Fashion icon, Rihanna, paid her respects to the recent passing of Chanel’s creative director and fashion titan, Karl Lagerfeld, by donning an outfit for the Met Gala that was inspired by the late creative legend. With a luxurious black and white fur couture piece, Rihanna lit up the red carpet not only with her presence but her striking tribute to the man who had inspired her own style for so many years.
1. Rihanna Brings Lagerfeld’s Vision to the 2019 Met Gala
Rihanna woke up the entire fashion world when she showed up at the 2019 Met Gala in a custom creation from designer Karl Lagerfeld. The singer made heads turn and the media spotlight shone on her as she stepped out in a show-stopping pleated yellow frill gown that was held together by pearl-embellished bows and a veil.
The exquisite dress blended craftsmanship and elegance, fulfilling Lagerfeld’s creative vision. Each ruffle in the gown was meticulously handcrafted by a highly-skilled atelier and it was accessorized with a matching headpiece and a pair of slinky stilettos. Perfectly complementing the dress, Rihanna wore her hair in a bedazzled updo, with dangling emerald green earrings.
2. Star-Studded Tribute to a Design Icon
Design icons are those whose work is so iconic that they don’t just shape the industry, they define it. Recently, a group of some of the most renowned creative stars in the world came together to pay homage to a legendary figure in the world of design.
From design luminaries and industry heavyweights to icons of popular culture, the star-studded tribute celebrated the many ways the designer had shaped their lives. Highlights included:
- An exclusive photo shoot featuring top models walking the designer’s iconic looks down a catwalk
- Impromptu musical performances from celebrity musicians singing the designer’s favourite songs
- Talks from industry stalwarts on their experiences working with the designer and their influence on each other
- A virtual fashion show with a live stream of the designer’s influential designs from all over the world
The tribute was a fitting way for the industry to come together and salute the great life and work of a truly legendary individual. The designer may be gone, but their memory will live on thanks to the star-studded tribute.
3. Rihanna’s Show-Stopping Look in Monochrome
On the red carpet, pop-icon Rihanna never fails to make a fashion statement. For the recent award show, she opted for an edgy monchrome style to end the evening with a wow-factor!
She donned a striking two-piece sets featuring a ruffled, off-shouldered top and wide-leg trousers. The look was completed with a voluminous top knot and cylindrical-heel ankle booties. All in all, this look was simple yet powerful.
- Hairstyle – Rihanna’s high-piled top knot provided volume and volume, adding to the monochrome look with a trendy touch.
- Footwear – Her pointed-toe, cylindrical-heel ankle booties elongated her silhouette and exuded a subtle drama.
- Accessories – Softly rounded sunglasses and a copper-colored box clutch contrasted flawlessly with the neutrals of the two-piece sets.
4. Honouring the King of Couture at the Met Gala
Regality and splendor flooded the brightly lit Met Gala in New York this year, the event celebrating the life of one of fashion’s greatest visionaries: Karl Lagerfeld. From the back of a limousine, a hologram projection of Lagerfeld, made in partnership with Parisian museum Maison Chanel, arrived in a procession. Entertainers dressed as subjects of Marie Antoinette added an ambient feeling of luxury as the guests gained entrance.
In honor of this icon, guests donned fashions embodying the powerful influence of Lagerfeld. Feathery and structured gowns, velvet and silk tuxedos, and dripping headpieces – each made especially for the evening – combined with classic Chanel pieces, including house signatures like tweed coats and quilted bags. Speeches of admiration ensued the dinner in celebration of the great maestro.
- Sparkling Headdress – Glittery, exaggerated tiaras and bejeweled headdresses set the tone of the night as guests walked the red carpet.
- Gilded Gowns – An array of structured golden garments from top designers took the spotlight.
- Chanel-Inspired Suits – Tailored velvet suits and silk menswear shown its respect for the fashion house with pops of red.
It’s clear that Rihanna’s fashionable homage to Karl Lagerfeld will be remembered by many, as her exquisite Met Gala look will forever remain an iconic tribute to the late designer. Truly, it is a night to remember.
