Original sentence: For the first few decades of its existence the gala was simply one of many annual benefits held for New York charitable institutions.It marks the opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit.The Met Gala was established in 1948 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a way to raise money for the newly-founded Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.When former Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland became consultant to the Costume Institute in 1972, the Gala began to evolve into a more glamorous affair, although one that was still aimed at the societal set
Edited sentence: Despite its controversial underage guest such as 17-year-old Willow Smith, who attended at the gala last year.It marks the grand opening of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit.The Met Gala was established in 1948 by legendary fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a way to raise money for the newly-founded Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.When former Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland became special consultant to the Costume Institute in 1972, the Gala began to evolve into a more glamorous affair, although one that was still aimed at the societal set.While Lambert herself dubbed it the "Party of the Year," for the first few decades of its existence the gala was simply one of many annual benefits held for New York charitable institutions