Met Gala 2018
This year's Met Gala theme was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination". The gala is an annual themed extravagant event that takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in NY. Every year, attendees come out to show out. Out of all the red carpets, this is one of my favorites to watch. Simply, because anything is fair game. As customey as it may seem, nothing is "too much" at the Met Gala.
More is More!
At First, the theme seemed a bit controversy. Using religion as a theme? Will it come off as blatant disrespect or will it become something beautiful?!? But, when we think about it, culture is a huge influence on Fashion. Everything from music, religion, politics & nature influence what we wear & how we wear it; the ever-changing trends.
Take a look at some of the looks of the night!
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ANNA WINTOUR
(MET GALA CO-CHAIR & MUSEUM TRUSTEE) |
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| CARA DELEVINGE |
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| CHAD BOSEMAN |
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| JEREMY SCOTT & CARDI B |
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| CASSIE & DIDDY |
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| J LO |
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| KATY PERRY |
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| BLAKE LIVELY |
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| JANELLE MONAE |
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| SOLANGE |
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| ZENDAYA |
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| MIGOS |
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| MICHAEL B JORDAN |
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| NICK JONAS |
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| RIHANNA |
Many of the featured designers in the exhibit were raised Catholic themselves. Some names include Dulce & Gabbana, Versace & Schiaparelli. Their designs sit alongside 41 pieces borrowed from the Vatican. Andrew Bolton, the exhibit's curator, says the exhibit is meant to "raise deeper and even more provocative contemplations about the role dress plays within the Roman Catholic Church and the role the church plays within the fashionable imagination. Throughout history, you can see how fashion is used to distinguish ranks in the Catholic Church. From gilded robes to embellished rosaries to modest robes worn by nuns to protect from vanity & lust.
This red carpet did not disappoint! Many women used some sort of halo or crown as an accessory. Most of the guys played it a bit more safe and classic while adding a pin, necklace or some sort of cross as an accessory. I personally wasn't sure what to expect from this theme....but I think, for the most part, attendees & their stylist did an awesome job executing!
What was your personal opinion on this years theme & who were your favorite looks of the night?
P.S. This exhibit is available to see at The Met from 5/10- 10/8... I personally won't be missing it!
xoxo,
Sayira
