The pandemic has changed a lot in fashion. The Met Gala, considered the super bowl of fashion, was canceled last year and I can say I was not the only one who was disappointed. Every year, I am always glued to my TV watching the red carpet on E! to see what the celebrities are wearing. This year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” or more simply, a celebration and history of American fashion and designers. It’s always interesting to see how celebrities interpret the theme.
This year was a little different though. The MTV video music awards were the night before, and the Emmys are next week. Unusually, there are so many red carpets one after another. Since the Met Gala and VMAs were so close, I compared celebrities’ looks since they are such different events. The Met Gala is fashion’s most prominent and most expensive night. Attendees are expected to dress to the theme and often arrive in custom-made, high-end couture and gowns. The VMAs, however, are very different. It’s more casual, and celebrities that attend often dress cool or more abstract. You will more likely see pants than gowns on the carpet.
The Met Gala
Timothee Chalamet in Haider Ackermann
Lupita Nyong’o in Versace
Amanda Gorman in Vera Wang
Yara Shahidi in Dior
MJ Rodriguez in Thom Browne
Kristen Stewart in Chanel Couture
Barbie Ferreira in Jonathan Simkhai
Kendall Jenner in Givenchy
Rachel Zeigler in Christian Dior
Kate Hudson in Michael Kors Collection and Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry
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Gigi Hadid in Prada
Sienna Miller in Gucci
Symone (Ru Paus Drag Race Winner) in Jeremy Scott
Cynthia Erivo in Moschino
Donatella Versace
Maluma in Versace and Maria Tash Jewelry
Anok Yai in Oscar de la Renta
Nikki de Jagger in Edwin Oudshoorn Couture
Eiza González in Versace
Kit Harington in Saint Laurent and Rose Leslie in Oscar De la Renta
Grimes in Iris van Herpen
Chance the Rapper in Ralph Lauren
Keke Palmer in Sergio Hudson
Love the Message!… Not So Much the Look…
The Met Gala is a place where attendees like to make statements. This year, the theme being American Fashion, of course some celebrities’ were bound to make political statements. Other than Nikki de Jagger’s dress (that paid homage to Trans activist Marsha P. Johnson) , I didn’t really like the other politicly ensembles. Don’t get me wrong I love the message which is why they deserve an honorable mention. I just feel that they look could have been executed better which is why they did not make my list of favorites.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Brother Vellies and Aurora James
Pete Davidson in Thom Browne and Silhouette Eyewear
Dan Levy in Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson
Carolyn Maloney in Antonio’s Couture
Cara Delevingne in Dior
Troy Sivan in Altu, Rick Owens Shoes and Cartier Jewelry
The MTV Video Music Awards
Avril Lavine in Area PF21.
Billy Porter in Michael Kors
Iann Dior in Berluti and David Yerman Jewelry
Ed Sheeran in Versace
Comparing Both! (From Left to Right)
Patrycja Pagas and Djula jewelry Normani in Valentino and Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry
Oliva Rodrigo in Atelier Versace and Saint Laurent
Billie Eilish in Oscar De LA Renta and David Yurman and Mejuri.
Lil Nas X in Atelier Versace
Camilla Cabello and Shawn Mendez in Mans, Alexis Mabille, and Michael Kors
Chlöe and Halle Bailey in Mônot, Marni, and Rodarte
Ciara in Dundas and Tom Ford
Rita Ora wearing in Prada and Vera Wang
Finneas in Givenchy suit and Cartier and
Saweetie in Christian Cowan Valentino and Jessica Rich sandals
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly in Dundas, Mugler, and Dole and Gabbana
Overall I was a little disappointed with the Met Gala this year. Maybe its coved or maybe attendees just didn’t know how to interpret the theme. But the theme was American fashion and designers so why wouldn’t everyone show up in American designers? One thing I have noticed is men stepping up their game. Gender and fashion are finally going back to being more fluid. As societal norms for gender are changing so is fashion. Men are straying away from boring suits and tuxedos and opting for colors, statement-making garments, and dresses and skirts. And I love it! What were your favorite looks from the Met Gala or VMAs? Let me know!
Ciao,
Cristina
Chronicles of Cristina 