The First Monday in May: The machine behind The Met Gala

It's the Super Bowl of fashion, an event so exclusive no more than 600 people get an invitation, and a night where every detail is mulled over down to the dimensions of the napkins. The Met Gala is one of the most holy nights on the fashion calendar. Those in the fashion industry view it the way some people view Easter Sunday. Every year, on the first Monday in May, A-list stars and the fashion elite come together for one night to raise money for The Costume Institute, essentially funding the entire Costume Institute for the year.