The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, also known as the Met Gala and the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising event held since 1946. Each event has a different theme, celebrating that year's Costume Institute's exhibition.
© REUTERS / Lucas JacksonSinger Rihanna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass" in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
Singer Rihanna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass" in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Andrew KellyBritish model Karen Elson arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
British model Karen Elson arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© AFP 2023 / Timothy A. ClaryNaomi Campbell arrives at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass”. New Yrk, May 4, 2015.
Naomi Campbell arrives at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass”. New Yrk, May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Andrew KellyUS model Lily Aldridge arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
US model Lily Aldridge arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© AFP 2023 / TIMOTHY A. CLARYBeyonce and Jay Z arrive at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass” May 4, 2015 in New York
Beyonce and Jay Z arrive at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass” May 4, 2015 in New York
© REUTERS / Andrew Kelly US actress Zoe Kravitz (R) and U.S. singer Miley Cyrus arrive for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
US actress Zoe Kravitz (R) and U.S. singer Miley Cyrus arrive for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Andrew KellyUS actress and singer Selena Gomez arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
US actress and singer Selena Gomez arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Lucas JacksonKaty Perry and Madonna arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
Katy Perry and Madonna arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© AP Photo / Charles SykesJennifer Lawrence arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" in New York. May 4, 2015.
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Jennifer Lawrence arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" in New York. May 4, 2015.
© AFP 2023 / Timothy A. ClaryKim Kardashian and Kanye West arrive at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass”. May 4, 2015.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrive at the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum’s latest exhibit “China: Through the Looking Glass”. May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Lucas JacksonLady Gaga arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
Lady Gaga arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© AP Photo / Charles Sykes/InvisionJennifer Lopez arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass". May 4, 2015.
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Jennifer Lopez arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass". May 4, 2015.
© AP Photo / Evan Agostini/InvisionGeorge Clooney and Amal Clooney arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass". May 4, 2015.
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George Clooney and Amal Clooney arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass". May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Andrew KellyRussian model and actress Irina Shayk arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
Russian model and actress Irina Shayk arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
© REUTERS / Lucas JacksonActress Kerry Washington arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.
Actress Kerry Washington arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in Manhattan, New York. May 4, 2015.