Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Met Gala – In America: A Lexicon of Fashion – Arrivals – New York City, U.S. She sported a metallic face mask and carried a sword.
Grimes, the musician girlfriend of Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk, was among the exceptions. Last year’s Met Gala was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Monday’s gathering was about a third smaller than usual with about 300 guests, with proof of vaccination required, though they did not wear masks while posing upon their arrival. Like Ocasio-Cortez, many of the celebrities were first-timers at the Met Gala, including YouTuber Emma Chamberlain, Tik Tok star Addison Rae, musician Chance the Rapper, singer Olivia Rodrigo and “Game of Thrones” actress Maisie Williams. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Met Gala – In America: A Lexicon of Fashion – Arrivals – New York City, U.S. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) wears a “Tax The Rich” dress.
“It’s time we bring all classes into the conversation about having a fairer country,” Ocasio-Cortez said about the slogan. Soccer player Megan Rapinoe carried a clutch bag with the words “In gay we trust,” while Schitt’s Creek actor Dan Levy opted for a bold, puff-sleeved creation featuring an artwork on the front that showed two men kissing.Īlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 31 year-old Democratic Congresswoman from New York, had “Tax the Rich” written in red across the back of her white gown. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniĪmid the glamour, some guests highlighted social issues. Gorman wore a blue Vera Wang gown and crystal laurel headpiece she said was intended to make her look like a reimagined Statue of Liberty, while red was the choice of multiple celebrities, including model Karlie Kloss, actress Jennifer Hudson and Colombian singer Maluma. flag, and “Dear Evan Hansen” star Ben Platt chose denim flares and 1970s platform shoes. Jennifer Lopez sported a Western black hat over a plunging bronze gown and fur jacket, singer Leon Bridges had a white cowboy hat and fringed suede jacket, Kim Petras wore the model of a horse’s head on her bust, “Blondie” singer Debbie Harry picked a gown inspired by the U.S. Some guests took the theme more seriously than others. The invitation-only gala is a fundraising benefit for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and also marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition which this year is titled “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”.
“Dune” star Chalamet sported a white silk suit with black lapels, teamed with white high-top sneakers, while Eilish, 19, shed her trademark baggy clothes for a plunging Oscar de la Renta peach gown she said was inspired by Marilyn Monroe.