#MetGalaMoments Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:36:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Met Gala Theme https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-met-gala-theme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-met-gala-theme Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:36:03 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=93560 The annual Met Gala is a staple in the fashion world, with its iconic themes, extravagant red carpet looks, and star-studded guest list. As we look forward to the 2025 edition of this glamorous event, here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect. When and Where? The 2025 Met Gala will take place on […]

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The annual Met Gala is a staple in the fashion world, with its iconic themes, extravagant red carpet looks, and star-studded guest list. As we look forward to the 2025 edition of this glamorous event, here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect.

When and Where?

The 2025 Met Gala will take place on Monday, May 5, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The event traditionally kicks off the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition, and this year will be no exception.

What’s the Theme?

In 2025, the Met Gala will explore the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” 

Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibition will highlight the evolution and influence of Black men’s style, from the 18th century to the present day. Expect to see a stunning array of garments, photography, and art, showcasing how Black dandyism has left a lasting imprint on the fashion world.

Who’s Hosting?

 This year’s co-chairs are an impressive all-Black male lineup, including actor Colman Domingo, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky, and music icon Pharrell Williams, alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour and honorary chair LeBron James. Each of these figures has made significant contributions to fashion, making them fitting choices for this year’s celebration.

What’s the Dress Code?

While the dress code for 2025 has yet to be revealed, we can anticipate sophisticated looks that celebrate Black sartorial elegance, likely featuring sharp tailoring and bold, statement-making attire.

Why the Met Gala Matters

Aside from being one of the most anticipated fashion events, the Met Gala is also a major fundraiser for the Costume Institute. Year after year, it helps raise millions to support the museum’s efforts in preserving fashion history.

Words By Noa Balou

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]]> Met Gala Beauty Looks We Can’t Stop Thinking About https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/met-gala-beauty-looks-we-cant-stop-thinking-about/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=met-gala-beauty-looks-we-cant-stop-thinking-about Wed, 08 May 2024 15:23:46 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=90239 The 2024 Met Gala beauty looks for the enchanting “Garden of Time” theme, inspired by J.G Ballard’s short story from 1962, didn’t disappoint and we thought we would break down some of the stunning faces that stole the show for us.

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]]> The 2024 Met Gala beauty looks for the enchanting “Garden of Time” theme, inspired by J.G Ballard’s short story from 1962, didn’t disappoint and we thought we would break down some of the stunning faces that stole the show for us.

Zendaya’s Villain Arc

Zendaya’s look, or looks, definitely didn’t disappoint for her first year as co-chair of the Gala. She definitely sits up in our top 5 after she shook the world of Met Gala fans on May 6th when she walked the carpet twice. She sported two stunningly striking looks, Margiela by John Galliano for her first and never worn before archive Givenchy from 1996 for her second and both looks were styled by styled by the jaw-droppingly talented Law Roach. 

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She accompanied these looks with two corresponding beauty looks, the first channelling dark, fairy-tale villain energy. She combined shades of pink and purple and exuded incredible dark feminine energy. The second look was far softer, and more romantic peachy toned glam extenuating her bleached, skinny brows.

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Emma Chamberlain’s Earthy Glam

On the red carpet, Chamberlain also embraced dark feminine energy with matte, sombre brown makeup that completed her earthy grunge look and matches perfectly alongside her 2003 floor length Jean Paul Gautier gown.

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Gigi Hadid Channels Marilyn

Gigi channelled beauty icon Marilyn Mondoe, with her bouncy brown out bob and statement red lip. She did so in a full face of Maybelline as the current face of their brand.

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Tyla’s Water Droplet Nails

Tyla came for the throats of the Met Gala veterans at her very first Met Gala ever – and definitely secured future invites back. She stunned in a custom sand sculpture dress by Olivier Rousteig for Balmain. She fully dove into the time aspect of the “Garden of Time” theme by pairing her sandy hourglass figure with an actual hourglass as a “handbag”. 

However the part of the look that completely stole the show for us was her water droplet illusion nails, making an homage to her chart topping debut song “Water”.

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Doja Cat’s Chrome Tears

Doja Cat was perfectly on theme, dressed as a teary-eyed sculpture that you’d find in an enchanted garden. She wore simply a wet oversized t-shirt, which accentuated her curves much like that of a sculpture. 

