Met Gala is the biggest fashion extravaganza which takes place on the first Monday of May every year. It has a few well-kept secrets.
Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, is the powerhouse behind the exhibition. She invites an exclusive list of people to the gala.
However, a solo ticket costs $30,000, while a table at the event goes up to $275,000. The lucky designers with an exclusive invite don’t have to pay up.
The celebrities modelling for top designers also attend the event without having the pony up the big bucks. Beyond a designer’s muse, Wintour has the final say over every attendee's outfit.
The ideal number of guests is 500 and a lot of thought goes into seating arrangement and avoiding Hollywood exes and feuding stars getting awkward.
Also, spouses are not allowed to sit next to each other so that they meet new people and bond.
There’s also a warning: "The use of phones for photography and social media will not be permitted inside the gala."
Technically, you must be 18 years or older to attend Met Gala, unless you have famous parents or get invited.
The celebs meet Wintour her after walking the red carpet and see The Costume Institute's exhibition before it opens for public. Then there’s food, music and dancing.
Also, the theme for every year is decided a year in advance. Woah! Certainly a well-crafted experience for fashionistas.