​Commonly referred to as both the Met Ball and the Met Gala, the event officially known as the Costume Institute Gala serves as a fundraiser dedicated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, heralding the commencement of its annual fashion exhibit in a blaze of style and opulence.Met Gala 2024: Things to look forward
​Commonly referred to as both the Met Ball and the Met Gala, the event officially known as the Costume Institute Gala serves as a fundraiser dedicated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, heralding the commencement of its annual fashion exhibit in a blaze of style and opulence.