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FKA Twigs Dripping In Diamonds

For this years Met, twigs instead opted for a custom Stella McCartney look, worn over embellished crop top and matching hot pants and was quoted to be “dripping in Stella McCartney diamonds, which are lab-grown,”.

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Ariana Grande’s Fairy-tale Glam

R.E.M founder and chart topping singer Ariana played homage to her fairylike features which worked perfectly for her and the Garden of time theme. She wore a full face of her own makeup brand with holographic 3D appliques on her cheeks, almost appearing as wings  paired with stunning opal, diamond earrings.

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Lana’s ‘Tree Chic’

Only Lana could make dressing like a tree look chic. With the help of her make up artists Etienne Ortega, she paired this Avant Garde look with a stunning doe like brown toned glam underneath the mesh of her look. He utilised his own makeup line, including his go-to Lana Del Rey lip combination, which consists of his Agave Glow Colour Stick in Petals in the middle and Soft Contour Lip Liner in Cinnamon Girl. Ortega applied Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation on Del Rey’s face and her Super Easy Eye Palette to her eyes.

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Written By Lauren Dickson

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]]> 12 Looks That Glamorously Took Over Met Gala’s 2024 “Garden of Time” https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/12-looks-that-glamorously-took-over-met-galas-2024-garden-of-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-looks-that-glamorously-took-over-met-galas-2024-garden-of-time Wed, 08 May 2024 09:59:53 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=90206 What. A. Night. Let’s say it again – what a night!!! The first Monday in May was just as special as always, but this year’s Met Gala themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” turned out to be more magical and surreal than ever. With the dress code being “The Garden of Time,” inspired by J.G. Ballard’s short story under the same title, the celebrities encapsulated in their breath-taking looks the magical aura, fragility, and fleetingness of beauty, which, as Vogue suggested, are all at the core of the theme. After all, some of the outfits from Costume Institute’s new exhibition “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” were designed so long ago that they’re much too fragile to be worn ever again. The tone for this special evening was indeed set by the Institute’s other-worldly exhibition, with about 250 items embodying the heritage of the last 400 years of fashion history. And undoubtedly, history was made yesterday as well. So let’s dive in the Garden of Time and check out the most stunning looks from the Gala!

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]]> What. A. Night. Let’s say it again – what a night!!! The first Monday in May was just as special as always, but this year’s Met Gala themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” turned out to be more magical and surreal than ever. With the dress code being “The Garden of Time,” inspired by J.G. Ballard’s short story under the same title, the celebrities encapsulated in their breath-taking looks the magical aura, fragility, and fleetingness of beauty, which, as Vogue suggested, are all at the core of the theme. After all, some of the outfits from Costume Institute’s new exhibition “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” were designed so long ago that they’re much too fragile to be worn ever again. The tone for this special evening was indeed set by the Institute’s other-worldly exhibition, with about 250 items embodying the heritage of the last 400 years of fashion history. And undoubtedly, history was made yesterday as well. So let’s dive in the Garden of Time and check out the most stunning looks from the Gala!

Zendaya

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Zendaya has earned herself the title of a fashion icon over the last years, and being this year’s co-hostess of the Gala (together with Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth), she proved there is no coincidence in that. You think one peacock-like, mind-blowing gown is enough? Not for Zendaya. She left us obsessed with two looks by John Galliano, one from Maison Margiela, evoking this year’s iconic Artisanal show in Paris, and the other one from Givenchy Haute Couture SS 1996. So, let’s get to the details shall we? The Maison Margiela look was a blue-green, glowing mesh dress with golden-blue-green fruit and leaves ornaments, and an impressive decorative back. And just look at the other-worldly makeup – do we need to say anything more? Now, the Givenchy look was a mottled grey silk gown with a long trail, complemented by a pink-white-yellow, bouquet-like hat. Hats off!

