This year’s theme is ‘About Time: Fashion and Duration’, inspired by 1992 Sally Potter film Orlando, and will kick off the opening of this year’s fashion exhibition at the Costume Institute, of the same name. That’s how much the Met Gala raised at last year’s ball. It remains to be seen whether they will all go ahead, as the Met says it has canceled some public events, limited staff travel and is working with the CDC and health officials in New York. Key background: The annual ball is a fundraiser for the Met Museum’s Costume Institute, with tickets going for $35,000 this year, according to The Cut. Further reading: C-19 Event Cancellation Tracker: Millions Are Changing Plans After Concerts, Sporting Contests, Parades Canceled (Carter Coudriet)

Source: Forbes March 12, 2020 13:18 UTC