- By Aanchal Sharma
- Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
It’s that time of the year again. Fashion enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the most famous days of fashion in the year; the MET Gala 2023. With Alia Bhatt joining the likes of Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone as one of the Indian faces to be a part of the fashion event, here’s all you need to know about MET Gala.
What Is The MET Gala?
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One of the biggest fashion events in the world, the MET gala is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
When Is The MET Gala?
Every year, the MET Gala takes place on the first Monday in the month of May. This year, the event will be taking place on May 1, 2023.
What Is The Theme Of MET Gala 2023?
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The theme of the MET gala is one of the most important parts of the event. Every celebrity arriving for the event must dress according to the theme of the year.
This year, the 2023 Met Gala theme will be ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’. This will be done to honour late German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who was a regular attendee at the gala. The veteran passed away in 2019.
Why Is The MET Gala So Popular?
Every year, the biggest names in the fashion industry arrive at the MET gala to make it a world affair. For fashion enthusiasts, it is a time to see celebrities don creativity and haute couture pieces which otherwise could be considered ‘outlandish’.
MET Gala 2023 Hosts
For this year’s MET gala, hosts have been roped in from 5 categories including television, movies, sports, music and fashion. Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer Michaela Coel, Oscar-winning actor Penélope Cruz, legendary tennis player Roger Federer, Grammy-winning songstress Dua Lipa and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will be hosting the MET gala 2023.
How To Attend The MET Gala?
Unfortunately, not everyone buy a ticket to the MET Gala. The cost of a ticket is estimated to be at USD 50,000. The guest list too is kept under the wraps until the last moment.