Anna Wintour's neighbor shares bizarre behind-the-scenes look at pre-Met Gala dinner

Daily Mail​

05-05-2025

Anna Wintour 's neighbor has shared a sneak glimpse into the fanfare surrounding the celebrity arrivals to the host's famous pre-Met Gala dinner – revealing how spectators waited in the street with camping chairs to get a slice of the action.
Marjana Maksuti, who is the founder and designer of the clothing brand Baddie Behavior, lives close to the American Vogue Editor-in-Chief, 75, in Greenwich Village, New York City.
On Sunday, she was front and center of the spectacle and managed to catch a glimpse at A-list guests Rihanna and Serena Williams as they arrived.
Speaking in her video shared on TikTok and Instagram, Marjana said: 'These celebrities are prompt and on time for Anna Wintour.'
'Anna Wintour is inside [and] the guests are arriving,' she added.
The camera panned to Marjana sitting in a camping chair with her friends on the sidewalk while sipping beers as they waited for the celebrities to arrive.
Rihanna, 37, was the first famous face that Marjana caught on camera – and naturally she started singing Umbrella to the songstress, who was shielded by a swarm of umbrellas as she exited her car in the rain.
Former Wimbledon champion Serena, 43, was the next on the scene.
As the mom-of-two exited her luxury vehicle, Marjana exclaimed: 'You look good girl!'
She then turned to the camera and added: 'She's wearing a puffy outfit.'
Social media users went wild for Marjana's candid behind-the-scenes commentary, with one even describing it as 'top tier.'
Taking to the comments, one said: 'Best red carpet commentary I've ever seen.'
'Now this is the kind of press I am seated for,' wrote another.
A third added: 'Omg please post more Met Gala content.'
Another said: 'This is top tier reporting.'
Rihanna looked effortlessly elegant in an androgynous-looking sport coat and slacks for the event on Sunday.
The singer rocked a chic brown pinstriped jacket with a striking black belt overlaid to cinch her waist.
She showcased a tighter-looking outfit after setting off a round of fan speculation that she might be pregnant with her third child by exclusively favoring baggy clothing on recent outings.
Rihanna's jacket appeared to have an intriguing train made of contrasting black material with a suit-like satin lining, which one of her guards held as she emerged from her SUV.
She added a splash of color to the look with a vibrant scarlet button-up shirt, and she contrasted her jacket with black pinstriped pants, though the stripes were in a tighter pattern.
In addition to her black leather belt, Rihanna accessorized her look with a gold pocket chain and a multicolored pocket square, and she stood tall in elegant, pointy-toed gray heels.
Rihanna's partner A$AP Rocky, with whom she shares her two children, was also suited up in an oversize black outfit.
It featured enormous black pants and a double-breasted jacket with oddly short lapels and an unusually high number of buttons.
He wore a classic white shirt and a patterned tie under the jacket, though he didn't appear to tuck in his shirt.
Rocky also had on what looked like some kind of waistcoat with black pinstriped material peeking out from underneath the bottom of his jacket.
Retired tennis superstar Serena was a vision in white as she contrasted Rihanna and Rocky's avant-garde ensembles.
Meanwhile, Colman Domingo arrived in an eye-catching tan tweed double-breasted suit.
The outfit featured a textured grid pattern, and he wore a tie made of the same pattern.
He favored a classic white shirt and wore stylish cream-colored leather boots to complete the outfit.
This year's Met Gala theme is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and will see Colman, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna co-chair with LeBron James serving as an honorary chair.