Normani Wanted to “Break the Rules” With Her Low-Rise Skirt at the Met Gala

May 03, 2022 at 01:20AM Normani brought a sexy silhouette to the 2022 Met Gala. In her second time attending the exclusive fashion event, the singer wore black velvet Christian Siriano separates consisting of a low-rise tiered skirt and bra top with puffy sleeves, offset by a choker neck and connected by straps at the bust. Normani paired the outfit with a sculptural fascinator, also in black, and statement earrings. Despite the “Gilded Glamour” theme, Normani is one of many attendees to wear black to this year’s Met Gala, including Janelle Monáe, Maude Apatow, and Phoebe Dynevor. Though she forwent the more literal interpretation, Normani’s skirt does evoke silhouettes associated with the late 19th century, also referred to as the Gilded Age in the United States. Normani described Siriano as an artist and designer she looks up to. “I know I can be…

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Alicia Keys Pays Tribute to NYC in “Empire State of Mind” Cape Dress

May 03, 2022 at 01:15AM Alicia Keys paid tribute to the concrete jungle at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday. Surrounded by dozens of celebs displaying their own takes on the event’s “Gilded Glamour” theme, Keys floated down the red carpet in a fitted Ralph Lauren gown. Immaculately sculpted like a New York City skyscraper, the off-the-shoulder dress featured a shimmering print that mirrored the hundreds of windows painting the faces of office buildings and apartments across the city. Keys layered the silver evening gown under a black floor-length cape embellished with a rhinestone silhouette of the New York City skyline, including detailed depictions of the Empire State Building, the One World Trade Center, and more. The sweeping cape featured a high collar with a sharp, asymmetrical neckline that beautifully matched with the city’s architecture. “My inspiration is our city. New York City…

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Have a Matching Moment on the Met Gala Red Carpet

May 03, 2022 at 01:10AM Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner made a royal entrance at the 2022 Met Gala, gracing the red carpet with their own takes on the theme, Gilded Glamour. The couple, who’s currently expecting, coordinated a matching Louis Vuitton moment in black, white and silver. Pregnant Sophie Turner opted for a floor-sweeping gown embellished with studs that emphasized her baby bump, and completed the look with black platform sandals. Her red sleek waves cascaded past her shoulders, parted in the middle to reveal a bright red lip and matching eyeshadow. As the design featured long sleeves and a ruffled neck, she kept jewelry minimal, accessorizing only with her visible wedding ring. Meanwhile, Jonas looked dapper in a white coattail with a long lace train, embellished buttons and black lapels. The couple embraced the theme with silhouettes reminiscent of the Gilded…

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Tommy Dorfman Rocks Rubber Cutout Gown and “Protect Trans Kids” Bag at the Met Gala

May 03, 2022 at 01:00AM Tommy Dorfman commanded attention like a pro for her first-ever Met Gala. The actor attended the star-studded event in a forest-green rubber dress that stood out among the sea of black and gold outfits that many other stars chose. Custom designed by Christopher Kane, Dorfman’s gown featured a fitted bodice, a floor-sweeping train, and tattoo-baring cutouts all along the rib-cage area, each lined with gold chain straps for an added element of metallic shine. Dorfman and stylist Taylor Angino mixed throwback and modern-day vibes when selecting her accessories for the gala. As the “13 Reasons Why” alum revealed during a red carpet interview, her green-and-gold reversible tiara is more than 200 years old, and it’s certainly reminiscent of this year’s “Gilded Glamour” theme. Dorfman also wore black leather opera gloves that extended well past her elbows, adding an…

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Camila Cabello’s Cutout Met Gala Look Is Actually Upcycled

May 03, 2022 at 01:00AM Camila Cabello took to the red carpet for the 2022 Met Gala in an all-white two-piece set with colorful floral details. The outfit, which was designed by Moschino, featured high-collar, strappy detailing around the chest and waist and a large bustle reminiscent of the Gilded Age, which the Met Gala theme is highlighting. She wore matching blossoms in her hair, which she kept swept up, and accessorized with gorgeous sparkling earrings. But the best part about her look was the construction. This year’s Met Gala is a continuation of last year’s theme, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which aimed to celebrate iconic American designers and moments in American fashion. This gala’s shift toward “Gilded Glamour” places more of an emphasis on opulence, extravagance, and luxury, referencing an era in American history characterized by extreme economic growth and…

