Anna Wintour is responsible for the celebrification of both Vogue and the Met Gala. She was responsible for the big push to have celebrities rather than models on the cover of Vogue and I think that decision has had a lasting effect of less creative and exciting cover shoots and fashion editorials which has spilled over onto the met gala. I think the fact that so many celebrities don’t even follow the theme and there are so many influencers and Kardashians invited has made it feel cheapened and less of a fashion event and just another red carpet.

Anna is a perfect example of why you shouldn’t elevate anyone the as the one and only pinnacle. But hey, money is everything.

YES!! Celebrities have indeed ruined The Met Gala. Most are dressed in couture they don't understand or have reverence for. The attendees are there because they are popular for the moment. It shows. It is what it is. (Shoulder shrug)

It should be for fashion professionals, journalists, seamstress etc sponsored by the designers and donors. Celebrate the people that make the fashion industry, not the people who buy its clothes.

Anna Wintour is ruining it not the celebs. This event is supposed to be an exclusive event for A listers and the best of the best. Now the Met gala is trying to stay relevant and invites anyone that’s trending at the moment.

Really enjoyed the historical perspective; always wondered how the Met Gala got started. Thank you; best wishes on your store opening!!!❤

This was really interesting. Thank you for the history lesson behind the event

The event would be greatly improved if it exluded politicians, reality show "stars" and influencers. I don't think they add anything positive to the celebration of art in fashion. ❤

Thanks for this fascinating and informative presentation. The perspective provides depth to what many see as mere frivolity.

Mrs Vreeland was an icon and brilliant. Many things we take as read are due to her genius. I wish Anna had her class and taste.

What they need to do is scout and utilize the met to showcase new faces and forms of beauty.

for me, the Kardashian ruined completely the theme and the elegance of this night! Not only them...there's a few name that pop up in my mind , but them are the first!Blake Lively nailed as always the theme and her gorgeous dress and presence is what the MET Gala represent! off course is only my opinion....

I am very proud I can now identity this as a Scouse accent! - an american

Anna Wintour is ruining the Met Gala, the same way she is ruining Vogue for quite some time, she is the definition of a person who cant see she has done her time and keep grasping at anything she can to stay somehow relevant, i mean just see with what she replaced Grace Coddington just to please GenZ...

Clearly Anna Wintour has no standards for the guests she invites.

Did he just say LISA Minnelli? 5:34 😮

Good job, great video, keep going

To only raise 17 million when your invitees are collectively worth billions is not an accomplishment for the “most visible charity event in the world”

The moment they began inviting influencers and tik tokers it all went into the drain

Its WHO they invited. That ruined it. Social media especially. Tik tokkers ..really? What have they accomplished. Invite the designers . The backbone of the fashion industry. I was disgusted with who was invited. Most didnt even follow the theme. They also need to stop inviting the kardashians.

Nobody important anymore would be caught dead going to that hip hop celebration. Pat Buckley would be turning in her grave.

Is it possible to invest and buy limited edition of lady dior in medium size??

Including influencers and certain musicians cheapened the event.

I think it will survive, it's the celebration of fashion as art

Tbh as long as it’s raising as much money as possible for the costume institute I’m not really fussed about what it’s turned into

Ain't gala, red , costume.❤🎉🎉

Without watching this video the answer is: yes. Trash celebs who are not even real stars, reality stars, OF stars and insta “models” are the crap you see there these days

Its too American for me, too overrated!

It is chic.- 🦌🦌

I heard Vogue is 86ed

I can’t speak as to whether celebrities should attend the Met gala, but I suppose their attendance brings even more publicity, and therefore income.

I don't know what the MET gala used to be. Today, however, is nothing short of a Satanistic ritual, complete with symbology and high priestesses. Is Met short for BathoMET?

The guest list is from poverty row with the exception of a very few...

Kim looked beyond gorgeous and even better in the olive green dress at the after party, just perfect with her skin tone...

Yes