What did the Met gala theme mean?

Think of this year’s gala as a sequel. The 2022 theme, Gilded Glamour, and the 2021 theme, American Independence, are tied to the museum’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which the Met describes as “a two-part exploration of fashion in the United States.”

What was the Met Gala Theme 2022 and what does it mean?

The 2022 Met Gala theme, In America: An Anthology of Fashion, is built around the tenets of American style, and celebrates unsung heroes of US design. See all of the looks from the 2022 Met Gala red carpet here.

What is the story behind Met Gala?

How did the Met Gala start? The Met Gala was founded in 1948 by Lambert, a renowned fashion publicist, as a means to fundraise for the Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit. Lambert is also known for being the founder of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which she established in 1962.

What is the actual point of the Met Gala?

The Met Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute — a collection of more than 33,000 pieces of clothing, jewelry and accessories that documents fashion from the 1400s to now. Media reports estimate the annual galas have raised more than $200 million for the Institute.