The first Monday of May is usually a big day for fashion fans as it hosts one of the most memorable nights of the fashion industry – the Met Gala.

The event, which was due to take place on May the 4th at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, has been unfortunately rescheduled due to public health concerns over the spread of Covid-19. The theme of this year would have been ‘About Time: Fashion and Duration’ inspired by the classic blouses and large gowns typical of the Victorian Age.

However, with the postponement of the 2020 Met Gala, the Internet decided to join a new fashion challenge which aims to recreate some of the most iconic looks from the past years. The was started by Vogue in collaboration with Billy Porter since they wanted to offer everyone the opportunity to participate and share their creations online. The chosen looks can be made with any kind of material: from newspapers to bedsheets and wrapping paper to tin foil. The only ingredient necessary is creativity. The attendants will then compete for the best looks to receive the possibility of being featured on Vogue magazine.

Many fans have already shared their recreations on social media and they don’t fail to impress us. In the top picks, there are last year Camp-style outfits such as Lady Gaga’s quadruple gown and Jared Leto’s beheaded look from the ‘Heavenly Bodies’ red carpet. The possibilities are infinite, but these are some inspirational outfits you may want to recreate:

1. RIHANNA’S POPE DRESS

This look stood out at the 2018 Met Gala where the theme was ‘Heavenly Bodies’. Rihanna wore an entire Catholic-inspired outfit designed by Margiela, which included a jewel, encrusted robe, a papal mitre and was matched with Cartier jewellery. It has been already recreated by Ned Fulmer from the TryGuys using only tin foil.

2. ZENDAYA’S CINDERELLA GOWN

If you’re looking for a more princess-like style, then this outfit will be perfect for you. Zendaya wore this Cinderella-inspired gown at last year Met Gala and was one of the most popular. The only things you need are a Cinderella costume and some neon lights.

3. BLAKE LIVELY’S 600 HOURS DRESS

This is definitely an intricate dress to recreate but with some effort and creativity, it can become a reality. Blake wore this Versace jewelled gown at the 2018 Met Gala and rocked the carpet.

4. KATY BURGER/CHANDELIER

If you’re opting for something particular and funny then Katy’s 2019 costumes may be the choice for you. The first dress is a literal burger and is accompanied by an olive hat, the other is a Moschino dress with three different layers of candles around it.

These are only a few of the many garments which you can stylise and personalise for your own look. If you are interested to participate in the challenge, just add the hashtag to your picture and share it with the world. Good luck and remember to have fun!

Words By Gennaro Costanzo

Graphics by Katie Janes

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The humble tank top; the versatile sleeveless staple that can so effortlessly take us from the gym to the shops, to a night out (obviously with a wash and a few styling tweaks in-between- but you get the point!). In the current climate, shopping is now a distant happy, memory and nights out are the things of dreams.

Though many of the world’s dedicated lovers of fashion might currently be feeling slightly distraught; all this time to think about and plan outfits down to the very last detail – and literally NOWHERE to go. It shouldn’t stop us at least trying, even if it is only for a 20-minute chat with the head of the department. Which, at the minute, along with (if you’re feeling particularly extra) a boozy skype night with the girls, is the only thing we have to get vaguely somewhere close to dress for.

It seems almost pointless to don an outfit head to toe when from the waist down, you are invisible to those on the other end of the video call. Plus, no matter how much you live and breathe fashion, being at home for these extended periods of time, comfort is essential.

Queue the tank top. Saving the day yet again.

It is the perfect combination of comfort and potential to be styled up or down (depending on the recipient of the video call). Along with having the ability to be paired with PJ bottoms, joggers, gym leggings… pants –(they will literally never know).

No matter what variation of tank top you own, we have put together three looks that will take your top-half from 0-100 in a matter of minutes!

