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Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala
Opening of ‘the dressed body’ show inspires Beyoncé, Kardashians and Skepta, as others pay tribute to fashion moments in art history
TL;DR
- The Met Gala's 'The Dressed Body' exhibition opening raised a record $42m for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Guests interpreted the 'Fashion Is Art' dress code by celebrating the body itself or referencing famous fashion moments in art history.
- Notable outfits included Beyoncé as a skeleton, the Kardashians showcasing 'nipple-forward' designs, and tributes to artworks like Venus de Milo and Madame X.
- Concerns were raised about the influence of wealthy tech billionaires, such as Jeff Bezos, on the Met.
- Attendees like Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg, and Priscilla Chan were present, though some kept a low profile.