The First Monday in May

The Met Gala is an extravagant fundraising event that displays fashion at the Met in NYC, held annually since '71. Its the event I would most like to attend and every year cannot wait to see what designers take is on the theme. The documentary, The First Monday in May gives us a behind the scenes look at the process that goes into creating the lavish event, based on 2015's Met Ball. I learnt a lot that I didn't know. The fact that brands/designers have plus ones and these people are picked specifically as their muses for their aesthetic. Many big name celebrities attend and thats what brings the attention. The event is very exclusive therefore I have never been able to see what the inside looks like, only the red carpet. The exhibition of each year's theme is for show a few months following the event, the next time I am in New York in the summer I will make sure I visit. Each room has its own feel/mood on the different takes.

"It's the pinnacle of art, fashion and culture." – Andrew Au

My favourite looks over the years are below. Kate Moss' '95 look is timeless and classic in a slip dress. Rihanna's 2014 two-piece is different and edgy. Kim Kardashian's 2015 feathered white dress is gorgeous and Beyonce's 2015 revealing outfit is scandalous but the embellishment distracts. However, Rihanna's 2015 yellow dress that took 2 years to make is the one that stole the show and the most memorable Met Gala outfit yet. Blake Lively's delicate 2016 gown is graceful and pretty. Lastly, Lily-Rose Depp's debut was so fierce especially the fur coat to match!