It is a Fundraiser event for the Costume Institute.

The first Met Gala was organized by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1948

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Since 1995, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has chaired the event.

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Each year, the Met Gala revolves around a specific theme that coincides with the Costume Institute's exhibition.

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The Met Gala is widely considered the most important and glamorous event in the fashion world.

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It is often dubbed as the "Oscars of the East Coast" or the "Super Bowl of fashion."

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The guest list is highly selective, comprising A-list celebrities from various industries

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Individual tickets for the Met Gala can cost around $75,000, and tables can go for as much as $350,000.

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To maintain an air of exclusivity and sophistication, there is a strict "no selfies" rule inside the Met Gala.

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