The Story Behind Maya Penn’s Met Gala Gown Made From Plastic Waste
The Story Behind Maya Penn’s Met Gala Gown Made From Plastic WasteMay 03, 2023 at 08:20PMActivist and sustainable style designer Maya Penn made her Met Gala debut on Monday, May 1, gracing the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s grand staircase in an eco-friendly gown by Coach. The sustainable style advocate attended fashion’s biggest night, representing Coachtopia, the brand’s innovative new sub-brand focused on advancing the circular fashion system.With the 2023 Met Gala theme honoring the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, Penn wanted to pay homage to both the style of the iconic designer and stay true to her sustainable ethos, letting Mother Nature be her main inspiration for her one-of-a-kind look. “I’m definitely excited to be at the Met Gala representing sustainable fashion on the carpet,” the 23-year-old artist and designer told POPSUGAR ahead of the gala. “I’m someone who’s been in the sustainable fashion…
