Amidst the throngs of people gathered on the streets and the celebrities preparing to grace the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Instagram convened its most prominent fashion and social media luminaries for the annual Met Gala Red Carpet Watch Party. The atmosphere at The Mark Hotel’s lobby was described as “chaotic” by fashion writer Wesley Breed, with Instagram’s team expertly managing the crowds and the reverberating cheers and screams from the streets.
Inside the Instagram Creator Penthouse, a palpable energy hummed as guests mingled and gazed upon the unfolding red carpet spectacle. The party, dubbed the “mini Met” by Lucien Pages, welcomed esteemed attendees such as Emily Chen, Robert Wun, Deanna First, and Young Emperors’ Nelson Tiberghien and Isabelle Chaput.
For pop culture anthropologist Blakely Thornton, the ambiance evoked a sense of wonder, musing on how “Beyonce lives this life.” Actress and influencer Nimay Ndolo found the experience “a world above the noise,” relishing in collaborations with fellow creators and the delectable “Candy Bar” by Bon Bon Sweets.
Throughout the evening, the exchange of ideas, collaboration, and conversations took center stage for the creators present. It was an unforgettable night, offering a glimpse into the glamorous realm of fashion’s biggest night and fostering valuable connections among the industry’s leading voices.
