The Met Gala is fashion’s actual night out as designers and celebrities come together to kick off the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s yearly Costume Institute exhibit. This year’s theme, Punk: Chaos to Couture, brought the stars out in their own personal interpretations of the rocker aesthetic.
Beyoncé, one of the event’s chairs, arrived later in the evening, retroactively setting a tone of fabulosity in this custom Givenchy printed gown and thigh high boots.
Jennifer Lopez also brought it, as she always does, in a custom black leopard sequin-embroidered Michael Kors gown. The dress is nice enough, but her hair truly sets everything off. Hot
Nicole Richie‘s twist on the theme was predictably genius. The designer rocked a Topshop high neck long sleeve column gown with a vintage silver Maria Francesca Pepe ring. The cropped white ‘do just brings it to the next level. Perfect execution! Certainly a ‘best dressed’ nominee, no? Hot!
A Riccardo Tisci-clad Kanye West could at least smile with his eyes this year, as baby mama Kim Kardashian was permitted to attend the event. Kimmy kept to the theme, channeling (saftey) pin cushion couture in a bespoke Givenchy gown. Hmmm…not feeling the floral. What do you think?
Heidi Klum also went for a traditionally elegant look in an ivory piece by Marchesa. Beautiful, but safe.
Honorary chair Solange Knowles tried an Afropunk aura for the night, feeding the children a generous serving of bronzed thigh in a periwinkle Kenzo patterned gown, topped by a voluminous ‘fro. Yes, Solo!
You gotta hand it to Sarah Jessica Parker: she consistently comes correct on the red carpet. This time, the actress donned a Phillip Treacy mohawk headpiece, with a Giles Deacon gown and patterned Christian Louboutin boots.
Alicia Keys chose this custom Jason Wu number for the night. I like the leather top, but I’m at a loss with the sequined skirt. Hmm..something seems terribly disjointed here, no? Perhaps all leather would have worked.
Lala Anthony also opted for red in a slinky Zac Posen number. The fit in the bust is unfortunate and I’m failing to see the punk inspiration. Hmm…better luck next time, Lala!
Chanel Iman also opted for J. Mendel, and made a splash in a black and white striped organza gown with asymmetrical drape. Two toned hair and braided sides completed her look.
Perhaps Nicki Minaj‘s Tommy Hilfiger look was the most punk rock of the night, as it was alarmingly plain. Subversive! The American Idol judge and reformed oddball took the red carpet in one of her most subdued looks yet. Was this intentional?
I feel like Rita Ora skewed a bit safe in this white Thakoon dress. Pretty, but I feel she does ‘punk’ much better in her everyday ensembles. Still, this is her first time at the Gala, and she’ll have many more turns down the red carpet!
Gwen Stefani also lived up to the theme, but in her own rocker way in Maison Martin Margiela. With abs like hers, just about anything looks hot!
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