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez equals classy, powerful, and sexy femininity. Opting for a richly ornamented, semi-transparent, silver Schiaparelli gown by Daniel Roseberry, she made an incredible impression both with her glimmering outfit and her flawless body shape. The dress was inspired by butterfly wings, whose shiny embroidery with “warm silver pearls, rhinestones, and 2 500 000 silver foul bugles and beads” took over 800 hours to be completed, as Schiaparelli report. How would we sum up the look? Powerful, yet fragile; glowing, yet delicate, even spiderweb-like. The essence of “The Garden of Time.”

Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham, who co-hosted the red carpet livestream with Gwendoline Christie, opted for  a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown, with the brand making a powerful debut at the Gala. Encrusted with Swarovski crystals and presenting LdSS signature cleavage neckline, the black dress with a leather-like corset was most body-hugging and sexy. And the glittering, semi-transparent trail gave the look a truly magical touch. She was glowing, wasn’t she!

Emma Chamberlain

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Emma Chamberlain’s, Vogue red carpet special correspondent, garden of time turned out to be a slightly more gothic place. The brown, lace custom gown by Jean Paul Gaultier, together with the smoky eyes and sleek hair, brought the sleeping beauty theme to another level. Meticulously crafted, complemented by a lace trail and briar-like, long gloves, Emma created a mostly ethereal aura around her.

Tyla

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Now, a gown nobody would’ve imagined – one made of sand. Yes, sand. Tyla couldn’t wish for a more iconic debut at the Met Gala, appearing in a form-fitting sand sculpture by Balmain, which beautifully hugged her body – and in addition, made body movements quite challenging; in fact, Tyla was lifted like a true princess to the upper stairs level, as she was unable to climb them herself. But oh boy, it was worth it! Could you think of a more suggestive embodiment of the fragility of beauty and the fleetingness of time than a gown made of originally loose sand? Ah yes, just add an hourglass clutch bag. Well, this is just genius. 

Alia Bhatt

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“An ode to art and eternity” is how Alia Bhatt sums up the main idea behind her fabulous, multi-layered saree by Sabyasachi, which is said to have taken over 1900 hours and 160 men to be created. This piece of hand craftsmanship stuns with its romantic flowery details, fringe, precious stones, and feminine tulle cape. Standing out as the only piece so deeply inspired by tradition and personal background, Bhatt’s garden of time strives at timelessness, delving into Indian fashion heritage.

Dua Lipa

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Dua Lipa, one of the Gala’s Sleeping Beauties, opted for a custom Marc Jacobs look, inspired by lingerie aesthetics and bringing to mind sexy nightgown fits. The two-part look depicted the melancholy and nostalgic romanticism of the evening’s theme, consisting of a black, long lace intarsia skirt with a trail, tied in the front, and a black-white satin top. What made this sensual look complete was a long feather stole and dotted tulle gloves. It’s indeed a Sleeping Beauty in flesh, reawakening fashion.

Charli XCX

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Time for an environmental approach – it’s Charli XCX in Marni’s gown by Francesco Risso, recycled from t-shirts from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Take a closer look at the dress to appreciate the details – the artistic loops, the linking of the layers of cotton, and the countless staples, which on one hand add an aesthetic – both edgy and glamorous – touch, and on the other one as if communicate the message of a desperate desire to survive, to live on, to fight the passage of time and be recreated and reused – in most environment-friendly manner possible.

FKA Twigs

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“I felt like a warrior alien water goddess queen boots diva,” comments FKA Twigs about her fabulous look by Stella McCartney. And what else can we say? The craftsmanship is truly impressive – c’mon, just look at all the little diamonds, which go far beyond the design of the top and the shorts, but are also there as part of the makeup and the artistic hairstyle. The super long knitted cape is just as mind-blowing in its meticulous design. And, last but not least, as McCartney stresses – all materials are fully sustainable, “explor[ing] notions of renewal and rebirth, timeless craftsmanship and cutting-edge technologies.”

Janelle Monáe

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Let’s stay in the topic of rebirth and sustainable design, shall we? Janelle Monáe’s custom dress by Vera Wang is a perfect embodiment of such an approach to the Gala’s theme, as the cherry of top of the glittering, opalescent, laser-cut sequins gown is a transparent flower on Janelle’s arm – and suffice it to say that this lovely flower is a product of the recycling process of plastic bottles. It’s here that fashion meets rebirth, re-usage, and passage of time – or, actually, finding a way around it. And frankly speaking, that’s what sustainable fashion should be about.

