Ah, the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute – is there a bigger night in fashion? Every year, the Met Gala draws the creme de le creme of the fashion world for a star-studded evening, which is highly anticipated and discussed for the weeks before and after. From celebrities to the major fashion houses, the Met Gala is a runway show of the most fashionable, daring and beautiful ensembles available. To get a first look at the amazing creations that graced the red carpet this year, let’s take a look at some of the photos from the 2019 Met Gala!
1. All Eyes on the Red Carpet: Reviewing This Year’s Met Gala Looks
Angelina Jolie
This year’s Met Gala, which also marked its 10th anniversary, was one of the most star-studded red carpet events of the year. Everyone from Angelina Jolie to Taylor Swift walk down the red carpet, and their looks didn’t disappoint. Angelina wowed in a romantic pink gown, complete with a delicate bow at the waist and a flirty train. The gown was simple yet elegant, and it really shone on the red carpet. Her clean, pulled-back hairstyle highlighted her signature smoky eye makeup and rosy lip color.
Cardi B
No one can deny that Cardi B’s look at this year’s Met Gala was a winning one. She made an entrance in a dramatic Thom Browne cape and ruby gown, which featured a cascading, jewel-encrusted train. Her bold look was completed with a deep purple smokey eye, a bright red lip and a hairstyle that was teased high above her head. Cardi added her own unique touch with multiple rings, a gemstone-encrusted bracelet, and a statement-making manicure. It was truly a show-stopper!
2. From Bold to Bizarre: The Most Memorable Met Gala Costumes
The Met Gala attracts some of the world’s most celebrated fashion icons. Each year, these figures surprise us with their over-the-top impersonations of current trends. From bold to bizarre, here are some of the most memorable Met Gala costumes:
- Rihanna – In 2019, Rihanna wowed the crowd with her Cinderella-esque blush pink skirt, paired with a hand-crafted Swarovski crystal bustier.
- Kylie Jenner – The Kardashians know how to make an entrance and in 2019, Kylie Jenner did not disappoint with her pink Barbie-esque dress.
- Pharrell Williams – Known for his bold fashion sense, Pharrell showed up dressed as a human Chanel logo.
From classic looks to daring displays, those in attendance certainly manage to make headlines, even if their dresses do not. For example, there was the king of all bling – Kanye West – who rocked a simple pair of jeans and a leather jacket, accessorised with a matching pair of custom shoes and diamond jewellery.
Then there was Jared Leto’s bold style choice in 2019 – a Gucci headpiece and dress combo, adorned with one of the fashion house’s signature prints. Though it may have not been to everyone’s taste, it certainly set tongues wagging.
3. Who Was Spotted? A Recount of the 2019 Met Gala Elite
The night was full of glitz and glamour as some of the world’s most recognizable people stepped onto the red carpet for the 2019 Met Gala. Celebrities, designers, influencers, athletes, and models made their way up the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to be the first to celebrate the new exhibit, “Camp: Notes on Fashion.”
The red carpet was vibrant and colorful as the guests showed off their creative approaches to camp style. Here are some of the faces that made the night unforgettable:
- Lady Gaga – Decked out in four show-stopping looks, Gaga stole the show with her wild fashion statements. She won the night with an iconic and dramatic entrance by dramatically emerging from a large egg dressed in an elaborately embellished hot pink and blue ombre gown by Brandon Maxwell with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
- Celine Dion – The songstress donned an ethereal Oscar de la Renta look with a voluminous silk-organza gown, crystalized statement headpiece, flora-inspired earrings and cascading diamond necklaces.
- Harry Styles – Styles made a bold fashion statement with a sheer lace-accented purple jumpsuit and a matching floral-printed blouse with stiletto heeled boots and a multi-colored beaded headscarf.
- Halsey – The singer turned heads in a head-to-toe Valentino look with a dramatic feather-accented cape and dress with a giant headpiece for a look that was fit for an angel.
- Emily Blunt – Blunt kept it sophisticated and elegant in a crimson-colored gown with a tuxedo-style lapel and a dripping diamond neck piece.
The 2019 Met Gala was certainly one to remember as celebrities walked the carpet to show off their unique interpretations of “Camp Style.”
4. Reliving the Fashion Moment: How to Watch Met Gala Highlights
Every year around this time, fashion lovers around the world look forward to the Met Gala. For one night, celebrities parade around the red carpet in stunning pieces that can take months to design and make. Unfortunately, this year due to the pandemic, the physical event was cancelled, but we are still able to look back on the excitement of years passed. Here are some tips on how to watch Met Gala highlights:
- Start with the 2018 Met Gala – This year had some of the most creative and daring fashion choices, starring celebrities such as Rihanna, Solange, Nicki Minaj and more.
- Google and YouTube – Spend some time googling and watching trending YouTube clips from past galas.
- Turn on the TV – There are endless TV specials highlighting the best collections from the Gala over the years.
Although the 2020 red carpet won’t be seen this year, there is still plenty to watch and get inspired by. Let’s celebrate the best of fashion moments by looking back on all the glamour and glitz of past Met Galas.
It’s no surprise that the star-studded Met Gala is the most highly anticipated fashion event of the year. With its jaw-dropping couture, glamorous red carpet looks and celebrity attendees all dressed to the nines, it’s truly an unforgettable night. Until next year – until the next round of Met Gala photos!
