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OMG—Every 2022 Met Gala Beauty Look You Have to See to Believe
There are so many reasons to love the Met Gala and to be excited about this year’s event, in particular. (Specified dress codes such as “gilded glamour” and “white tie;” hosts such as Blake and Ryan; a return to the traditional first-Monday-of-May timing.) That said, what I find most intoxicating about the annual, star-studded gathering is that the hair and makeup play just as important of a part in a celebrity’s chosen ensemble as the fashion does—and really, the more ethereal and outlandish, the better. After a couple of years of cancellations and postponements, we’re excited to be back to some normalcy, and this year’s theme, In America: An Anthology of Fashion, has us champing at the bit. Click here for a deep dive into the theme’s meaning and other important-to-kno...
Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung Wore Wedding Dresses to the Met Gala
If you were one of the many brides-to-be who had to postpone their weddings due to COVID, let this be the one upside to delaying your big day, especially if you also held off on buying *the* dress. On the steps of tonight’s Met Gala, where the biggest names in fashion come together in gowns that will be talked about for decades (no really, they will be), Hailey Bieber arrived in what can only be described as the wedding dress of our dreams. And she wasn’t the only one. For the annual event, Bieber, who wore custom Off-White to her actual wedding in 2019, chose a white, silk slip dress by Saint Laurent that was inspired by an Yves Saint Laurent gown worn by supermodel Jerry Hall on the runway at the designer’s spring 2002 Haute Couture retrospective show in...
Lily James’s Met Gala Gown Is Covered Entirely in Metallic Blue Pearls
Lily James attended the 2022 Met Gala “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” for the second instalment of the Costume Institute’s annual fundraiser, under the theme “Gilded Glamour”. James wore a custom gown by Atelier Versace and walked the red carpet with fellow Versace girl Emily Ratajkowski. James has had quite an active year since starring in one of the most popular series of 2022 “Pam & Tommy”. With her plentiful public appearances has come a whole new era in the star’s red carpet style. As seen at the 2022 Met Gala, James wore a custom Atelier Versace gown that was covered entirely in strings of metallic blue pearls. The gown featured a neutral-coloured tulle lining to give the illusion of a “naked dress” and included as...
The Dazzling Met Gala After-Party Looks You Didn’t See
Just when you thought nothing could possibly top last night’s red carpet, the Met Gala after-parties stepped in and delivered an abundance of stellar looks. While the Met Gala’s official dress code called for white-tie, with most attendees in floor-length dresses, the after-parties were filled with itty-bitty minis and plenty of sultry outfits. For instance, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner both went with lacy sheer numbers, while Hailey Bieber wore a crystal bra with booty shorts. Blake Lively changed out of her heavy Versace red carpet gown into an embellished mini dress that was no doubt a bit easier to dance in. Scroll down to see all the 2022 Met Gala after-party looks from your favorite celebrities. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are ...
This Next-to-Naked Trend Was All Over the Met Gala Red Carpet
Though Kim Kardashian certainly took home the trophy for best naked dress at the Met Gala this year—showing up in Marilyn Monroe’s Jean Louis dress from John F. Kennedy’s 45th birthday party guaranteed her that title—a handful of other attendees are still vying for a similar but not entirely identical accolade. That is, the one for the best next-to-naked look. And trust me—it’s a close race. Even from the very beginning of the Met Gala red carpet, we could see that all-black, all-lace looks would be one of if not *the* top trend of the night, with Vanessa Hudgens, who co-hosted Vogue‘s livestream, arriving early in a gothic getup by Moschino. From there, we spotted Maude Apatow in Miu Miu, Karlie Kloss in Givenchy, and Phoebe Dynevor in Lou...
Kim Kardashian Won the Met Gala in Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Naked Dress, Period
When rumours began swirling on TikTok and Twitter about Kim Kardashian’s look for the 2022 Met Gala a few days ago, we wouldn’t—couldn’t—let ourselves get excited. After all, the thought that anyone, even someone as powerful in the fashion world as Kim Kardashian, could pull Marilyn Monroe’s iconic naked dress out from the archives was simply too far-fetched for us to take seriously. And yet, after much speculation, that’s exactly what the Kardashians star did. “What’s the most American thing you can think of? And that’s Marilyn Monroe,” she told Vogue. The dress, which Monroe wore to sing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to President John F. Kennedy at his 45th birthday party in 1962, w...
Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung Wore a Wedding Dresses to the Met Gala
If you were one of the many brides-to-be who had to postpone their weddings due to COVID, let this be the one upside to delaying your big day, especially if you also held off on buying *the* dress. On the steps of tonight’s Met Gala, where the biggest names in fashion come together in gowns that will be talked about for decades (no really, they will be), Hailey Bieber arrived in what can only be described as the wedding dress of our dreams. And she wasn’t the only one. For the annual event, Bieber, who wore custom Off-White to her actual wedding in 2019, chose a white, silk slip dress by Saint Laurent that was inspired by an Yves Saint Laurent gown worn by supermodel Jerry Hall on the runway at the designer’s spring 2002 Haute Couture retrospective show in...
Nicki Minaj Is Bejeweled in a Burberry Baseball Cap at 2022 Met Gala: See Photos
Nicki Minaj rocked a baseball cap at the 2022 Met Gala, but her look was anything but casual. The rapper teamed up with designer Riccardo Tisci for the all-black Burberry look, which included a leather baseball cap/headband combo up top. Minaj even insisted to Tisci that the hat needed to be part of the final look. “I love the hat,” she told La La Anthony after walking the red carpet. “I’m obsessed with the hat.” The rest of the ensemble included a low-cut feathered bustier with a train paired with leather leggings and high-heeled boots. And to top it all off, celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath was behind all the hand-placed jewels on Minaj’s face, shoulders, arms and across her collarbone. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news During Minaj’...
Kim Kardashian Wears Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ Dress at 2022 Met Gala
Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday (May 2) in one of Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dresses, a gold beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Kardashian had to lose 16 pounds to fit into the dress, designed by Jean Louis and purchased in 2016 by the Ripley’s Believe or Not! museum in Orlando, Florida, for a whopping $4.81 million. “It was such a challenge,” she said. “I was determined to fit it.” The dress originally cost $12,000. It was so tight Monroe had to be sewn into it when she purred “Happy birthday, Mr. president” on May 19, 1962, at a Madison Square Garden fundraiser. She died three months later. It has been k...
A Fashion Editor’s Refresher Course on How to Walk in Heels
Some of you have likely heard the saying, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” with heels always being the implied footwear for said vanquishing. But if you can’t walk in said heels? Well, that essentially negates any potential conquests, whether you’re in the boardroom or at the bar. The thing is, as we enter wedding season, it becomes much likelier that you’re going to be wearing a pair of heels. And combined with the fact we haven’t had the same opportunities to dust off our favourite pairs over the past few years, it could get a little precarious when walking in your heels after so long. So to avoid any embarrassing mishaps, we’ve put together a definitive list of tricks that’ll help you remember how to walk in heels, be they high or midi.&n...
2022 Met Gala: Photos From the Red Carpet
It’s the first Monday in May, and that means the Met Gala has arrived! After taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delaying the event until September last year, we’re back on track with the fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda are the co-chairs of Monday night’s (May 2) event, celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second part of a major two-part exhibition at the museum exploring the roots of American fashion. According to this year’s invitation, straight from Vogue editor Anna Wintour, this year’s event is a white-tie affair with an emphasis on “Gilded Glamour.” Follow along with Billboard as we bring you all the night’s high-fashion moments from the ...
Out of Everything in the Just-In Section, These Are the 5 Trends I’m Backing
As a fashion editor, one of my absolute favourite things to do at the weekend (aside from brunch, of course) is to peruse the new-in section at MATCHESFASHION.COM. While I always drop in to see the site’s new designer pieces and everything that’s coming soon, it’s the Just In This Month edit that always seems to have everything I’ve been lusting over. And when I dropped in for my monthly (okay, weekly) visit, I basically discovered everything I tend to shop for this time of year. I’m always on the lookout for neutral pieces I can style with ease, and this season, ecru denim, linen co-ords and trench coats have caught my eye. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I’m in the market for bold dresses in all colours of the rainbow. And the likes of Stella McCartney, Bernadette and Zimmermann hav...
