hears about the met gala & i STILL think it’s weak to not dress to match a costume exhibition theme because that is the WHOLEEEE point. it is literally a gala for the Costume Institute. 

also like yeah it’s a charity thing but it’s a spectacle which is why Anna Wintour has so much control

ALSO LET’S CLARIFY:

Yes, the Met Gala is USUALLY white or black tie, HOWEVER dressing according to the theme is 100% expected:

What is the dress code?
Guests attending the annual event must dress to the theme: think pieces inspired by Catholic imagery. Usually there is a separate dress code attached, be it black or white tie, but that is yet to be announced. 

the theme is in ADDITION to the dress code and you’re supposed to do BOTH (lots of men failed to dress appropriately for a White Tie event too). 

and it’s a by invitation event – then people are invited are matched to various designers. once designers and attendees are matched, then the coordination of entire TABLES of outfits (i.e. who is sitting together at the gala) begins. first they invite special guests who attend for free (if Anna Wintour likes you) and then they sell tickets to select people. 

while vogue tries to be all “it’s not costume-y wah wah” the truth is, this is for a COSTUME institute, and high fashion is absolutely appropriate, and so is dressing on theme. 

eta: the reason this charity event exists is because The Met Costume Institute is responsible for financing itself as a curatorial department, the museum doesn’t finance that curatorial department.