The roots of the Met Gala stretch back to 1948, long before it became the super-producer Anna Wintour’s signature event. It was established by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a midnight supper to raise money for the newly founded Costume Institute. In its infancy, the event was a decidedly local affair, attended by New York society figures and fashion insiders, with tickets costing a mere $50. The goal was simple: to raise the profile of American fashion and secure funding for the Institute.
: The chief curator at the Costume Institute who conceptualized the groundbreaking show. Key Themes & Highlights The First Monday In May
The roots of the Met Gala stretch back to 1948, long before it became the super-producer Anna Wintour’s signature event. It was established by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a midnight supper to raise money for the newly founded Costume Institute. In its infancy, the event was a decidedly local affair, attended by New York society figures and fashion insiders, with tickets costing a mere $50. The goal was simple: to raise the profile of American fashion and secure funding for the Institute.
: The chief curator at the Costume Institute who conceptualized the groundbreaking show. Key Themes & Highlights