Illustrated by the fact that Emma has a sustained relationship with Louis Vuitton, having become one of the poster children of the brand. Influencers like Emma Chamberlain are now as much a part of the elite as Gigi Hadid. However, the idea that the public has gained more insight into the MET Gala is an illusion– influencers attending the event do not actually do anything to break down class barriers to high fashion. Influencers are easier for us to associate ourselves with, they seem more like ‘people’ than their celebrity counterparts These reviews have been readily consumed by audiences as a peek into what used to be reserved for the social elite. This unique connection to their audience serves to demystify the Gala, as many of the influencer attendees have done in-depth reviews of the event, speaking at great lengths about their experiences of the evening. We as subscribers watch their lives evolve in real-time, gaining a deeper connection to them. Some may believe that the introduction of influencers to the MET Gala has helped to break down the barriers as it relates to the ‘common folk.’ Influencers are easier for us to associate ourselves with, they seem more like ‘people’ than their celebrity counterparts. Yet, it is worth asking whether including seven influencers (Addison Rae, Emma Chamberlain, Eugene Lee Yang, Nikkie de Jager, Jackie Aina, Dixie D’Amelio, and Madison Beer) in the line-up has helped to democratise high fashion. The theme was ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’, allowing attendees to showcase American designers from Oscar De La Renta to Aurora James. This year’s MET Gala was the first since COVID-19 restrictions have eased, and it may be a consequence of this that the pool of invitees was broadened from the political and social elite to include influencers.
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