The second installment of the two-part fundraiser occasion for the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork’s Costume Institute arrived in model this 12 months, and the theme of the evening—“Gilded Glamour”—didn’t disappoint. America’s Gilded Age was a interval of post-Civil Battle financial development that passed off within the late nineteenth century, and with the Met Gala again in full swing following a cancellation in 2020 and postponement in 2021, it couldn’t be a extra becoming theme for the jubilant air of the present second.
From Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B dripping in gold to Alicia Keys’ cape embellished with 30,000 crystals—no style alternative was too extravagant to characterize the age of extra. And the lavishness didn’t cease on the neck, with magnificence seems to be complimenting and elevating (actually, within the case of up-dos and hats) the theme.
Learn on for a few of the most memorable magnificence seems to be of the evening.
This 12 months’s co-chair, Blake Energetic, embodied true royalty with a tiara impressed by Woman Liberty. Easy rose lipstick and peachy cheeks matched the nice and cozy pink of her costume and complimented her relaxed blonde locks.
Alicia Keys proved a ponytail is way from informal along with her serpentine braid trailing behind her skyline-themed Ralph Lauren costume. A swooping cat eye and refined coloration palette balanced out her extravagant outfit.
One other winged eyeliner was sported by Kacey Musgraves. Bottleneck bangs and a swooping up-do elevated the look to fulfill the sophistication of the Gilded Age.
For a extra excessive cat eye, look no additional than Megan Thee Stallion. Molten metallic shades of eye shadow and her completely bronzed cheeks accented her dripping gold costume.
As an alternative of constructing the eyeliner the star of the present, Kiki Layne reveals us the transformative energy of eye shadow along with her intricately designed lids, in a vibrant pink that matches her cheeks and costume.
One other dramatic eye shadow alternative was seen on Normani, with a vibrant inexperienced shade that stood out in opposition to her all-black outfit, which included a show-stopping hat.
Go away it to Janelle Monae to tug off the no-hair look. It’s all within the particulars right here, with a regal rusty pink lip elevating her bejewelled costume. A striped manicure matches her black-and-silver theme.
Particulars had been additionally not misplaced on Isabelle Boemeke, whose graphic black eye liner was solely outdone by her over-the-top nails, full with glowing jewels and laborious gold drips.
Whereas there have been no scarcity of jewels on the pink carpet, Naomi Campbell took the theme a step additional by bejewelling her face. Delicate pink lips and flawless complexion accomplished the look.
Emma Chamberlain’s jewels—from the diamond tiara to her glowing necklace—completely framed her face which showcased a mushy pink lip, contoured pink cheeks and dreamy heat eyes. The look was topped off with a newly platinum bob.
One other hair model for the books was Kaia Gerber’s voluminous lengthy waves that stretched right down to her waist, tamed close to her temples by two refined hair clips. A fragile cat eye and nude cheek made the look stylish.
Nevertheless, few magnificence seems to be had been as stylish as Maude Apatow’s pinned classic curls. A deep crimson lip in opposition to her plunging neckline and glowing silver jewellery gave off critical Outdated Hollywood vibes.
A extra up to date take was Quannah Chasinghorse’s Indigenous-themed look. The Indigenous activist’s figure-eight braid was embellished with feathers and her child blue eyeshadow complimented the blue of her costume. The look was topped off with intricate Indigenous adornments on her ears, chest and arms.
Hair equipment had been additionally utilized by Olivia Rodrigo to channel her Nineteen Nineties vibe. She seemed like a fairy princess with playful butterflies accenting her unfastened waves and sultry purple eyes that matched her robe.
Purple carpet co-host Vanessa Hudgens went with a smokey eye and bedazzling earrings, however the actual showstopper was her up-do—an intricate bun of Hidden Crown extensions interwoven with shimmering strings.
One other up-do for the books was Camila Cabello’s: a whimsical bun embellished with a fragile floral accent. Dewy make-up by L’Oreal Paris complimented her recent look.
There have been no scarcity of floral seems to be on the pink carpet. Mindy Kaling embraced the spring season by matching her eyeshadow to her lilac robe.