Tuesday 5 May 2015

Met Gala 2015: The Best Dressed

Cara Delavigne, Kendall Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Sarah Jessica Parker
The theme of the new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute 2015 Gala was announced—“China: Through the Looking Glass”, an exploration of Chinese influence on Western fashion. And just as film fanatics count down to the Oscar's every year, us fashion folk wait eagerly for the yearly Costume Exhibit annual ball, the Met Gala.

Rihanna's 2015 Met Gala look
Arguably, one of the most stylish nights of the year, the Met Gala is the one time celebrities and influences take any real fashion risk. For the most part, it appeared that attendees did not adhere to the 'China' theme, and although dressed very elegantly and beautifully, they also brought the 'boring' to the 'fashion Superbowl'. Almost like turning up in your everyday uniform to non uniform day at school!

Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé all showing off their best ass(ets)
We saw a lot of embellished gowns, floral motifs and touches of red. It appeared that the designers all translated the theme with a similar trend - deep, ruby reds, shimmery golds and other jewel tones dominated the colour scheme. Some of the most talked about dresses were that of Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce. All three fashionista's appeared in similar bejeweled, figure hugging gowns, with sheer panels baring a lot (a lot, a lot) of skin. Kim Kardashian's East motif gown was done by Peter Dundas, new creative director for Roberto Cavalli. Beyonce wore a custom Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisc. Jennifer Lopez wore a sequined and super sheer Versace number.  
Maggie Q in custom Tory Burch gown
That brings me to my favourite look of the evening - Maggie Q's custom Tory Burch gown absolutely won me over. Her sleek pantsuit aficionado fell beautifully and elegantly on her frame. Maggie Q's Met Gala costume featured a double-faced silk crepe tunic with crystal embellishments and detailing across the border of the tunic and the deep armhole side slits. Her custom Tory Burch piece also featured a deep V back — with wide double faced silk crepe pants. A daring look for the Met Ball — pants! — but one that's uniquely Chinese. I've fallen in love with this classically chic look.

Let me know what some of your favourite looks were.

Saina
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