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The 2022 Met Gala’s theme has drawn some mixed reactions.
The much-anticipated Met Gala returns this year on the first Monday of May after a brief hiatus due to the coronavirus. Guests at the second part of the September event were told that the theme was Gilded Glamor and White Tie.
As usual, the fashion theme comes from the exhibition kicking off the gala – ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion’, the second of star curator Andrew Bolton’s two-part show exploring the roots of American style.
However, many felt it was ironic given the current state of America’s economy. The US economy contracted at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the most recent quarter despite solid consumer and business spending.
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Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner have appeared on the red carpet at past Met Galas. (Getty Images)
“It’s too conspicuous for the Met Gala to have a ‘Gilded Age’ theme on the same day that we know the US economy is shrinking,” a Business Insider reporter wrote on Twitter.
“Gilded glamour? You’re begging for pitchforks, aren’t you?” Tom Bevans, co-founder and president of Real Clear Politics, tweeted.
“The WHCA and the Met Gala are just days apart, right after today’s economic news. Just an absolutely perfect look for everyone involved,” another Added reporter.
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Kylie Jenner and Rihanna at past Met Galas. (Getty Images)
“Flawless timing,” David Burge tweeted.
Others are looking forward to the event and have commented on who could wear the theme best.
“Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj would chew the Gilded Glamor theme for this year’s Met Gala.” wrote one user next to photos of the two.
“The theme of the Met Gala is Gilded Glamour? Doja is ready.” another user added.
The theme and participants usually draw some criticism from viewers.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended the September 2021 Met Gala. (Getty Images)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y., was criticized after attending September’s gala in a dress that read “Tax the Rich.” The choice of dress drew criticism as tickets to the Met Gala can reportedly cost as much as $30,000.
In general, companies buy tables. A fashion label – Michael Kors, for example – would then house its desired celebrities or fashion muses. But each paid seat reportedly costs around $35,000, though some guests are invited for free.
Speaking on the red carpet, Ocasio-Cortez said she spoke to the dress’s designer, Aurora James, about “what it means to be working-class women of color at the Met.”
“And we said we can’t just play along, but we have to break the fourth wall and challenge some of the institutions, and while the Met is known for its spectacle, let’s talk about it,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.