, philanthropists and some of Manhattan's elite
have no doubt already begun preparations for Monday's benefit for the
Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, dubbed simply “the
Met Gala.” As last-minute fittings and hair appointments are made
throughout New York City, here's a look back at some of the most
memorable fashion choices throughout the years.
The event has taken place since 1946, and it has been
chaired by by Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour since 1995. This year,
Wintour has made singer Taylor Swift an honorary chair, and she will
preside over the event with help from actor Idris Elba and Chief Design
Officer of Apple Jonathan Ive, among others. While celebrities like
Swift attend for free, the rest of the attendees spend at least $25,000
for a spot.
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez wore a daring red gown at the 2015 event.
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Diana
Princess of Wales (left) with her close friend, Liz Tilberis arrive at
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York for the Costume Institute
Ball in 1996.
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Aerosmith
lead singer Steven Tyler arrives with his wife Teresa Barrick (L) and
their daughter for the "Goddess: Costume Institute Benefit Gala" at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art April 28, 2003 in New York City.
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Each year has a theme, as the gala serves as the opening for the Costume Institute’s new exhibition. The theme of this year's event is "Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.” The exhibit is set to explore the intersection between the intimacy of personal fashion choices and their creation in an increasingly technological world.
“Traditionally, the distinction between the haute couture and prêt-à -porter was based on the handmade and the machine-made,” Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute, told Vogue, adding, “But recently this distinction has become increasingly blurred as both disciplines have embraced the practices and techniques of the other.”
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham (C) poses with designers Stefano Gabbana (L) and Domenico Dolce during the Met Gala in 2003.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé arrive at the 2015 event.
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Kim Kardashian wore a revealing and daring dress in 2015, pictured with her husband, rapper Kanye West.
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Wintour has long been both the event's organizer and one of
its most interestingly dressed guests. The enigmatic editor usually
makes a daring fashion choice while donning her usual over-sized
sunglasses. As the New York Times wrote ahead of last year’s gala, “It’s
called the Met Gala, but it’s definitely Anna Wintour’s party.”
Vogue magazine editor Anna Wintour arrives for the 2003 event in New York City.
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