On the first Monday of May every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City attracts people from around the world to its star-studded event. The red carpets at the museum are walked upon by celebrities from around the world in stunning and gorgeous-looking attires. The celebrities turn out to be true pieces of art at the Met Gala.
The event that started as a midnight supper in 1948 is today an arena to display one’s fashion statement, and sense of beauty. Along with these, attending Met Gala is also a shout-out to how much money you have to spend on the fundraiser. With a guest list that is withheld until the last minute and a unique Met Gala theme, everything adds fun to the starry night.
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Who Gets Invited To The Met Gala?
Famous, rich and powerful can be the simplest way to describe the guest list for the Met Gala. In 2022, the number of guests was 400 just like the year before. But before the pandemic, the guest list would soar high as 500 or even 600. And all these celebrities are sure to be A-listers.
In addition, there will also be celebrities who are the talk of the town. This includes the recent winners of Grammy or Oscar, and stars who are currently a fan-favorite. Models, pop stars, sports, politics, and Broadway stars can also be part of the list.
After the red carpet, celebrities and guests spend their time getting a tour of the exhibits and mingling with each other. This cocktail hour is followed by a formal dinner and a fancy show by a high-profile performer.
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How Much Do Celebrities Pay To Be At The Met Gala?
There is a way to get to the Met Gala for free. And that is to be chosen by a designer whose work will be featured at the fundraiser and would have a table. And if chosen by the designer, the celebrity will be wearing the outfit designed by that designer.
According to The Evening Standard, the cost of a table for a designer would be $200,000 to $300,000. The designers will fill the table with the stars who they have dressed.
If not invited by a designer, then the celebrity will have to pay for a ticket. The ticket will cost around $35,000. But still, it is hard to secure a spot if not on the original guest list.
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