Mona Patel

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What’s special about Mona Patel’s gown from Iris van Herpen? It’s not just that the dress looks like multiple butterfly wings. It’s not just that the butterfly-shaped corset ends in a long trail of seemingly moving, aerodynamic layers of ivory fabric. It’s not even that some of the layers are so thin that they astonishingly well mimic actual butterfly wings. It’s the literally moving butterflies that Mona’s arms are adorned with. With their golden legs and bodies, the butterflies seem to be dancing around Patel, taking us to a truly magical garden of time.

Written By Julia Sułkowska

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]]> Met Afterparty Outfits Inspiring Our Going-Out Looks https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/met-afterparty-out%ef%ac%81ts-inspiring-our-going-out-looks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=met-afterparty-out%25ef%25ac%2581ts-inspiring-our-going-out-looks Thu, 11 May 2023 09:17:36 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=80153 The Met Gala this year was a feast for the eyes, with pearls, tweed, and flowers galore. If you thought the red carpet looks were good, just wait until you see the afterparty looks. Here are our favourite outfits that you can recreate for your own special event:

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]]> The Met Gala this year was a feast for the eyes, with pearls, tweed, and flowers galore. If you thought the red carpet looks were good, just wait until you see the afterparty looks. Here are our favourite outfits that you can recreate for your own special event:

Kendall Jenner

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Kendall embraced the naked dress trend with this bodysuit by Nensi Dojaka. It was inspired by a piece from the Chanel SS94 collection and consisted of a sequin bodysuit with black underwear and pearl straps.

Grace Elizabeth

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Grace wore this suit set from Chanel, consisting of a tailored grey bralette, midi skirt, matching coat, and a Chanel necklace and broach.

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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson

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Vogue editor Gabriella teamed up with Stuart Vevers of Coach to create this beautiful dress, made from leftover chiffon materials from past runway shows as well as ticket stubs and maps from the Met trash to make the floral details.

Olivia Wilde

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Olivia wore this see-through, summery flared net maxi dress from Chloe, pairing it with chunky platform boots from Casadei and black underwear.

Madelyn Cline

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Madelyn wore this classy monochromatic outfit, pairing an oversized blazer and baggy suit trousers over pointed-heels and a black silk lacy tank. She wore minimal jewellery, layering dainty silver tennis necklaces and diamond earrings.

Dua Lipa

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Dua wore head-to-toe Chanel, mixing black biker shorts with a tweed tank top and monogram tights. She layered thick strands of pearls and gold Chanel chains around her neck and waist, wore pearl-detail fingerless gloves, and matched pearl details on her sunglasses and heels.

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Michaela Coel

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The Met Gala co-chair was definitely one of the best dressed at the Gala, and she kept the gold embellished theme going for her Xhosa afterparty, wearing a black leather bodysuit over tights with a gold body painted on it. She matched this with gold earrings and sunglasses and added a silver sequin blazer on top, embroidered with regal gold Baroque stitching.

Emily Ratajkowski

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EmRata made a change from the black-and-white theme of the evening, donning this sparkly purple sequin halter dress from Versace’s SS02 collection. She paired the super short dress with silver bracelets, black heels, and a metallic and crystal-embellished pink bag from Gedebe.

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Nicola Peltz Beckham

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Attending afterparties with her husband, Nicole wore this dark red Valentino bandeau dress with long red opera gloves to match. She paired it with a pair of outrageous red sunglasses and the two huge diamond necklaces she was seen wearing at the gala.

Rihanna

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Ri wore this white button-up set that showed off her baby bump to attend afterparties with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky. It consisted of a cropped blazer and cross-detail skirt with a long slit up the thigh from Chrome Hearts. She matched her jewellery to her skirt, layering cross necklaces and anklets with silver earrings and bracelets.