Look 1:

Corset: ASOS Kikiriki shell bust strapless crop top in white (£38)

Clips: Claires Matte Beaded Rectangle Clips (£6), Valet Studio Kelly tortoiseshell clips (£30)

Eyeliner: Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner – Matte Black (£5.99)

Brow Product: Glossier Boy Brow (£14)

Nails: Essie Nail Color in ‘You Do Blue’ (£7.99)

Lips: Bobbi Brown Lip Color in ‘Salmon’ (£24.50)

Eye Shadow: DIOR Matte Long-Wear Professional Eyeshadow in ‘Celeste’ (£20.40)

Look 2:

Bralette: COGGLES Calvin Klein Women’s Triangle Unlined Bra – Black (£28)

Necklace: ASOS necklace with crystal link pendant and glam chain in gold tone (£12)

Earrings: Bershka Maxi hoop earrings with rhinestones (£7.99)

Nails: Nails Inc. Polish in ‘Neon Coral’ (£15)

Mascara: Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, Black (£9)

Lashes: Ardell Professional Duralash Knot-Free Naturals Individual Lashes (£3.45)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye shadow in shade ‘Sushi Flower’ (£15)

Lips: Pretty Little Thing Carmex Lip Balm (£3)

Look 3:

Headband: Slip Silk Knot Headband – Pink (£69)

Hoop Earrings: RegalRose Sterling Silver Medium Hoops (£16)

Mini Earrings: Astrid and Miyu Cartilage hoops

Pearls: ETSY mini pearls (£3.70)

Nails: Ebay Sophy Robson Set 24 Press On Nails (£2.99)

Eyeliner: Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner ($35)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye Shadow in ‘Omega’ (£15)

Words and Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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We have all done it we have all obsessed over a celebrity, their works or lifestyle that we all wished we knew them personally. The kind we are talking about is the ones that just seem like they would be the best mums ever. So instead of our just as amazing but less famous mothers here are celebrities, we wished were our mums.

Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner in Ariana Grande’s Music Video for ‘Thank You, Next’

Kris Jenner is a mother of the six and head of the Kardashian + Jenner clan. Kris has made a living by being a reality TV mum and managing the successful careers of her six children. All this earned Kris the title of ‘momager’. Kris’ business savvy has grown her family brand into a multimillionaire business with 17 seasons of her family reality tv show ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ and 11 spin-off shows under the belt. With a mum CV like that, we all wish we had Kris Jenner on our sides as we pinch our pennies.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé winning the Grammy for ‘Best Urban Contemporary Album’ 2017

Beyoncé mostly known as Queen B has amassed fame fortune and a particularly loyal admiration throughout her music career. Although music is what Beyoncé is famous for, she is known to have various side projects like her clothing line Ivy Park. From the girl group destiny’s child to an internationally acclaimed solo artist, the singer and mother of three. Beyoncé has grown her brand on female empowerment and hard work. After all, this and the fact that she is fabulous in almost everything that she does, do we need to give you any other reasons why we wish she was our mum? Let’s be honest at some point while we were listening to her music, we have all wished to know her personally and as your mum, you might just be lucky enough to inherit those vocal cord genetics

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama former first lady of the United States and the first, African American first lady in the history of the United States. Just for that alone, I wish Michelle Obama was my mother. However, her former first lady status is not the only reason we love and adore her. Michelle Obama the former Harvard educated lawyer has been a vocal advocate for female education in remote areas and also health and activity. During her time as the first lady, she used this platform to move these agendas by reforming school lunch of children to have healthier options and also advocating for equal rights for women and also the LGBTQ and that’s why we wish Michelle Obama was our mum.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively Playing Serena Van Der Woodson in ‘Gossip Girl’

Blake lively famous for her role as high school mean girl in Gossip Girl is now a successful actress, married to actor husband Ryan Reynolds and mother of three. Blake is loved for her cool personality and also her fashion sense. The actress is known not only for her career but also her love of cooking and baking, that and her cool easy-going manner that shows in all her public appearance has qualified her to be a mum we wished we had.

Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell is a young actress famous for her role in the teen series Pretty Little Liars she is also a YouTube personality with content focused on travelling lifestyle, beauty and fashion. Recently, the actress produced a YouTube series based on her journey to motherhood. Shay presented a modern look to motherhood especially a first-time mum. After watching the short YouTube series ‘Almost Ready’ we wish shay was our mum to globe-trot and take beautiful pictures. The actress also seems she would be a cool mum.

Words by Precious Njoki

Graphics by Katie Janes

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