Updated On: 05 May, 2024 05:37 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
Forget the perfectly posed red carpet pictures! Dive straight into the real Met Gala experience with these inside pics!

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MET Gala takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is organized by Anna Wintour. It is attended by top celebrities. However, little is known beyond this.
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While we get to see celebs strut up the iconic Met steps, that`s where our access ends. Once inside, phones are supposed to be off, and there are no reporters allowed.

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That`s why guests have to follow the no-phone (and thus, no social media) rule. However, sometimes, celebs break these rules to give us mortals a glimpse into what happens behind closed doors.
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After walking the carpet, celebrities and guests hang out during a cocktail hour and check out the current exhibition, which is `Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion` this year.

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Celebrities settle in for a formal dinner (after they`ve had a chance to explore the exhibits), complete with assigned seating.
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This seating arrangement can be quite challenging to organize due to everyone`s inevitable drama.

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In 2021, party planner Eaddy Kiernan shared with Vogue that when it comes to arranging seating for the stars, they carefully consider compatibility.
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Ideally, they pair individuals who they believe will hit it off but might not realize they have much in common.

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They also take into account past seating arrangements and ensure nobody ends up awkwardly facing an ex-flame.
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Every year, the Met Gala features at least one extravagant performance, but the night wraps up relatively early, allowing celebrities to switch outfits and attend the after-parties.

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We can`t wait to see what this year brings us!
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