Words by Lucy Walshe

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]]> Best Dressed At The Met Gala 2023 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/best-dressed-at-the-met-gala-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-dressed-at-the-met-gala-2023 Tue, 02 May 2023 15:55:08 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=79678 Famously referred to as the ‘Super Bowl of Fashion’ by André Leon Talley, the first Monday in May means everyone is talking about the Met Gala. The red carpet was swapped out for a pale cream with blue and red stripes, and celebrities from all industries put their best dresses on to honour ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’. As they made their grand entrance, a trend of flowers, tulle, embellishments, bows, monochrome, trains, and cats started to emerge. Here are our picks for the best-dressed:

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]]> Famously referred to as the ‘Super Bowl of Fashion’ by André Leon Talley, the first Monday in May means everyone is talking about the Met Gala. The red carpet was swapped out for a pale cream with blue and red stripes, and celebrities from all industries put their best dresses on to honour ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’. As they made their grand entrance, a trend of flowers, tulle, embellishments, bows, monochrome, trains, and cats started to emerge. Here are our picks for the best-dressed: 

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X took inspiration from Doja Cat’s iconic Schiaparelli look, arriving entirely unrecognisable. The nine-hour transformation was done by Pat McGrath, who was also behind Doja Cat’s bedazzled look. With Swarovski crystals and pearls attached over a layer of silver body paint, all he actually wore was an embellished thong, a face mask, and platform boots. 

Janelle Monáe 

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Janelle Monáe’s series of looks began with a dramatic black and white asymmetric overcoat from Thom Browne and a white leather bag shaped like a cat (of course). She then shed her coat to reveal a black mesh naked dress over a sequinned black bikini. The structured hoop dress was lined with rows of diamanté, and her bikini straps were adorned with pearls. 

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega was another star dressed by Thom Browne last night, giving a nod to Karl with this collared shirt under her dress. Channelling her onscreen persona Wednesday Addams, her gothic high-low corset dress was made of tweed and featured gold chains of pearls wrapped around the skirt and train. 

Doja Cat

Doja cat took her name to the next level, dressing up as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette and meowing when interviewed by Emma Chamberlain on the red carpet. Her flowing gown, by Oscar De La Renta, featured a feathered train and a sequin hood with cat ears. She accessorised with a metallic headpiece and diamond rings, claw-like nails, and prosthetics— a great effort for her first Met ball. 

Cardi B

Keeping it classy, Cardi B went for a shirt and tie under her gigantic black dress from Chenpeng Studio. The dress was covered in Chamelia flowers, representing the house of Chanel and Karl in one look. Not her only look of the evening, Cardi left her hotel in a dramatic pink corset dress with a huge peacock-style back from Miss Sohee, which she changed out of ahead of the red carpet. 

Teyana Taylor

Another celebrity dressed in Thom Browne, Teyana Taylor reinvented the tweed suit with this low-rise cutout maxi skirt with stitches up the side and a dramatic train. Her suit jacket included built-in gloves and a classic Karl Lagerfeld shirt and tie. She accessorised with a Chamelia bag and a netted veil over her sunglasses. 

Rita Ora

Rita Ora embraced the naked dress trend in this gothic mesh Prabal Gurung off-the-shoulder gown with an extremely long floral train. Embroidered with black flowers and featuring a matching floral choker, Rita paid homage to Karl, with the chains and pearls hanging from her elaborate acrylic nails. 

Anne Hathaway

As the new face of Versace, Anne wore this custom dress designed by Donatella, which incorporated tweed and chamelia through the design and texture. The dress’ high slit separated two sections held together with safety pins, a reference to Versace SS94, and these were adorned with pearls to link to Chanel. 

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning looked stunning in this Vivienne Westwood bridal gown that paid tribute to her first ever fashion show, walking in Chanel’s FW11 haute couture collection. She carried a bouquet of daisies and wore a daisy flower crown to signify the way Karl styled her for the Little Black Jacket book, and she accessorised with a 1955 Cartier coffee bean necklace similar to the one Grace Kelly wore. 

