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Met Gala Raises Record $42M for Art
6 May
Summary
- Met Gala's 'Fashion Is Art' theme raised $42 million.
- Individual tickets for the event cost $100,000.
- Celebrities aim for avant-garde moments, not just pretty looks.
The annual Met Gala, a significant fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, concluded Monday night. This year's event, centered around the theme "Fashion Is Art," achieved a record-breaking fundraising total of $42 million. Attendees showcased avant-garde fashion, aiming for indelible artistic statements rather than mere prettiness.
The gala's setting featured a trompe l'oeil cobblestone carpet against a backdrop reminiscent of a Monet painting. This artistic environment complemented the theme, which highlighted the intersection of fashion and art. The exclusivity of the event was underscored by individual ticket prices, which were set at $100,000.
