Never mind that the 81-year-old designer isn’t American. Westwood’s signature aesthetic, mixed with modern-day punk style, isn’t far off from what we’ll see. According to several TikTok videos, it seems Vivienne Westwood is one of the on-brand names the Internet is buzzing about when referencing what they want their faves to wear. Think opera gloves, frilled hems, and bosom-boasting bodices reminiscent of the romantic aesthetics from the era.
Given that this year’s gala theme references America’s Gilded Age, we’re expecting celebrities to go full-on period drama on the red carpet. Any ideas on what people will be wearing? (Sorry, Timothée, you can’t wear Converse again.) While we’re hoping for another Chanel shorts or sheer dress moment on the red carpet, the more on-trend looks will probably be saved for the high-profile after-parties we’re sure to hear about the morning after. The Met Gala will be a white-tie affair, meaning organizers and cochairs are expecting the best of the best formal looks. The full exhibit opens May 7, the Saturday after the Met Gala takes place. So one of the main intentions of the exhibition is to spotlight the talents and contributions of these individuals, and many of them are women.” “What’s exciting for me is that some of the names will be very familiar to students of fashion, like Charles James, Halston, and Oscar de la Renta, but a lot of the other names really have been forgotten, overlooked, or relegated into the footnotes of fashion history. Head curator Andrew Bolton told writer Steff Yotka that this year’s portion of the exhibit is set to feature unsung heroes who have advanced the American design world: “The stories really reflect the evolution of American style, but they also explore the work of individual tailors, dress-makers, and designers,” Bolton said. What exactly does “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” mean?Īccording to Vogue, the Met Gala 2022 is celebrating the second half of The Costume Exhibit’s two-part feature honoring American contributions to fashion. Here’s a quick recap of everything you need to know about the Met Gala 2022 before the big night.
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