Written By Lucy Walshe

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]]> The Most Iconic Met Gala Looks From The Past Decade https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-most-iconic-met-gala-looks-from-the-past-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-iconic-met-gala-looks-from-the-past-decade Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=79575 New York City’s largest charity event, the Met Gala, began in 1946 and is traditionally held every year on the first Monday in May (except in 2021 due to the coronavirus). Chaired by Vogue’s Anna Wintour for the past 24 years, it takes place at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and always has […]

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]]> New York City’s largest charity event, the Met Gala, began in 1946 and is traditionally held every year on the first Monday in May (except in 2021 due to the coronavirus). Chaired by Vogue’s Anna Wintour for the past 24 years, it takes place at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and always has a theme corresponding to the Costume Institute’s exhibition. Hundreds of thousands tune in to watch celebrities’ arrivals, anticipating the elaborate outfits in line with (and often completely ignorant of) the chosen theme. Here are some of our favourites from over the recent years:

Anne Hathaway 2015 

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Anne Hathaway’s golden lamé dress caused a stir at the 2015 Met Gala, with many fans calling her best-dressed of the event, while others slammed her for wearing a ‘hoodie’. We think the Oscar-winning actress’ custom Ralph Lauren gown looks amazing, and she pulls off a look very few could for the theme ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’. 

Halle Berry 2017

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Her first time ever attending the gala, Halle Berry made her presence known in this elaborate sheer Versace catsuit. The theme for 2017 was devoted to the Japanese label Comme des Garçons and its founder, designer Rei Kawakubo— in short: avant-garde. We love the gold detailing on the dramatic train and that she kept her hair and makeup simple to show off the outfit.

Michèle Lamy 2017

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Michelle Lamy was joined by her husband, Rick Owens, at the 2017 MET Gala. Both big fans of Comme des Garçons, she wore this abstract red dress from the FW16 collection, described to AnOther Magazine by Kawakubo as “18th-century punk”.

Zendaya 2018

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Dressed up as Joan of Arc, Zendaya took bling to the next level in this chainmail suit of armour for the theme ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”. She complemented the silver with multiple chunky rings, silver heels, and a silver pendant.

Billy Porter 2019

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Dressed up as an Egyptian sun god, Porter was carried in on a daybed by six shirtless men wearing gold masks and necklaces. As he walked the pink carpet, he revealed a dramatic pair of gold wings. The theme was undoubtedly ‘camp’, and when asked by Variety to describe his look in 3 words, he said “Diana Ross, ‘Mahogany’”.

Rihanna, 2018

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Rihanna broke the internet with this iconic bishop’s hat for the heavenly bodies theme, with many dubbing her the new pope. Her look, designed by Margiela, consisted of a long jewel-encrusted robe over a minidress, Cartier jewellery, and glitzy Louboutins.

JLo 2021

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Jennifer Lopez always comes to win at the MET Gala. Wearing Ralph Lauren at the 2021 MET Gala, celebrating all things American fashion.

Katy Perry 2019

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Katy Perry set the bar high for the ‘camp’ theme, dressing as a fully-functioning chandelier. Designed by Moschino’s Jeremy Scott, the ensemble required six weeks just to place the thousands of Swarovski crystals on the dress.

Beyoncé 2015

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Beyoncé’s barely-there look for the ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ theme was designed by Givenchy, featuring glittering pink and green rhinestones embellished to cover all the right places. She also made reference to Coming to America with her high ponytail and the design of the dress.

Bella Hadid 2018

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For 2018’s iconic heavenly bodies theme, Bella opted for a unique take compared to other attendees’ angelic and religious-inspired looks. Her black patent top, lace train, cross-detailed maxi skirt, and leather gloves gave off a more gothic vibe— perfect considering it was designed by Chrome Hearts, her BFF Jesse Jo Stark’s father’s brand.

Rihanna 2015

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Once again, Rihanna broke the internet with this dress, designed by Guo Pei, being compared to an omelette, a pizza, the yellow brick road, and more by fans on Twitter. She reportedly said she felt like a clown wearing this, but we think the regal look is perfect for ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’.

Cardi B 2018

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We can all agree that ‘Heavenly Bodies’ was the year for insane regal looks. While pregnant with her first child, the rapper attended her first MET Gala in this extremely detailed look by Jeremy Scott for Moschino, who wore a matching embellished biker jacket and trousers.

Iman 2021

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The supermodel owned the cream carpet in this out-of-thisworld costume for the 2021 theme of celebrating American fashion. The look, created in a collaboration between Dolce & Gabbana and Harris Reed, was inspired by the golden age of America and its ballroom culture. 

