Am I the only one with a distaste for the Met Gala?

[Laffy Kat]

Rich people wanting even more attention and looking frankly ridiculous?

Before you tell me it's for charity, why don't the rich invitees simply donate whatever small fortune they've spent on their get-up?

[SheltieLover]

1. Happy to say I have no idea what it is.

[montanacowboy]

2. I second the motion

ridiculous outfits people looking ridiculous, ugh
the only one that has any class is Kamala in her gorgeous black and white, the rest look like idiots

[a kennedy]

3. I am watching the red carpet to it....The Met Gala......

and you’re right…..give the $$$$ to something we can her about. Ugh……

They are honoring Black designers right??? I thought I heard that.

[Clouds Passing]

4. Ostentacious

[TommyT139]

5. Most of the clothes are not purchased

...but rather loaned, from vintage collections, or one-offs, couture made for the theme by some of the greatest artists in their field.

The tables are sponsored by major donors who put forth an invite list; invitees need to be approved by Anna Wintour. Its primary beneficiary is the Costume Institute.

The gala is not to everyone's taste. But each year represents a theme that is often a countercultural message from the artistic world. This year's event highlights Black dandyism. With its overtones of queer joy and creativity, centering a tradition of Black masculinity, the Met Gala offers another version of what values are important, influential, and worthy of nurturing.

This year especially, that's everything the Trumpists despise.

[mopinko]

7. there's been a lot of gender bending the last few yrs.

i mean, is art of any kind useful? only if u mean, does it make us more human?
i think in the past it’s been a parade of $$$$$. but it’s becoming something else in a time we rly need something else.

[TommyT139]

9. Yes indeed.

It takes the current cultural obsession with gender norms, and turns it inside out, playfully, manifesting through some of the most famous people in popular culture, and other people far less so.

And really, while a fair number of the people invited are very well off financially, many are just...not. And because all invitees must be approved by Anna Wintour, no one can just buy their way into the Met Gala.

After all, it's not Mar-a-lago!

[Laffy Kat]

10. And I do like that aspect of the Gala.

I also like that it promotes art. It's just so damned elitist.

The movie and tele award shows bug me, too.

My problem, I think, is that I despise the ultra-rich and all of their trimmings.

[electric_blue68]

15. Geeeze, Art is often beautiful, or challenging....

... .in more modern times.

Beautiful art is uplifting!

And challenging art...

challenges in different ways.

[Drum]

13. Thanks for the clear summation.

I’ve lived in NYC 35+ years, and of course the Met Gala makes the news here, and your description is accurate and the underlying politics, especially this year, are real.

[3catwoman3]

6. I just scrolled all thru the pictures at the Vanity Fair link.

Anna Wintour (VOGUE editor) and Heidi Klum looked good, but that was about it.

My practical nurse self always wonders, with some of the very voluminous garments, how the hell do you go to the bathroom?

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/met-gala-2025-red-carpet-all-the-looks?srsltid=AfmBOoorXmGpV-D6GbDJ-tBigV6j66jx1Pp3cdzYVpN4FUAKRNZduCBO

[Laffy Kat]

12. I know!

Wasn't there a woman last year that had to be carried to her seat because her dress was so tight? So many of participants, especially the women, become little more than ornaments.

[mopinko]

8. that's just not how it works.

i’ve done a fair amount of fundraising in my time, including arts orgs. ppl need a focus, a reason to give AT THIS MOMENT. and honestly, i’d bet good money that many check ARE written by ppl who wouldnt b caught dead in some of those get ups, and who dont go to fancy parties. there r many who just quietly support the cause. and many who write small checks that add up.
this kind of event gives a lot of exposure, a lot of pr without which orgs like the met wd not survive.

it’s just how human brains work, and that’s y they do it.

[choie]

11. I'm with you.

To me, it smacks of "fiddling while Rome burns."

[electric_blue68]

14. I love it.

Got to have some fun, for goodness sakes in these scary times. Love looking at the fashions.
As an NYC'r been seeing the exhibition some days or weeks later for ?8+ yrs now

[electric_blue68]

16. As far as being rich? I'd like to have been modesty rich after taxes say 4 mil or so Why?

I'd have hoped I made it through my art making.
I'm spiritual and partly a material girl. Love some very cool clothes. Oh a couple diamonds, and rubies really just some. I once held a diamond & ruby necklace Woah It was for a jewelry brochure at our photo shoot catalouge company. It was gogeous!!!
Also ome gorgeous jewelry, w/wo gems, in 22 k gold! Even 24k It's very delicate!)
An extra cool apt.

I don't need, want brand items.

Vacations back to Paris (which was a gifted trip). 2 overnight in the Hotel at the Grand Canyon ("only" there in the afternoon, it was still amazing). Back to San Juan, PR. Back to San Francisco. Finally get to Chicago! Maaaybe Egypt - The Pyramids! The Blue Mosque in Istanbul. (after their dictator's gone)

Besides all that -- I'd figure out best high yielding bank stuff etc. Because....
I'd have so much more money to give away to people and places in need! Charities, food banks, lower income schools (like art supplies, musical instruments), some non-profits, disaster relief, etc. It... I would have hoped it would have been great.

The best of course would be the transformation of our USA into a much more equitable society!

[jmowreader]

17. I went through the CNN report on the "best looks"...

Here's what I think:

1. Bad Bunny's purse looks WAY too much like a bowling ball bag. Sorry dude, no one should ever carry a bowling ball bag unless there's a bowling ball in it.

2. Not digging on all the trains.

3. Serena Williams' dress looks way too much like a down-filled coat.

4. Lots of guys wearing dresses. None of them are wearing eye shadow. You need both to make this look work.

5. Cynthia Erivo showed up with a completely shaved head. French wide-leg trousers would have worked well with this look. And seriously ladies? Shaved head and no makeup - or not-intense makeup - doesn't scream "I'm fierce," it yells "I'm on chemo." If you're going for a look you need to take it all the way.

6. Anne Hathaway looked good.

7. Teyana Taylor's outfit harkens back to the Carol Burnett "Gone with the Wind" parody.

8. Anna Wintour, the Gatekeeper of Fashion, looked...well, kinda bland.