Ruhi Gilder
Fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala is back! Typically held on the first Monday in May, this year, the event was postponed due to COVID-19 and fell on the 13th of September.
On the glamorous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, A-listers wore their best in celebration of America, the theme for the year. Inspired by the Costume Institute’s newest exhibition, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which opens to the public on September 18.
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour, honorary chairman of the Met Gala represented the florals of spring, in Oscar de la Renta. Wintour wore a custom pressed flower cotton poplin gown with a V neckline and tiered pleated skirt.
Billie Eilish
Another Oscar de la Renta design was worn by Billie Eilish. The co-chair of the Met Gala exuded old Hollywood glamour in a custom tulle corset gown that cascaded into a blush ombré skirt and train. Adding shimmer to her outfit are Cartier High Jewelry earrings with diamonds, set in platinum.
Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes
For her Met debut, Camila Cabello shines in a monochrome purple look by Michael Kors. Posing with her beau Shawn Mendes, who looks ready to rock in a leather getup, also by Michael Kors.
Dan Levy
Levy donned a meaningful outfit by Loewe for the gala. Replicating American multimedia artist and LGBTQIA+ activist, David Wojnarovicz’s (1954-1992), an image of two men kissing from called ‘Fuck You Faggot Fucker,’ Levy celebrated queer love as well as a Wojnarovicz, an important American voice.
Gigi Hadid
The model looked elegant in a white column dress with a thigh-high leg slit in the back by Prada. Hadid completed the look with leather gloves and a high ponytail.
Jennifer Lopez
In yet another stunning red carpet look, Jennifer Lopez dons a custom Ralph Lauren embroidered dress. Her ensemble is inspired by the West, with beaten silver jewellery, a hat, a faux fur jacket and a leather belt.
Karlie Kloss
Carolina Herrera Good Girl ambassador Karlie Kloss walks the red carpet in a custom gown by the fashion house. The dress recreates a red rose, the national flower of America, with a dramatic flourish.
Kim Kardashian
Making a statement in head-to-toe black, Kim Kardashian wears custom Balenciaga. While glitz seemed to be the theme of the hour, Kardashian’s stark ensemble granted the reality star anonymity.
Kendall Jenner
In complete contrast to her sister, Kendall Jenner takes to the red carpet in a see-through Givenchy gown. The look is inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s dress in My Fair Lady and included the same jewel-embellished sleeves and a choker.
Lil Nas X
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Lil Nas X portrayed a story through fashion in a three-part LGBTQ+ American fairytale. He arrived on the red carpet in a regal cape, concealing one’s true self, then shed it to reveal a shining gold Medusa-adorned armour. The armour signified protection from the prejudices faced as a Black, queer person. The final reveal was a skin-tight bodysuit representing an unguarded version of the rapper.
Lili Reinhart
As a gift to us all, Lili Reinhardt attended the MET Gala on her birthday. She wore a gown embroidered with all 50 State flowers by Christian Siriano.
Megan Fox
For her Met Gala debut, Megan Fox wore custom Peter Dundas. A fire engine red ensemble, the gown is accentuated by lace-up details on the side and front.
Rihanna
Rihanna graced the Met stairs, as the final celebrity to walk in an all-black Balenciaga getup. The voluminous look with black ruffles was an interpretation of the American style.
Simone Biles
The American Olympic athlete wears custom AREA Couture x Athleta custom at the 75th Met Gala. The massive silver train allegedly had to be carried up the steps by a team of six men and weighed a startling 88 pounds.
Sudha Reddy
Philanthropist Sudha Reddy wears Falguni Shane Peacock for her debut outing at the Met. Inspired by the colours of the American flag, the gold body-hugging gown is adorned with Swarovski crystals, sequins and bugle beads.
Timothée Chalamet
Co-chair of the Met Gala, Timothée Chalamet rocks sneakers and an all-white Haider Ackermann ensemble. The fusion outfit is typically American, couture combined with athleisure. The actors adds bling with a vintage platinum Cartier New York 1928 pin and brooch.
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