From Alicia Keys’ tribute to New York City to Billie Eilish’s 1885 portrait-inspired dress: Met Gala Outfits Carry a Message
Call it Oscar night of fashion or the biggest party of the year, Met Gala where people come together to celebrate fashion history and make a statement about their fashion choices. And for this year’s Met Gala, speeches from Blake Lively’s stage train revealed to Hillary Clinton a quiet but significant reverence for the women she idolizes, all of which revere. theme ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion’.
Let’s take a look at some of the outfits that have become an outfit as a cultural manifesto:
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Nod to The Addams Family
Sophie Hunter and Joe Jonas arrive at the In America: An Anthology of Fashion-themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. (REUTERS / Andrew Kelly)
Parents-to-be Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner chose Louis Vuitton for the evening. Their outfits are referenced Addams family, the New Yorkers The cartoon was later made into a television series of the same name in 1964.
Blake Lively’s Versace look detailed with references to New York City
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds arrive at the In America: An Anthology of Fashion-themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly
Blake Lively in Versace. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly
Co-host Blake Lively stole many iconic stairs moments in a subtle Versace gown that she rolled out like a longer train, in gorgeous blue. The bodice is inspired by the Empire State Building, the train’s skirt is embellished with the celestial map seen on the ceiling of Grand Central, while her tiara is symbolic of the Statue of Liberty.
Alicia Keys’ train with NYC skyline
Alicia Keys in custom Ralph Lauren. (Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision / AP)
Alicia key‘The glittery black and silver Ralph Lauren gown is accompanied by a gown with plaster embellishments depicting the New York City skyline.
Riz Ahmed’s homage to migrant workers
The The sound of metal the actor donned a 4SDesigns outfit by designer Angelo Urrutia, who used a thick silk/wool material inspired by fabrics commonly used in immigrant workers’ clothing. The outfit is completed with knee pads and leather boots.
Hillary Clinton honors the women she respects
Hillary Clinton attends Met Gala after 20 years. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly
Hillary Clinton Stepping on the steps after two decades in a Joseph Altuzarra gown embroidered with 60 women’s names on the neckline and hem as an homage to those she admires, including Rosa Parks, Lady Bird Johnson and Clinton’s mother, Dorothy Rodham.
Kris Jenner channel Jacqueline Kennedy
Kris Jenner’s off-shoulder dress Jackie Kennedy channel. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly
Kris Jenner’s pale yellow dress is the green dress Jacqueline Kennedy wore on a trip to Cambodia in 1967.
Billie Eilish’s 1885 portrait-inspired dress
Billie Eilish wears a high-end Gucci dress. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly
Billie Eilish stole the show in a couture Gucci dress with a very special mood board – it was a portrait of Madame Poirson by John Singer Sargent dating from 1985.
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