Sustainability has become a buzzword in 2021, especially in the fashion sector, as designers and high-fashion labels compete to make their clothes more eco-friendly. Fast fashion has been criticized for encouraging excessive consumption and over-shopping habits.
In the meantime, model Natalia Bryant, daughter of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant, attended the Met Gala in 2021 wear a collared dress. She looks stunning in the fun silhouette designed by Conner Ives, who took to Instagram to share a post. Take a look here:
Recycling PET plastic flower sequin gown is the definition of sustainable couture. Interestingly, the dress is the final piece in Ives’ A/W 2021 collection entitled “The American Dream”.
The 18-year-old wore vibrant makeup with gold and bronze tones, while she opted for emeralds of her choice. Ives shared what makes the dress especially unique. “This dress was originally the focal point of the costume show. Due to some changes in the exhibition layout, this dress was later replaced by look 1 from the same collection. It created this serendipitous opportunity for that red carpet moment I’ve been dreaming of since I started sketching this shape. This is the result of 2 wild years to perfect this piece. The perfect end to 24 wild months. Thank you everyone for the great support that my heart is full of ”
The look was styled by celebrity stylist Law Roach; the dress in particular was chosen by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. The young designer took nearly 2 years to complete the gorgeous dress.
He accompanied his Instagram post with heartfelt thanks. “My biggest thanks goes to Natalia and the entire Bryant family. One of the best people I have had the pleasure of working with. You wore this dress so elegantly and all I can say is what a premiere. I feel very humbled to be given this moment. Natalia; You have a bright future ahead of you. I can’t wait to see what you do next.”
Ives concluded, “I’m just taking advantage of this moment. I feel so blessed to have achieved these career milestones with such loving and supportive people. Thank you for all the death messages. I just got this. I’m very humble.”
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