French Brands and the Met Gala Throughout the Years On the occasion of "Met Monday", let's take a look back at some iconic outfits made in France.

Rejoice, the time of the Met Gala has arrived! While this year has already blessed us with iconic fashion moments, the most anticipated red carpet of the year delivers the final blow. Each year, the first Monday of May marks this not-to-be-missed event where a select few gather to celebrate fashion at the highest level. Initiated in 1948 by Eleanor Lambert, this prestigious evening began modestly with a refined dinner in a luxurious Manhattan hotel, gathering a worldly elite. Over the years, under the auspices of personalities such as Diana Vreeland and Pat Buckley, the gala has gained in prestige and glamour, becoming the climax of the New York season. Since Anna Wintour took the reins in 1995, the Met Gala has become one of the most publicized events of the year, attracting attention from around the world. This year, attendees are tasked with dressing in their finest attire, inspired by the theme "The Garden of Time", marking the opening of the new exhibition at the Met Museum, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion". As we prepare to be overwhelmed by the flurry of event-related content on social media, from 2.0 fashion critiques to behind-the-scenes at major fashion houses, we cannot help but think of some of the greatest moments of the Met Gala. Without further ado, here is a retrospective of some iconic looks designed by well-established French brands.

Lady Diana in Maison Dior, 1996

A duo that certainly raised the bar in men's fashion is none other than the Puerto Rican superstar and the darling designer of the French. They graced the red carpet wearing two suits, one black and the other white, each featuring a backless design and bearing the designer's signature. Both interpretations, crafted in tweed, complemented each other perfectly. One complemented his suit with a long floral train for an even more spectacular effect, while the other enhanced his with a long custom necklace with the initial J.