The Met Gala is an event created for designers to show off their latest creations on a publicly known model.

 It also allows celebrities to mix, mingle and network all at once. Most celebrities in attendance are paired with a designer who chooses their look for the night. 

To many, it may seem like a party for celebrities to dance and drink with no purpose. But to those at the gala, it is much more than a party. It is an amazing business opportunity for the designers and models alike, and it should be respected as such.

In the media business, networking and collaborations are crucial for a person’s career. This event provides creators with a space to network and enjoy a night of fashion. 

Because many of the fans are not in a media driven business, they may not understand the importance of what looks to be a party for the rich and famous. 

When a celebrity promotes a designer’s brand from the gala, the fans of said celebrity might buy from the designer because of their adoration for the celebrity. 

Another important opportunity at the gala is for creators and artists to share beliefs and make statements through their outfits. 

An example of this is NikkieTutorials’ dress to honor Marsha P. Johnson, a gay liberation activist and a prominent figure in the Stone Wall Uprising. 

The creator herself is a trans woman, which magnifies the statement made through her clothing. The designer created a piece perfectly matched with the figure who wore it. 

For designers, the Met Gala offers a place to show off their designs to other colleagues and potential partners. 

For example, designer Thom Browne paid for the seats of Pete Davidson, Amandla Stanberg, Lil Uzi Vert and Erykah Badu so he could dress them in his designs for the gala. 

The Met Gala is a much more complex event than many people seem to realize. A business dinner or an important meeting with a client is to regular people as the Met Gala is to designers and celebrities. 

It also offers publicity for every guest and designer in attendance. 

Although it may look different and unimportant to a retail manager, a designer or an aspiring designer would jump at the chance to be a part of such a famous and respected event. 

The Met Gala may not be important to every person on the streetbut it is very important to the designers and celebrities who attend the event. It should be respected like the important and professional event that it is.