Met Gala issues guests their dress code: 'Fashion is Art'
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Key Points:
- Beyoncé will co-chair the Met Gala on May 4, which will have the dress code "Fashion is art," emphasizing the artistic nature of fashion and marking her eighth gala appearance.
- The gala supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and launches its annual spring fashion exhibit, which this year is titled "Costume Art" and explores fashion as a continuous element in art history.
- Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit will showcase nearly 400 objects, pairing 200 garments with 200 artworks to examine diverse body types and perspectives on fashion and art across centuries.
- The exhibit will be housed in the new Conde M. Nast Galleries at the Met, a nearly 12,000-square-foot space designed to enhance visitor
