Megan, a rising star, is making headlines as she takes on her talent agency, WME, in her quest to secure a ticket to the highly-anticipated 2024 Met Gala.
The event, known for drawing A-list celebrities from various entertainment industries, recently announced its theme, Sleeping Beauties, Reawakening Fashion, which has ignited Megan’s desire to attend dressed as a princess.
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that the exhibition will feature approximately 250 items, including 15 significant pieces such as an exquisite silk satin ballgown from 1877 created by Charles Frederick Worth.
Spanning over 400 years of fashion history, the exhibition will showcase a wide range of styles, from 17th-century English Elizabethan bodices to contemporary designs by renowned fashion powerhouses like Philip Lim, Stella McCartney, and Connor Neese.
The works of legendary designers like Elsa Skaia Pirelli, Ives St. Laurent, Christian Dior, and Hubert de Givenchy will also be highlighted.
However, the excitement surrounding the event took an unexpected turn when it was revealed that Megan had not been included on the guest list.
Nevertheless, sources within WME have disclosed that Megan is currently in discussions with the agency’s leadership to secure herself a coveted ticket.
Her intention is to fully embrace the theme of sleeping beauties by transforming herself into a princess, complete with a tiara.
If negotiations are successful, she plans to wear a dress featuring a rose-shaped collar, creating a stunning illusion of a blooming bud encircling her face.
The question that arises now is which fashion brand would be willing to take a chance on Megan for such a high-profile event.
This poses another significant hurdle for WME in their efforts to bring Megan to the Met Gala.
Anna Wintour, the iconic organizer of the event, has reportedly blacklisted both Harry and Megan for quite some time.
Since 2019, Anna has remained noticeably silent about the couple.
With her strong monarchist views, it is unlikely that she will make an exception for the Sussexes, as she did for the Kardashians.
While the organizers of the Met Gala are keen to have Princess Kate and Prince William in attendance, Megan’s presence would create a situation where other attendees might be photographed with her, giving the impression of familiarity or contemporaneousness, even if it’s just coincidental proximity in a group photo.
This is something the organizers wish to avoid.
Another intriguing question arises: why haven’t Harry and Megan attended high-profile Hollywood events until now?
According to some reports, Hollywood publicists are hesitant to invite them, fearing that their presence would overshadow other celebrities.
Despite their apparent eagerness to attend such events, Harry and Megan have mostly stuck to lower-profile engagements.
The 2024 Met Gala is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 6, in New York City.
The event has maintained its tradition of being held on the first Monday in May each year since 2005, except for 2020 when it was cancelled and 2021 when it was postponed to September due to the pandemic.
Anna Wintour has been the driving force behind the Met Gala since 1995, and it continues to be a beloved annual celebration of fashion while also serving as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, raising substantial funds year after year.