It’s the Oscars of fashion, so they say, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art annual gala fundraiser. For the Costume Institute’s summer exhibition “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” about America’s own British-born couturier (at his career height in the post-War mid-century with clients such as Mrs. William Randolph Hearst and heiress Millicent Rogers), all of New York, celebrity, model and designer boldface turned out in their finery.
The edict? For the $25,000-a-plate affair, it was a dress code of white tie for gentlemen, presumably because of British-born event doyenne (oh and Vogue editor-in-chief and Conde Nast creative director) Anna Wintour’s Downton Abbey fantasy of liveried foot soldiers at every turn. If she ever had a cameo the show, you just know she’d be in cahoots with Thomas. Accordingly, London-based Turkish-Canadian designer Erdem (Moraglioglu) instagrammed a photo of himself getting ready in Gieves & Hawkes white tie, ever the accommodating Canuck.If there is one night of the year when you can be sure that the fashion won't disappoint, it's the Met Gala. And this year was one for the books.
Yesterday evening the biggest designers, editors and celebrities came together to deliver some truly spectacular ensembles. Blake Lively literally stole the show in a curve-hugging Gucci number, Victoria Beckham proved, once again, that she is a fashion force to be reckoned with and Beyoncé was, well, just being Bey.Lupita Nyong'o has quickly become not only the sweetheart of the fashion world, but of the whole world. Everyone has waited with bated breath to see what amazing gown she shows up in on the red carpet next.
So it's no surprise that she knocked it out of the park again for the 2014 Met Gala in a jaw-dropping Prada dress. What is a surprise is how literal the starlet took the "decorations" aspect of the theme, sporting a headband and feather embellishments.
What do you think of Lupita's bold look? The Met Gala is arguably the biggest night in fashion. Everyone who is everyone makes an appearance, but just because the most talented designers, models and celebrities come together on one red carpet, that doesn't always mean the fashion is fantastic.
In fact, many stars tripped up, landing themselves a spot on the worst-dressed list. Lena Dunham wore an unflattering strapless dress, Kate Upton looked like she raided a costume store to find her gown and Lupita's ensemble just confused the sh*t of out us.
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