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Vanessa FriedmanEverything to KnowAbout the 2022 Met GalaMet Monday has arrived! Here's what to know about the fashion event's theme, co-chairs, andmore!The 2022 Met Gala takes place on May 2, 2022, atthe Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City.The theme is “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,”with the dress code being gilded glamourand white tie. Channeling the time periodbetween 1870 to 1890, the event “will ask itsattendees to embody the grandeur—and perhapsthe dichotomy—of Gilded Age New York.The era is known for major industrialization andput the likes of John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, andCornelius Vanderbilt on the map. Unprecedentedprosperity and cultural change were significant.The light bulb was patented, the telephone wasinvented, wages skyrocketed — and seeminglyinstantaneous, so did skyscrapers and fortunes.Serving as a part 2 to last year’s “A Lexicon ofFashion” and paying homage to American history,the official exhibit for this year’s “In America:An Anthology of Fashion” will be on displayin the storied museum’s period-centric rooms.Get ready to step into “fashion’s biggest night.”Regarded as one of the most highly anticipated sartorialscenes of the year, the 2022 Met Gala kicks off on May 2.Notably described as the Academy Awards’ fashionequivalent, the style extravaganza is a fundraisingevent for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s CostumeInstitute, formally titled The Anna Wintour CostumeCenter named after Vogue’s editor-in-chief, whohas been a chair member of the gala since 1995.The exclusive affair draws in the eager eyes ofstyle seekers who can’t wait to catch a glimpseof the star-studded red carpet looks that revolvearound a carefully crafted theme. Celebrities,designers, and change-makers are challengedto create costumes that serve as both afashion statement and a tribute to the concept.Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will serve as 2022Met Gala co-chairs alongside Oscar-winner ReginaKing and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda.Designer Tom Ford, head of Instagram AdamMosseri and Vogue’s Editor-in-chief Wintourwill serve as the gala’s honorary hosts this yearThe Met Gala is an exclusive event with anelite guest list that’s usually kept secret untilthe evening before the extravaganza. Inviteesrange from A-list celebrities to the fashionindustry’s top designers. A few Met Galaregulars include the Kardashian-Jenner family,Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Katy Perry.Some confirmed guests this year include MindyKaling, Lily James, and Gabrielle Union —all of whom have already started sharing their“getting ready” process ahead of the big night!9