This Monday, the Met Gala dinner, known as the “Oscars of the fashion industry,” returned to its traditional schedule, continuing last year’s theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” (in America: A Lexicon of Fashion), with “In American: An Anthology of Fashion” (In America: An Anthology of Fashion) kicked off the theme.
Two weeks before the start of the dinner, the organizers announced the red carpet theme – “The Gilded Age” (The Gilded Age). The term “Gilded Age” comes from Mark Twain and Warner’s 1873 satirical novel of the same name, which describes the years 1870-1890, a period of economic prosperity and growing social ills that ended the American Civil War. At that time, the industrial revolution brought unprecedented wealth to people, lace, silk, jewelry… people’s dress style was more gorgeous and complicated than before.
In the post-epidemic era, the holding of this fashion industry event as scheduled is no less than a booster, bringing more surprises and colors to this spring.
In addition to the looks of fashion icons and celebrities alike, the 2022 Met Gala deserves to be remembered for supporting and showcasing sustainable fashion. Many of the guests’ brocade clothes are made of recycled and used clothes, and some of them are even from the brand’s out-of-season inventory – not just vintage.
Joining Chloé Creative Director Gabriela Hearst, the “Chloé Team” included Hollywood comedian, writer and actor Amy Schumer, tennis player Venus Williams and Xiye Bastida, a post-00s climate activist from South America. The bespoke garments they wear are made in Chloé’s Paris studio using pre-existing materials, including silk satin and crepe knitting and embroidery using stock fabrics. Throughout the production process, Chloé did not source any new materials for these garments.
Venus Williams’ cool look contrasts with fellow female guestsCamila Cabello, Aboriginal model Quannah Chasinghorse, actresses Denée Benton and Kiki Layne wore upcycled gowns from Prabal Gurung, while Billie Eilish wore upcycled gowns from Gucci.
“卡妹” Camila Cabello
Aboriginal model Quannah ChasinghorseIn addition to the current popular upgrading and transformation, the wonderful interpretation of the collections of the major fashion houses on the red carpet also made people feel the heritage of the brand and the eternal spiritual power contained in the clothing.
Louis Vuitton, which invited 14 guest friends (including Emma Stone, Zheng Haoyan, Gu Ailing, Gemma Chan and Cynthia Erivo, etc.) to attend, combined the circular creativity of “circular creativity” into the theme of this Met Gala. Therefore, the clothes worn by all the guests are the brand’s collection clothes or the classic styles that have been interpreted. Among them, Emma Stone re-wears her Louis Vuitton wedding dress, while Cynthia Erivo’s headpiece is specially designed by recycling the brand’s original fabrics.
All 14 friends and guests invited by Louis Vuitton are wearing
Clothing from the brand’s archives or classic looks that have been reinterpreted
“There’s no better feeling than knowing your designs are here to stay,” Nicolas Ghesquière, the brand’s artistic director of womenswear, said in a statement shared on the brand’s official Instagram account.
Compared with the actions of big brands, fashion icons and celebrities have a broader scope for their clothing choices. CFDA CEO and President Steven Kolb styled his Met Gala — a 10-year-old tuxedo — with custom embroidered braille to express concern and support for the blind community.
Supermodel and activist Amber Valletta wore a 1980s sequined Azzaro gown with jewelry from Buccellati.
Amber Valletta (left) and Charlotte Tilbury (right)Model Emily Ratajkowski opted for Versace’s beaded vintage styles, while a new generation of black pearl supermodel Adut Akech wore a vintage haute couture emerald gown from Christian Lacroix Fall 2003. It is reported that both dresses come from specialized antique dress shops.
Model Emily Ratajkowski
A new generation of “Black Pearl” supermodel Adut AkechWhile lamenting the exquisite craftsmanship of designers and craftsmen, this fashion feast also made people see the infinite possibilities of “sustainability”. Unlike people’s inherent imagination, the addition of “sustainable” elements not only does not detract from the charm of high fashion, but also adds a touch of “older and newer” to the red carpet because of the cultural heritage and the trend changes it represents. fashion attitude. Just like the fashion bible said, “Trends are fleeting, styles are forever”, high fashion and trends are never only about “new”, their value is more about what kind of positive energy they can convey to the society. WWD
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