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Blake Lively’s Color-Changing Met Gala Gown Has a Hidden Meaning

May 02, 2022 at 11:35PM Blake Lively looked like the belle of the ball at the 2022 Met Gala wearing a custom Atelier Versace gown that was full of hidden meanings. Her dress featured a giant bow on one side, which created a long train in the back. The rose-gold dress was reportedly inspired by the Statue of Liberty and covered with glittering, geometric embroidery and mirrored accents. As she walked up the stairs, the copper-colored train was untied to show off a gorgeous teal, which symbolized the oxidization of the statue. It also appeared that the constellation-like design on the train was inspired by the one in Grand Central Station. For accessories, Lively chose a bejeweled tiara, dangling earrings, and satin opera gloves that matched the pink bow on her gown. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, joined Regina King and Lin-Manuel…

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Every Head-Turning Red Carpet Look From the 2022 Met Gala

May 02, 2022 at 11:10PM The 2022 Met Gala made a triumphant return this year on May 2, otherwise known as the first Monday in May, which is when the annual fĂŞte traditionally takes place. As the second series in a two-part exhibition titled “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the annual fundraising event supports the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Naturally, a star-studded crowd was in attendance, with headliners including Vanessa Hudgens, who arrived in a sheer black gown by Moschino. La La Anthony followed suit in a cutout dress by LaQuan Smith. This year’s Met Gala theme is “Gilded Glamour,” which invites guests to showcase their sartorial understanding of the Gilded Age, a time of rapid industrialization in the United States between 1870 and 1900. In fashion, this translated into excess. Embellishments like fringe…

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All the Looks from the 2022 Met Gala

May 02, 2022 at 10:47PM Fashion’s biggest night of the year is here, and its darlings are soon to descend on 5th Avenue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute is staging “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” as the second installment of September 2021’s Met Gala “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” And the dress code of “gilded glamour” leaves much to the imagination — will we see opera gloves? Corsets? Bridgerton-style updos? Expect the unexpected at the Met. Tonight’s hosts are Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Regina King. LaLa Anthony, Vanessa Hudgens and Hamish Bowles will host the red carpet. Without further ado, let’s see if the stars understood the assignment. Scroll through the gallery below to see all the best looks from the 2022 Met Gala. This is a live article. Come back for more of the best…

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Olivia Rodrigo Goes Full Riot Grrrl in a See-Through, Chain-Mail Minidress

May 02, 2022 at 08:30PM Olivia Rodrigo’s punk-rock era is alive and well. After grabbing dinner with Conan Gray at Carbone in New York City on May 1, the “Good 4 U” singer stepped out of the restaurant in a sheer, chain-mail minidress layered over a black bralette and matching briefs. Betraying no sense of cold in the see-through ensemble, Rodrigo strutted past the paparazzi with a smile in a pair of black velvet Mary Jane platforms. Rodrigo’s dress also featured two sky-high leg slits on either side of her thighs. She styled the outfit with a spiked choker necklace in silver, a matching bracelet, asymmetrical heart drop earrings, and multiple rings - a little sour, a little sweet, and undeniably edgy. When it came to hair, she traded her standard lengthy waves for a straighter look that easily could’ve passed as a…

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Gabrielle Union Takes High-Waisted Pants to a Whole New Level

May 02, 2022 at 08:05PM The amount of rise in a pant is extremely serious business. At a time in which Gen Z keeps threatening to make low-rise trendy again, I have been clutching my jeans to my navel for dear life. Thankfully, celebrities like Gabrielle Union have stepped out in outfits that show the high-waisted look is not going anywhere… no matter what the Y2K movement may have you believe. Ahead of the Met Gala, Union was spotted in the Upper East Side, rocking some incredible plaid pants with zipper details and - most importantly - a waistband that went all the way up to her rib cage. On top, she wore a simple, periwinkle bralette, aviators, and a brown leather duster that accented the color palette of her pants perfectly. She completed the look with light-brown platforms and a slick ponytail, looking…

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