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This year’s Met Gala was held on May 7, 2018, and the theme was Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, modeled after this year’s exhibit at the Met. The host’s this year were Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Donatella Versace, and Amal Clooney.
What has been dubbed as “Met Monday” is something spectators and attendees look forward to every year, and is one of the most glamourous nights of the year, also being referred to as “Oscars for the East Coast.” It is an invite only event, the exclusivity aiding in creating the buzz around the event. Another generator of the excitement that surrounds the event is the fact that cameras, press, and posting, are all not allowed into the actual event.
The only thing that spectators actually get to see is the red carpet leading to the gala. Because of this, the main attraction of the night for those not attending is what the guests are wearing. The Met Gala is notorious for having a new and riveting theme each year, which those attending are supposed to dress for. However, some do not dress to the theme, which is especially true in years past.
Regardless, the night is one where all guests dress to impress, trying out avant garde looks, and stepping out of the box in whatever direction they can. This year’s show stoppers ranged from one of the co-hosts herself, Rihanna in custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano, Sasha Lane in Tory Burch and Tamara Mellon, Migos in Versace, Chadwick Boseman in Versace and Bulgari jewelry, and Jared Leto in Gucci. All five men stepped out of the typical, overdone simple black tux mold, running with the theme. Other notably dressed attendees included Madonna in Jean Paul Gaultier, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in custom Ralph Lauren Collection and Anita Ko jewelry, Kate Bosworth in Oscar de la Renta and Tacori jewelry, Cardi B in Jeremy Scott, Lana del Rey in Gucci, SZA in Versace, and Katy Perry in Versace.