Words by Lucy Walshe

Header Graphics by Magdalen Manning

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]]> Sensational Outfits That Dazzled The Red Carpet At The 2021 MET Gala https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/sensational-outfits-that-dazzled-the-red-carpet-at-the-2021-met-gala/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sensational-outfits-that-dazzled-the-red-carpet-at-the-2021-met-gala Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:35:06 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=38688 The red carpet has been rolled out and fashion’s biggest night out event, The MET Gala 2021 has arrived with the most sought-after celebs in the most anticipated and sensational outfits. With its theme ​​America: A Lexicon of Fashion, we picked out the 10 best looks from the event that wowed the crowd into amazement.

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]]> The red carpet has been rolled out and fashion’s biggest night out event, The MET Gala 2021 has arrived with the most sought-after celebs in the most anticipated and sensational outfits. With its theme ​​America: A Lexicon of Fashion, we picked out the 10 best looks from the event that wowed the crowd into amazement.

Billie Eilish

Earlier this year, Billie Eilish stupefied her fans with the Vogue cover debut. Transcending from that, Eilish who is also the co-chair of the MET gala graced the red carpet in layers of tulle and poise. Her custom tulle Oscar De la Renta gown is off-shouldered and is corseted to perfection seamlessly highlighting her curves. The sartorial peach strapless gown is inspired from an Old Hollywood-inspired bodice and descends into a blush ombré skirt and train.

Kim Kardashian

Here’s to Kim always keeping up with the Kardashian’s fashion statement and making heads turn. Arriving in an all-black Balenciaga bodysuit with a face covering, Kim Kardashian became the talk of the town. The ensemble created by Demna Gvasalia featured a long black with flared sleeves train and hands encased in gloves, contemplating a shadow look.

Gigi Hadidi

Gigi Hadid arrived in a strapless black and white Prada gown featuring a corseted variation and amped up the outfit with black leather opera gloves. Describing her MET gala look as an ‘ode to simple well-made fashion’, Gigi’s outfit featured a dramatic slit at the back paired with bejewelled kitten heels. Accentuating the style further, the outfit was accessorized with a diamond neckpiece and a barrette perfectly nestled in her auburn locks.

Jennifer Lopez

JLo channeled a modern version of the wild wild west in her custom Ralph Lauren outfit. The embroidered long western dress features a plunging neckline accentuated with a cowgirl leather belt lodged at her waist. The outfit highlights 25,000 design elements that took over 12 days of work involving 15 specialized embroiderers and a thigh-high slit that shows off Lopez’s toned legs.  The final touches to the rustic outfit are a shearling faux fur cape and cow-girl-inspired hat and accessories with a pair of silver heels.

Iman

Iman swept the crowd with her extravagance in a custom Harris Reed gown that possessed an infinite charm. The ensemble is a rich brocade jumpsuit surrounded by a feathered crinoline and a signature bespoke headpiece in collaboration with Vivienne lake. The jacquard brilliance is an inspiration from the ballroom culture in America’s golden age described as ‘romanticism gone nonbinary’.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora charmed the crowd in her crystal brilliance as she strutted down the MET Gala red carpet in a Prada outfit. The black Duchesse crop top is covered with faceted crystals and a satin black cape royally wound around her arms. The look is accessorized with diamond jewelleries from De Beers.

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner exuded glamour as she arrived in a Givenchy gown at the MET Gala event. The outfit offers homage to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic role in My Fair Lady. The gown features cold shoulders with fringed jewelleries from the sleeves that transcend in sheer gloves. The gown is only accompanied by a crystal-studded choker that covers Jenner’s neck and entails an essence of subtly letting the gown speak for itself.

Lil Nas X

Attending his first MET Gala event, Lil Nas’s series of three outfits demanded attention and hyped the crowd into amazement. For his first outfit, Lil Nas served regality with an elaborate gold cape exaggerated at the shoulder and custom-designed by Donatella Versace herself. Post the cape attention, Lil Nas revealed an astounding gold armor suit followed by a black bodysuit ornated with crystals and Versace’s signature house print.

Dan Levy

Dan levy’s outfit set out to make an LGBTQIA+ statement in a blue Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson and Cartier costume. The collared shirt features a flamboyant gathered sleeve with a beautiful portrait of a couple kissing at the chest. The colors have been derived from different shades of blue with hints of pink and green. Paired with the stunning outfit is a stunning pair of gold buckled boots adorned with pastel roses and a subtle white pouch.

