The dress code for the 2016 Met Gala, which preceded the Met exhibition themed "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," was "tech white tie." The exhibit focused on the interplay between handmade (manus) and machine-made (machina) fashion. It showcased over 170 outfits that dated back to the early 20th century and highlighted the symbolic significance of both approaches over the years, and explored the emergence of haute couture in the 19th century…