Every year,Jordan Roththe president of Jujamcyn Theaters on Broadwayis one of the Met Galas most theatrical guests.
No matter the theme or dress code, Roth brings dramatic flair to the occasion.
I found [this theme] achingly poetic, says Roth.

Photo: Mark Seliger
Additionally, the leaves were made from eight meters of lacquered dark green fabric.
The 3D roses alone took more than 1,800 hours of work and the cape 600 hours.
Pierpaolo and the atelier have a commitment to building emotion and narrative through color, says Roth.

Photo: Mark Seliger
Its not just greens and pinksits five different greens, five different pinks.
It added another layer of meaning for what this piece is, says Roth.
Again, its about the life cycle and transition.

Photo: Alban Roger
And, of course, there is sorrow, in that extraordinary chapter of the house being done.
Below, see more exclusive photos from Roths fittings and Met Gala night.

Photo: James Vernon

Photo: Alban Roger

Photo: Ali Wonderly

Photo: Ali Wonderly

Photo: Ali Wonderly

Photo: Ali Wonderly