Why do Celebrities Dress so Weird at the Met Gala?

If you've seen the looks from the MET Gala 2021, or even any year, you might wonder why celebrities wear such 'weird' outfits. Let's look at it, but first, know what the Met Gala is and why it's organised every year with such a huge budget.

What is the Met Gala?

The show Met Gala, usually called the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit and commonly known as the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising gala. It is organised in New York City for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Why was the Met Gala Organised?

It is generally the grand ceremony for the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit.

It is celebrated every year, and there is always a theme followed. Since guests are expected to match their fashion choices to the exhibit's article, the show sets the spirit for the formal attire for the evening.

History

Like everything has a point and history, it also carries history for this weirdness. The name Met Gala is derived from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.

Now the actual question arises.

What is the Reason Behind Celebrities Wearing such 'Weird' Clothes

By considering any other fashion show, the MET Gala is quite plentiful. It's been called the fashion world's Oscars, and the event always surprises us with its themes and outfits.

The Purpose of this Weirdness

Each year, there’s displayed in the exhibit theme, also the dress code for the party. In terms of fashion, it is an opportunity for designers and cut and sew services to work closely with celebrities on outfits, and stars are generally encouraged to dress innovatively rather than sticking to the rules.

That is the main reason and purpose why designers come up with unusual and freakish outfits that draw attention to the audience and media.

Most of the time, the exhibits feature talented designers from the past, which can be seen in the outfits. Choosing a theme that tells a story or teaches something about history is fitting.

The celebrities may also dress in a societal issue that needs to be resolved, or they can also feature human rights in their outfits, carrying fashion along.

Who gets the Invitation to the Met Gala?

If celebrities are invited to the MET Gala by a famous brand, the customary rule is to wear clothes from that brand and represent it at the event.

Added to it, not everyone is eligible to get an invite to Theal are the world's top musicians, film-makers, Broadway performers, and fashion are among those invited to the festival designers. And the list of guests and hosts keeps changing each year.

MET invites celebs to dress according to the theme in their costume and outfit. The celebs then hire the top designers, apparel brands (like Prada) and sublimation clothing manufacturers to design something, jaw-dropping, as we see.

So the Answer to this Weirdness is The Theme.

So now we know the reason behind those scary, freakish and creepy dressing at a fashion event at the Met Gala. Celebrities invited to this charity event must dress according to the theme of the event.

The total cost of attending the Met Gala per person is $30,000, and it gives them a chance to showcase their creativity in fashion. So, most of them dress as per the theme each year, the gala.