US EditionMet Gala has already raised record-breaking $31M, Metropolitan Museum of Art CEO says, crossing $30M mark for first time
- The 77th annual Met Gala hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art will take place on Monday evening in New York City as a high-profile fashion event.
- This year's gala highlights the museum’s inaugural fashion showcase focused exclusively on creators of color, featuring Black celebrities as hosts and signaling a move toward greater inclusivity.
- The event features a select guest list with individual tickets priced at $75,000 and tables starting at $350,000, supporting the Costume Institute’s operating budget.
- The Met Gala is projected to generate over $31 million this year—setting a new record for the event and surpassing last year’s $26 million—despite incurring staging expenses in the seven-figure range.
- The record haul reinforces the gala’s cultural and financial importance, sustaining the Costume Institute and influencing the city’s gala season despite its high price and exclusivity.
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Met Gala has already raised record-breaking $31M, Metropolitan Museum of Art CEO says, crossing $30M mark for first time
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