By: Mia Balterra

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK – On May 2nd, 2022; New York’s high society, celebrities, and fashion icons gathered to walk the red carpet for the event of the season: the 2022 Met Gala. The words “Gilded Glamor” have been circulating the internet referring to the gala, and critics have not held back on outfits that apparently lacked glamor and gilt. This has led to the common misconception that this was the theme for the evening, but in fact it was only the dress code, the real theme was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” a continuation of last year’s theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Yet it appears critics were not the only ones who ignored the official theme, as most celebrities seemed to latch onto only the words “Gilded Glamor” when it came to their attire. 

Before examining which celebrities nailed the look for the event, let’s discuss the theme and the dress code of the evening. In America: An Anthology of…