The Met Gala (Metropolitan Museum of Art) is the most opulent red carpet event. It is the Haute Couture of designers showcasing the Met-allic Costume Institute Gala Collection.

Do you ever wonder, how much it costs celebrities to get ready for a red carpet event? Looking this good does come at a high price. Forbes puts the estimated cost around $35,000, when you factor in clothing, a stylist, jewelry, hair and makeup.

Breakdown

  • Manicure and pedicure: $90
  • Makeup: $400
  • Hair: $400
  • Dress: $5,190
  • Clutch: $1,995
  • Earrings: $9,800/li>
  • Shoes: $865
  • Perfume: $98
  • Designer Coat: $5,000
  • Stylist: $5,000

Factor in a car service and other random expenses and they note the tally is $35,488.

Enjoy the legendary New York event outfits and work out which one sparkled the hardest, as the celebrities slip into futuristic fabrics.

Beyonce - Met Gala

Beyonce – Met Gala

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How chic is this shot?

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Met Gala Gold Dress

Met Gala - Red Carpet - 2012 

Met Gala - Red Carpet - 2012

Met Gala - Red Carpet - 2012

Met Gala - Red Carpet - 2012

Met Gala - Red Carpet - 2012