The Met gala that was to be held in May 2020 is finally postponed. In the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic that is increasingly hitting the United States, many events are cancelled. It was in an open letter published on the website of Vogue magazine that the announcement was made. The editor-in-chief, the iconic Anna Wintour, reports that following the closure of the Metropolitan Museum, the Met Gala was postponed to an unknown date
"Following the inevitable and responsible decision of the Metropolitan Museum to close its doors, About Time and the opening gala evening will not take place on the scheduled date"
Originally scheduled for May 4, this is the famous ceremony that brings together all American celebrities. Each year, the theme is unveiled months in advance. Thus, the big fashion houses have time to design their outfits. They can then present their most beautiful pieces on the Red Carpet. For 2020, the theme was "About Time: Fashion and Duration ". This is not just a gala evening. Indeed, it is an event whose donations collected make it possible to support the museum department for a year.
The fashion world cancels its events
As a result of the pandemic, many global events are being cancelled or postponed. To the chagrin of fashion addicts, the French Federation of Fashion and Haute Couture has announced the cancellation of Paris Men's Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week. two events that were to be held in June and July. The house of Dior also said it was suspending its Cruise 2020 show which was to be held in Puglia, Lecce.
The fashion challenge of the week
Billy Porter, the famous American singer, offers Internet users a new challenge. Following the suspension of the Met Gala, he offers his fans the opportunity to replicate his golden look of the 2019 season. With the #BillyPorterFashionChallenge, followers are called to use objects from their daily lives to recreate its crazy set. The editorial staff of JustFocus offers you the best looks of the Challenge! So while waiting for the next edition of the Met Gala, do not hesitate! Rack your brains, be creative, we expect your best looks on social networks with the #JustFocusLook.