Met Gala: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit

Photos

Cardi B poses on pink Met Gala steps wearing an extravagant deep red gown with a dramatic, feathered train, surrounded by photographers and floral decorations.

Four mannequins with sculptural, voluminous red and pink garments by Rei Kawakubo, each with wild blond wigs, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

“Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”

Rihanna poses on the red carpet in an elaborate yellow gown with a long, ornate train at the 2015 Met Gala, surrounded by photographers.

Indian actress Alia Bhatt

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