The Met Gala will be held on May 2, and we can just anticipate the number of corsets and extravagant wigs parading the exclusive red carpet. With this year’s theme, “Gilded Glamour and White Tie,” the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is calling on the elegant fashion of the 19th century.
To complete the second part of the Costume Institute’s exhibition “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” attendees have one more chance to interpret American fashion. But A-listers are not the only ones prepping for the big night; many of us may be preparing to watch celebrities walk the carpet in jaw-dropping outfits.
Hosting Met Gala-worthy parties is rapidly becoming a norm among fashion and entertainment lovers. So embracing this tradition from home with friends and family seems like the perfect Monday night plan.
Although the no-phone allowed policy makes it hard to know where to begin, SINGULART has done some digging and shared it with HOLA! USA the ins and outs of the event and provided some top tips for hosting your own Met Gala event.
To watch the event tune to Vogue’s website starting at 6 p.m. ET, or E!
© LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXHost your 2022’s Met Gala in style
The theme of 2022 is “America: An Anthology of Fashion,” further described as “gilded glamour” it is a nod towards the few decades following American independence, where economic growth boomed across the newly reformed America. To host your gala, you could follow the year’s theme or pick another theme.
© Joanna KosinskaThe Invites
First of all, create a list of the people you wish to attend your gala. Be sure to dispatch invites well in advance, especially if there are themed outfits involved. The guests will appreciate having the extra time to prepare!
© AirbnbThe Outfits
Once your guests have received plenty of notice, you can look towards curating the perfect outfit. How you prepare your outfit depends on your budget and your theme. If you’re looking to mirror this year’s theme of gilded glamour, then think outfits of luxury, gold, and elaborate details. The Met Gala is all about getting the perfect fit, so make sure you provide guests ample photo opportunities upon arrival. After all, if there isn’t a selfie on Instagram, did you really attend the Met Gala?
© UnsplashThe Decorations
The Met Gala is exclusive, demure, and notoriously high-class, so your decorations should reflect whatever the theme may be. If you do decide to follow the theme of the year, which is gilded glamour, here is some inspiration:
1. Fresh flowers with large feathers incorporated between each flower will rightfully reflect the fashion during gilded America. It was, at that time, seen as attractive to use large feathers decoratively.
2. Delicate fabrics: invest in pure-linen tablecloths and napkins instead of paper ones. The gilded age of America was all about quality over quantity.
3. Outdoor seating: preferably, you’ll be able to sit outside under decoratively beaded parasols. In gilded America, elegant parasols were used to distinguish between who was “in” and who wasn’t.
© UnsplashThe Menu
The Met Gala never serves food items that can cause bad breath or residue on the guests’ teeth. For this reason, the menu always excludes parsley, garlic, and onion. After the event, guests are always invited to one hour of cocktails, so prepare to have a couple of recipes up your sleeve. Aside from that, the menu is largely down to the host. However, it is crucial to consider any allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences your guests might have.
© UnsplashThe Entertainment
All met galas have A-listers ready to perform the night away. As your budget may not stretch to an A-list act, you could look to more local talent or simply use your imagination. Some ideas could be:
1. A local band or singer
2. A DJ A comedian
3. Create a playlist of your guests’ favorite songs
4. Livestream the real met gala!
© GettyImagesBe the hostess with the mostess
Set to host 2022’s met gala are Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Set to host your met gala is you! Therefore, you must know how to pull it off.
Here is some advice:
1. Always offer a drink upon arrival
2. Take everyone’s jacket upon arrival
3. Draft up a seating chart for the event for an extra bit of poshness
4. Be sure to make time for all of your guests equally
5. Inform the neighbors if you plan to have guests in the garden to avoid any complaints
6. Plan some party games
