Gaga and Dion embrace the joy of all-out camp
Who are the kings and queens of camp?
The theme of Monday’s Met Gala celebrated “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour explained the theme’s meaning to Jenna Bush Hager on “Today” last week.
“It’s everything that’s completely artificial and fake and not really what you think it means,” Wintour said.
We applaud these stars for not being afraid to fully embrace the theme.
Lady Gaga
March 28, 1986, a Met Gala star was born. Gaga, a co-chair of this year’s event, wore several looks by Brandon Maxwell. She enlisted the help of several people to help carry her long, hot-pink train. Beneath her overcoat, Gaga hid several more ensembles. She removed her outer layer to reveal a strapless black dress with a fitted, asymmetric bodice. Beneath the black dress, a sleek, pink column gown. Underneath that frock, a black bra and underwear set with fishnet stockings.
Cardi B
Another singer also knew how to grab eyes on the carpet. Cardi B wowed in a design by Thom Browne that was the antithesis of minimalism – perfect for the night’s theme. The crimson look featured a jeweled cap, feathered shoulders and massive circular train.
Billy Porter
Porter spread his gilded wings on the carpet after being carried in by half a dozen men in gold pants, with their chests exposed. The actor/singer has The Blonds to thank for his Egyptianinspired outfit and Giuseppe Zanotti to thank for his shoes.
Ahead of his arrival, the “Pose” actor told Vogue of camp: “When it’s done properly, it’s one of the highest forms of fashion and art.”
Ryan Murphy
The “American Horror Story” cocreator showed up ready to suffer in the name of fashion. Murphy’s blush and peach Christian Siriano ensemble was a tribute to Liberace. Unfortunately, as Murphy tells it, the look was “literal hell.”
“I had to lay down in the car, it weighs a hundred pounds, and I’m harnessed in,” he told E! on the carpet. “But ya know, anything for fashion, right?”
Celine Dion
Our love for Dion’s Met Gala look will (sings) “go oooonnnnn.” Being instantly turned into a meme pretty much cements one’s place on the best-dressed list at the gala. Dion went for it in an Oscar de la Renta ensemble with glitzy fringe.
Janelle Monae
Hats off to Monae for her whimsical Met Gala look. The singer/actress sported an artsy look by Christian Siriano with pops of pink and red.
Kacey Musgraves
The event might’ve been a “Barbie World” for the “Rainbow” singer. Musgraves arrived at her first Met by Barbie pink car. She donned a long, blond wig with wavy locks and a vibrant coat dress by Moschino.
Lupita Nyong’o
The actress made a red-carpet statement in a technicolor Versace number featuring bright fuchsia and lime green.