In an unprecedented turn of events, the 2025 Met Gala has already etched its name in history, raising a staggering $31 million ahead of the main event—marking the highest amount ever garnered since the gala’s inception in 1948. This jaw-dropping figure is a testament to the star-studded evening’s primary mission: funding the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, which meticulously documents and celebrates the evolution of fashion.