Lorde

Lorde sizzled the red carpet in an immaculate two-piece from Bode. The delicate satin outfit was embellished with colourful crystals and a single closure reflecting a bold look. The sensational outfit was completed with an immaculate crown that complimented the look and delivered regal vibes.

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo stepped out onto the Met Gala red carpet in a daring catsuit. The sheer boldness of the Saint Laurent outfit captures a glamorous moment for Rodrigo’s MET debut. The suit flaunts feather detailing at the shoulder and high waisted brief emphasizing the oomph factor.  Ushering in an extra added glam the outfit is paired with chandelier earrings along with a pair of matching bracelets.

Normani

Normani took the gala by storm in her mustard yellow outfit. Everything about this Valentino ball gown is alluring from the exaggerated over-the-shoulder puffed sleeves to the plunging neckline and the otherworldly flare that is ever-so-charismatic. The look is accessorized with a stunning diamond and sapphire necklace that rests perfecting between the bold neckline.

Chloe & Halle Bailey

Another MET debut that set fire to the red carpet was the R&B sisters, Chloe and Halle Bailey. Chloe looked poised and charming in her white slit satin down while Halle crackled in a rose pink bodysuit with fringe detailings, both by Rodarte. While Chloe chose to pair the gown with a show stopper neckpiece Halle chose to keep it simple and let the bodysuit’s neckline do the talking.

Words by Manica Pathak, Graphics by Emily Chapillon

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]]> The Met Gala Returns: Everything You Need To Know About the ‘First Monday of May’ https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-met-gala-returns-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-monday-of-may/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-met-gala-returns-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-monday-of-may Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:59:17 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=22279 The renowned ‘First Monday of May’ is approaching, and if you love fashion as much as we do you were probably wondering about the future of the Met Gala… questioning whether the iconic gala would be returning this year or not. The cancellation of the event, which we witnessed in 2020 was the expected outcome for this year’s edition too, but luckily for us (and the fashion world), a few things have changed this time around.

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The renowned ‘First Monday of May’ is approaching, and if you love fashion as much as we do you were probably wondering about the future of the Met Gala… questioning whether the iconic gala would be returning this year or not. The cancellation of the event, which we witnessed in 2020 was the expected outcome for this year’s edition too, but luckily for us (and the fashion world), a few things have changed this time around.

Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the godmother and godfather of the annual ceremony in honour of the Costume Institute, have officially announced its official return and possible themes. Yes, you’ve heard it right… the Met Gala is back and will have more than just one theme. The exhibition will be divided into two separate chapters, which technically means two Met Galas.

The first exhibition ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’ which will be presented on September 18, will be centred on the “modern vocabulary of American fashion”, and will feature the new design stars of the current American fashion landscape. The second exhibition “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” will resemble more the previous (and familiar) Met calendar, and will take place on May 2 of 2022, (the First Monday of May). As the name suggests its theme will revolve around the main names in American haute couture.

The division of the event into two different exhibitions is a rather unusual one, but an exciting one after all. There may still be uncertainty surrounding the new path taken by the event but what is certain is that it will be an exciting celebration of America. A way to explore the American fashion legacy while reflecting the current times by transporting the limitations imposed by the pandemic into the fashion scene.

In honour of the come-back of Met Gala, we have selected our favourite looks and moments from its previous editions. Have a look while we await the upcoming exhibitions:

Cher, 1974, Theme: Romantic And Glamourous Hollywood Design

Naomi Campbell, 1995, Theme: Haute Couture

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Jlo & Diddy, 1999, Theme: Rock Style

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Giselle Bundchen, 2003, Theme: Goddess: The Classical Mode

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Solange, 2015, Theme: China: Through the Looking Glass

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Cardi B, 2018, Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination

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Rihanna, 2019, Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion

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Harry Styles and Alessandro Michele, 2019, Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion

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Kendall and Kylie, 2019, Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion

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Lady Gaga, 2019, Themes: Camp: Notes On Fashion

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Words By Chiara Ferrari, Graphic By Millie Pollok

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