Met Gala 2022: Kim Kardashian to Blake Lively to Gigi Hadid, check best and worst dressed
The MET gala on Monday brought back celebrities on the red carpet in experimental yet gorgeous costumes for the big night, after a two-year hiatus. The night was lit as Party of the Year witnessed celebs in their most glorious customs couture and gowns. The red carpet was a dazzling display of A-listers clad in ‘gilded glamour’ attire. The biggest night in fashion was sure to deliver epic stylistic highs and inevitable fashion lows.
The theme of the May 2 event was Gilded Glamour, and several celebrities were dressed in outfits inspired by the era of excessive luxury among American industrialists, which lasted from the 1870s to the 1920s. Others arrived in golden dresses, as the word ‘gilded’ means thinly covered with gold leaf or gold paint.
Actor Blake Lively, her actor husband Ryan Reynolds, actor and director Regina King, and actor and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda were the chairpersons of the Met Gala 2022.
Here’s the best and worst dressed for the Met Gala 2022
Blake Lively- Best Dressed
Blake Lively celebrated New York architecture and artistry with her Met Gala 2022 look. Arriving on the red carpet in a custom Atelier Versace tulle column dress embroidered with crystal, metallic leather, paillette, and tri-tone copper foil Duchesse, an oversized foiled bow at the waist was unraveled to reveal a second look in verdigris—mirroring the transformation of New York’s Statue of Liberty from bronze to oxidized green.
The long Duchesse train features a hand-painted, foiled, and embroidered celestial map inspired by the 12 zodiac constellations decorating the ceiling of Grand Central Station. The original shape of the dress draws inspiration from American designer, Charles James, while art deco shapes recall New York landmarks like the Empire State building.
Natasha Poonawalla- Best Dressed
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Nicki Minaj- Worst Dressed
Nicki wore a black Burberry tiered tulle gown with ruffle and feather accents to the fashion’s biggest night, which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She accessorized her gown with a leather ball cap and an oversized belt. For her Met Gala ensemble, the singer collaborated with designer Riccardo Tisci.
Kim Kardashian- Best Dressed
Jean-Louis dressed the actor in Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Happy Birthday, Mr President costume. To go with it, she styled hair her hair in a platinum blonde shade. The outfit is technically the most expensive gown in the world, having been designed by Jean Louis. Julien’s Auction sold it for about USD 5 million to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in 2016. When it’s not being worn by Kardashian, it’s on display at the Ripley’s museum in Orlando, Florida.
Check other best and worst dressed celebrities
Gigi Hadid- Best Dressed
Harry Styles- Best Dressed
Kerry Washington- Worst Dressed
Billie Eilish- Best Dressed
Dove Cameron- Best Dressed
Gigi Hadid- Best Dressed
Finneas- Best Dressed
Cara Delevingne- Worst Dressed
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner- Best Dressed
