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The Met Gala is back, and the 2022 dress code is “Gilded Glamour, White Tie,” alluding to the Gilded Age. But what is the Gilded Age? Here’s what to know about the period of U.S. history.

The Met Gala started in 1948 as a typical New York City fundraiser, but has evolved into one of the year’s biggest, wildest nights in fashion. Here’s everything you need to know about its history, how to get a ticket, and some of its most iconic looks.