UNTIL WE MET AGAIN
THE 2020 Met Gala has been officially canceled, two weeks after it was set to take place.
takes place on the first Monday in May, but amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic organizers postponed the festivities.
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Now it has been confirmed that this year's event will not take place at all.
In a statement to Vogue, a spokesperson said that "due to the global health crisis" the event had been called off entirely.
“The Met has endured much in its 150 years and today continues as a beacon of hope for the future. This museum is also a profound reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of art to offer comfort, inspiration, and community," added Met President Daniel H. Weiss.
"As we endure these challenging and uncertain times, we are encouraged by looking forward to the day when we can once again welcome all to enjoy the Met’s collection and exhibitions."
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Every Spring, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and designers battle it out to dress them.
, 32, has stunned with jaw-dropping looks over the years and became one of the most buzzed-about attendees in 2015’s theme “China: Through the Looking Glass.”
The We Found Love singer wore an imperial yellow dress with a fur-trimmed cape by Chinese designer Guo Pei.
“I’m so in love with this dress, but the train is insane! I can’t really walk in it without any help - but it’s so worth it,” she said on the red carpet in 2015.
That same year, , 38, arrived late and nearly missed the red carpet before she showed up with 50-year-old husband .
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, 34, was pretty in pink at the 2019 art fundraiser when she co-hosted the event with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
The Born This Way singer stood out in her massive hot pink Brandon Maxwell gown that was complete with a cascading train and huge matching head bow.
Gaga's red carpet appearance included FOUR outfit changes - stripping off layers of clothing each time - before ultimately ending up in lingerie.
In 2013's punk-themed ball, , 27, appeared nearly nude in a long-sleeve, black netted gown by Marc Jacobs along with a spiked buzz cut.
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, 35, lit up the red carpet at last year's Camp-themed bash as a human chandelier.
The Firework singer collaborated with Moschino designer Jeremy Scott on her outfit for the big night.
The eccentric designer also created a custom hamburger costume complete with jewel-encrusted sneakers and a clutch that resembled the food item for the after-party.
Katy Perry transforms from chandelier to dancing hamburger at the Met Gala 2019
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