Which gown will it be? Anna Wintour (from left) at the 2015,2017,2008 and 2018 Met Gala.Credit:Agencies
Wintour has chaired the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fundraising gala for most of the past 25 years. The event takes place annually on the first Monday in May in New York City and sees the world's top celebrities wearing bespoke outfits to match the museum's summer fashion exhibition.
While details of which gown Wintour will donate to Melbourne are being finalised,Australian fashion lovers will be hoping it's her dress from 2015,when the theme was China,or 2008,which had a superhero theme.
During Wintour's week-long visit,she will also meet a group of emerging Australian designers. A series of other engagements is being planned under the direction ofVogue Australia editor-in-chief Edwina McCann.
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Wintour is a close personal friend of tennis champion Roger Federer and is often seen at the US Open and Wimbledon. She plays the sport herself for fitness most mornings.
Next Thursday,she will headline the Australian Open's"Inspirational Series"of talks. Last year's guest was tennis and feminist icon Billie Jean King.
In recognition of her career achievements,Tennis Australia will honour Wintour during a special ceremony on Rod Laver Arena between the two women’s semifinals matches on Thursday afternoon.