You've likely seen photos of wild celebrity outfits pop up on your feed, but the Met Gala is far more than just a red carpet fashion show.
The Met Gala trends every year because it's a highly anticipated annual event, marking the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new fashion exhibit.
Held on the first Monday of May, it's a star-studded fundraiser for the Met's Costume Institute, which houses over 33,000 fashion pieces.