Who wore what – and how – at this year’s Met Gala
FROM Rihanna’s black beanie to Kim Kardashian’s black full-face cover, this year’s Met Gala had many fans amazed, shocked and sometimes confused.
While the title for this year’s Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibition was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, the theme of the Gala was “American independence” which gave attendees too much room for interpretation.
Celebrities gave us a lot to talk about but it was Kardashian who had tongues wagging with her all-black head-to-toe Balenciaga ensemble including a balaclava which covered up her face. Yes, even her eyes.
The outfit, designed by creative director Demna Gvasalia, featured a long train which was basically a black T-shirt dress worn over a catsuit and jersey boots. For her hairstyle, she chose to sport a ponytail featuring extensions that hung down to the floor.
The next wow moment of the evening was singer-turned-business mogul Rihanna’s outfit. The star, who’s dating A$AP Rocky, has always been the show stopper of the event. She’s the one person everybody holds their breath to see. This year, like the many before, she made a dramatic entrance – and was the last to arrive – wearing black Balenciaga voluminous overcoat with ruffles.
She completed the look with a beanie that featured Bulgari diamonds worth over 267 carats.
In contrast to her all-black outfit, A$AP Rocky arrived in a quilt-looking full-length coat which he removed to reveal a classic black tuxedo.
Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X wore not one, not two but three head-turning Versace looks styled by Hodo Musa.
The 22-year-old hitmaker arrived wearing a gold regal velvet cloak covered in gold beading with a long train which was then removed on the red carpet to reveal a full-body gold suit of armour. This was removed to reveal yet another jaw-dropping long-sleeved black and gold shimmering bodysuit.
The outfit was covered in crystals and Versace’s signature house print.
Grammy Award winner Billie Eilish, who made history for being the youngest co-chair in the gala's history, was almost unrecognisable as she swapped her baggy clothes for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired all peach custom tulle corset gown by Oscar de la Renta. Eilish’s corseted gown reportedly had a gargantuan skirt with a 4.5m train.
Poet-activist Amanda Gorman made her Met Gala debut wearing a royal blue strapless custom Vera Wang gown inspired by the Statue of Liberty.
The dress features individually hand-stitched crystals. The crystal theme continued onto her face. Her make-up looks featured delicately placed crystals that co-ordinated with her shimmery headpiece.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton outfit that featured a purple and blue swirl-print gown with a sweetheart-style neckline and an elaborate black cape. Her look was completed with black boots and an elaborate hairstyle.
Noami’s older sister Mari Osaka helped design the look along with Louis Vuitton's Nicolas Ghesquiere.