Met Gala themes through the years: A list of past Costume Institute exhibitions and dress codes for celebrity guests

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• The Met Gala red carpet is known for its extravagant fashion.
• The event's theme reflects the yearly exhibition from the Costume Institute.
• The Met Gala theme is incorporated into the invitations and dictates what celebrity guests will wear.

The Met Gala red carpet is unlike any other.

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