Famously referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the Met Gala is one of the most talked-about events in the month of May. Created by publicist Eleanor Lambert to raise funds for the then-newly-founded Costume Institute, the event initially served as an opening celebration for its annual exhibit. Held every year on the first Monday Read More
The highly anticipated night of high-octane glamour, Met Gala 2024 is finally here! With the carpet unfurled, the illustrious star-studded affair witnessed looks that were truly a feast for the eyes. But beyond the glitz and the glam lies a deeper purpose: to serve as a prelude to the Costume Institute’s mission of commemorating the Read More
The term ‘Gilded Age’ was coined and came into use in the 1920s and 1930s. Unmasking this in the novel of 1873, Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner’s presented satire of social issues offset by a thin gold gilding in the ‘The Gilded Age’. The so-called age witnessed major transformations in culture, politics and technology Read More
If you thought you’ve seen it all at the Heavenly Bodies Met Gala red carpet last year, you’re in for a huge surprise. The Met Gala extravaganza of 2019 has recorded the most over the top looks in its history. The theme ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ was deciphered with dramatic sartorial choices as iconic personalities Read More