NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 (AFP) – The world of celebrities and fashion comes together on Monday night at the gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Met), a philanthropic party, which had its last two editions affected by the pandemic.
In the heart of Manhattan, the iconic annual event brings together hundreds of celebrities dressed by major brands on the Met’s steps, in sophisticated, glamorous, unlikely outfits, or carrying political messages. ADVERTISING The “Dress code 2022” of the party, which is among the most selective on the planet? “Gilded glamour”, words that refer to the “Golden Age”, the American golden age of the late 19th century.
Co-host Blake Lively was one of the first stars to cause awe, showing off a Versace gown with a large copper satin bow that unfolded to reveal a turquoise train. The actress, whose husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, wore a brown velvet tuxedo, described the dress as an homage to New York City architecture, including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
The list of hundreds of stars in fashion, music, film, politics and business, especially Americans, was kept secret until the last moment, and includes personalities such as Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, actress Katherine Copperfied, Olivia Rodrigo, Elon Musk . , Hillary Clinton and Glenn C, were present at this great fashion event.
The eternal director of “Vogue” magazine, Anna Wintour, shone in a Chanel dress. It is she who approves the guest list for the event. Tickets to the prestigious party cost $35,000 for a seat at dinner. A table reservation costs $200,000 to $300,000. – ‘TAX THE RICH’ – For the 2021 edition, transferred from May to September due to the pandemic – after a total cancellation in 2020 -, the show was in charge of Billie Eilish, transformed into Marylin Monroe with platinum blonde hair and dress with Oscar de la Renta train in peach. The muse of the American left Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also caused a sensation with her ivory dress.
The evening itself is co-chaired by an all-star quartet: actor couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Oscar-winning actress Regina King and comedian and musician Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Broadway hit “Hamilton” and author of several songs at Disney…. –
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