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After nearly drowning in the sea of Met-related content, Alyssa and Tyler discuss the ROI of brands pouring budget into the event, how the red carpet media machine could benefit from a major refresh, why the gala needs to bring back gatekeeping, the commentator conundrum, whether a Galliano exhibition could actually happen, why guests are so sartorially risk-averse, and what could help restore the Met Gala to its former glory.

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