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Rejected Met Gala Themes

Ah, the glitz and glamour of the Met Gala, the fundraising event in New York City that attracts fashion and entertainment's elite. On Tuesday, the museum announced that 2016's theme would be "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology." Here are some of the themes that Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour did not choose.

Sneak peek at the "Casual Friday" exhibit.
Sneak peek at the "Casual Friday" exhibit.
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