Instagram Hosts Pre-Met Gala Photoshoot at The Mark Hotel

Amidst the bustle of the pre-Met Gala preparations, The Mark Hotel served as a serene oasis where Instagram gathered its high-profile guests for a unique photoshoot, capturing the essence of the night before the glamour unfolded at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Instagram’s executives, led by Adam Mosseri, embraced the night’s theme, ‘the Garden of Time,’ in a custom velvet suit adorned with personalized brooches symbolizing significant aspects of his life, accompanied by his wife Monica in an embroidered gown by Oscar de la Renta.

The platform’s director of fashion partnerships, Eva Chen, showcased a winter garden-inspired Robert Wun gown, while actor Colman Domingo stunned in a Willy Chavarria ensemble, revealing a stylish deep V-neck blouse beneath his cape and palazzo pants.

Reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro arrived in a Ludovic de Saint Sernin creation, Jonathan Bailey donned a Loewe suit accentuated with floral details, and Emily Ratajkowski captivated in a sheer Versace gown, all exuding individual style statements.

Breakout artist Tyla navigated the Met steps with her Balmain gown and hourglass, Erykah Badu made a haunting appearance in a singed veil ensemble, and Cardi B and Angel Reese shared a warm embrace upon arrival, adding to the buzz of the night.

As the stars readied themselves to grace the Met Gala red carpet, Instagram’s top creators gathered at The Mark’s penthouse, indulging in canapés and wine while witnessing the grand arrivals at the museum, creating a celebration of art and fashion.