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Just Through Central Park, a Different Gala Celebrates Students’ First Steps

The inaugural iBrain Gala, hosted at the Central Park Boathouse by a school for students with severe disabilities, featured a red carpet that they walked with the help of an exoskeleton device.

By Alex Vadukul

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Your Most Loved Looks From the 2025 Met Gala

We asked you to pick your favorite looks. Here are the results.

By Jenni Lee Matt Ruby and Amir Hamja

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Behind the Scenes of the Met Gala’s 2025 Cocktail Party

While a starry group of co-chairs greeted guests, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Zoe Saldaña and Rihanna discussed the significance of dandyism and the importance of the event.

By Sandra E. Garcia and Landon Nordeman

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Whose Face Is in K-Pop Singer Lisa’s Lace Bodysuit?

A bodysuit worn by the K-pop singer Lisa prompted questions about what figure was portrayed in its intricate lace mesh.

By Madison Malone Kircher