Met Gala: How People Get Invited To The Fundraising Event & How Much Does A Single Ticket Cost?
Reportedly, the cost of a ticket to the Met Gala reportedly ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per person.
One of the most exclusive and highly anticipated events in the fashion industry is the 'Met Gala.' Celebrities from all over the world attend this annual event in the most unique and unimaginable outfits.
The Met Gala is a fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 'The Costume Institute' in New York City. This year's Met Gala too, saw some of the biggest names in the fashion and entertainment industry.
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But, do you know how these celebs get invited to the Met Gala?
Met Gala event is invite-only, and the guest list is curated by the event's co-chairs, who are usually high-profile figures in the fashion and entertainment industries.
The theme of the event is decided by the co-chairs, along with the Costume Institute's curator-in-charge, and then the guest list is selected considering factors such as the guest's relevance to the theme and their impact on fashion and culture.
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Alia Bhatt among 400 guests, who attended the Met Gala 2023
Approximately 400 guests including Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, were invited to the exclusive fundraising event for the Costume Institute held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Alia marked her debut at the star-studded fundraising event.
How much do celebrities spend to attend the Met Gala?
The ticket for Met Gala ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per person and according to a report on Mint, this year's Met Gala ticket for a single person has been priced at over Rs 40 lakh which is around $50,000.
Tables on the other hand were made available at around a staggering Rs 2.5 crore ($300,000) Tickets are not available for purchase, and even if you are invited, you still have to pay a hefty amount to attend the star-studded event.
Not just on tickets, guests also spend a significant amount of money on their outfits and accessories. Known for its extravagant fashion, guests at Met Gala are expected to dress according to the theme of the event and this year's theme was 'in honour of late Karl Lagerfeld.'
While Bollywood's Alia Bhatt wore a stunning white gown to the event, Isha Ambani carried a super expensive ¡®doll bag¡¯ to the Met Gala 2023 and it was worth a whopping Rs 24 Lakh.
Despite the huge cost, the Met Gala continues to be a must-attend event for anyone who wants to make a statement in the fashion world.
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