The Met Gala is again — and from the visitor listing to the purple carpet, this 12 months’s ball was larger than ever earlier than.
After a number of pandemic-related delays, “style promenade” returned to its conventional spot on the primary Monday in Could for 2022, with “In America: An Anthology of Vogue” because the night’s theme, “gilded glamour” as its costume code and a coterie of A-listers readily available to co-host, together with Blake Full of life, Ryan Reynolds and Regina King.
And predictably, the carpet was fairly spectacular. Under, see our best-dressed picks from the night, together with Full of life’s Girl Liberty-inspired Atelier Versace look, Kim Kardashian’s ode to Marilyn Monroe, Alicia Keys’ Empire State-minded Ralph Lauren robe and extra.
Blake Full of life
This gala co-chair completely understood the project. An homage to New York Metropolis landmarks, her Atelier Versace look included an Artwork Deco bodice impressed by the Empire State Constructing and a tiara and skirt that nodded to the Statue of Liberty — the latter fairly actually, by remodeling from copper to inexperienced in the midst of the purple carpet. The practice was even embroidered with the identical constellations painted on the ceiling of Grand Central Station.
Kim Kardashian
Nodding to the evening’s “In America” theme in a really totally different means, the truth star paid homage to Marilyn Monroe within the precise costume the blond bombshell star wore to sing “Glad Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in 1962. Because the multimillion-dollar museum piece couldn’t be tailor-made, Kardashian misplaced 16 kilos in three weeks to suit into the historic garment — and even dyed her hair platinum to completely embody the “Some Like It Scorching” star. Now that’s dedication.
Alicia Keys
The “Empire State of Thoughts” singer repped the the concrete jungle the place goals are product of together with her glowing silver Ralph Lauren robe and sweeping cape that includes the Manhattan skyline rendered in crystals. Let’s hear it for New York, New York, New Yoooork!
Billie Eilish
With its corseted bodice, lengthy lace sleeves and padded bustle, the Grammy winner’s pastel-hued Gucci robe was a becoming selection for the Gilded Age-themed fête, and made Eilish appear to be she’d simply stepped out of a John Singer Sargent portray.
Janelle Monáe
“That is gilded glamour from the long run,” the musician stated of their glossy, shimmering Ralph Lauren robe, which included a silver striped hood and bib. Beautiful!
Kaia Gerber
Cindy Crawford’s mannequin daughter, who attended the ball with boyfriend Austin Butler, seemed like an Artwork Deco goddess together with her waist-length curls and intricately sequined Alexander McQueen frock.
Jessica Chastain
Dripping in oxblood Gucci sequins from her turban to her toes, the Oscar winner fantastically captured the glitz and glam of Previous Hollywood. Norma Desmond could be proud.
Gemma Chan
The “Loopy Wealthy Asians” star reduce a putting determine in her Louis Vuitton lampshade costume and Artwork Deco-style scalloped cape.
