The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York has opened its spring exhibition, an annual event that showcases the latest in fashion and culture. This year's exhibition, entitled 'Costume Art', pairs couture pieces with items from the Met's collection, including Egyptian artefacts, to explore the diversity of human bodies.
Speaking at the exhibition's opening, Anna Wintour, the Met's editor-in-chief, said: 'This is my favourite day of the year, and also my most terrifying one.' She added that the event was a chance for the Met to 'celebrate the art of fashion and its relationship to art and culture.'
The exhibition features some of the most iconic and influential pieces in fashion history, alongside artefacts from the Met's vast collection. The event includes the annual Met Gala, a high-profile charity fundraiser that takes place on the first Monday in May.
The Met Gala has become one of the most anticipated events in the fashion calendar, with attendees including A-list celebrities and fashion industry leaders. This year's event is expected to be particularly high-profile, with the exhibition's theme and guest list still under wraps.