Dream Themes for the MET Gala

Carly Grabher

Ellen Harrison

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Vic chapter.

The MET gala has been in existence for 21 years. Attendees of this exclusive event have included Jackie Kennedy, Kim Kardashian West, Gisele Bundchen and more. The themes are as outrageous as the gala is opulent. In light of the announcement of the 2019 theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion”, here are 5 make-believe themes we hope Anna Wintour would approve of.

Diana: Reign of Colour blocking

Lady Gaga in Murray Arbeid ca. 1986

Commedia dell’arte: the inception of theatre/the age of improvisation

Janelle Monáe in Pierrot costume (based on a drawing by Maurice Sand ca. 1860)

Lanvin: a century of elegance

Meryl Streep in Lanvin ca. 1926

Arturo Di Modica and the Fearless Girl

Brooklynn Prince in Meadham Kirchhoff SS12

Let them eat cake: the rise and fall of Versailles

Cardi B in dress based on a Milena Canonero design (costume designer for Marie Antoinette 2006)

What was your favourite from our list? Tell us about your ideal MET gala theme in the comments below!

All illustrations are artistic renderings by Chloe White; you can find her on Facebook as CeeDoubleyou Art or on Instagram as GroovyDoodler

Carly Grabher

U Vic '20

Carly Grabher is in her fifth year of Creative Writing at The University of Victoria with a minor in Gender Studies. She is the Campus Correspondent of the UVic chapter and has been a contributing writer and editor with Her Campus for four years. In addition to writing articles, Carly formerly danced and worked at Canada's National Ballet School, redesigned the website for The University of Victoria Faculty Association, and worked as the communications and events assistant with UVic's Co-operative Education Program and Career Services.