Met Gala 2018: Rihanna to Co-Chair and Theme Is Heavenly Bodies
ICYMI: Rihanna will be an honorary co-chair for the 2018 Met Gala. https://t.co/FzbaGYvFmN pic.twitter.com/sT3xfU6sLy
- THE FASHION LAW (@TheFashionLaw) December 13, 2017
The Fashion Law reports that 2018's gala will be themed, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”.
*) Curator Andrew Bolton talked about the concept with the Vatican in 2015
*) 50 or so garments and accesories will be on loan from the Vatican
*) Work from the Met's collection of religious art and garments inspired by Catholism
*) Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Valentino will be included
*) Versace is sponsoring the exhibit
*) pre-approved attendees are Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Rihanna, Gisele, Madonna, Kim and Kanye, and the Olsen twins.
*) Christine and Stephen A. Schwarzman (have a 20% stake in Versace) will be honorary chairs, along with Donatella, Amal Clooney, and Rihanna
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