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Anna Wintour mentioned some of the lesser-known rules about the Met Gala
Published May 7, 2024 11:39 GMT+1
You might think that celebrities play by their own rules, but that's not the case at the Met Gala. Because even when it comes to food, there are many things to follow.
When it comes to this star-studded event, where attendees pay $75,000 in access fees, you'd think the food menu would feature nearly every dish under the sun, prepared by top chefs. No wonder.
However, there are still some rules regarding the food that is available, and Vogue's legendary former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour revealed some information about the behind-the-scenes events.
Anna Wintour explained some dietary rules. (Sean Zani/Patrick McMullan, via Getty Images))
The 74-year-old explained some of her dietary rules to Today host Jenna Bush Hager as she sat in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's restoration lab a few days before the big event on May 6.
Mr Winter, who has led the annual fundraiser since 1995, addressed rumors that some popular dishes were banned. The three he has are onions, chives, and garlic, but to be honest, can you really call it dinner without one of these?
“Well, those are three things I don't particularly like. And yes, that's true,” Winter told Hager flatly.
There's also talk of parsley being banned at events to prevent celebrities from blushing and smiling for the cameras with green in their teeth.
But if you thought the rules ended there, you'd be sadly mistaken.
Mr Winter, who has led the annual fundraiser since 1995, addressed rumors that some popular dishes were banned. (Today/YouTube)
A-listers were also informed that the event was a cell phone-free zone and were encouraged to leave them at home so they could sit and chat with other attendees. You can.
“It's usually great when people say after dinner, 'Oh, we had such a great conversation,' and the idea is that you can live life without photos on your phone,” she added.
This also has to do with the fact that taking selfies is not actually allowed, a ban introduced by Winter in 2015.
“The use of cell phones for photography or social media is not permitted inside the gala,” the notice from Winter said.
There's no doubt that this rule has been broken many times, with celebrities taking the risk of taking their phones into the bathroom with a group of friends to take very discreet selfies that were later posted on Instagram. is always there.
What is life without breaking rules?
Topics: Celebrity, Met Gala, Food and Drink, Fashion