THE MET GALA 2022
GILDED GLAMOUR
The Met Gala 2022 had the theme of Gilded Glamour. So what exactly does Gilded Glamour refer? Well, you’ve come to the right place for the answer. The last quarter of the 19th century saw some of the largest changes in America’s history. The Gilded Age is a period starting in 1870 and going through to 1900. This was a time of explosive economic and industrial growth. The rise of economic fortunes of families like the Vanderbilts and the Carnegies led to an age that celebrated excess and luxury. These newfound fortunes created a society centered in New York where the sky scrappers rose so did the excessive culture of glamour and lavishness.
For the upper echelons, opulence was all the rage. The styles of the time were all about excess and glamour. The Gilded Age was a time of exuberant style. The new industrial age brought about new fabrics and manufacturing. Clothing became grandiose and opulent. Bustles and fabrics such as lace, silk, and velvet were combined to make extravagant gowns. Plumes and ostrich feathers added to hats and clothes added to their over-the-top looks. All of this was adorned with excessive textures of bows, frills, and ruffles.
MET GALA 2022
GILDED GLAMOUR
The brief that went out for the Met Gala 2022 was to dress in your interpretation of The Gilded Age. Gilded Glamour went out with the instructions to wear white-tie attire, which included floor-length gowns, black pants, matching jackets, or coats with tails that hit the back of the knee.
Here are my choices of who did it best …
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Sza in a hot pink version of a dress inspired by Gilded Glamour, captures the vibe of the 19th century.
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Taylor Hill American model and former Victoria’s Secret angel , shone bright in a caviar blue gown with a flowered train, by lesser- known designer Miss Sohee.
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Billie Eilish was perhaps closest to the 19th century with this corseted gown in pastel hues and bustled skirt. The custom Gucci frock was made entirely from upcycled fabric.
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Kasey Muscraves wore a black dress with flourishes of sequin. This Prada gown is a great example of a late 19th century silhouette.
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One of my favorite fashionistas Blake Lively stole the show with a stunning interpretation of Gilded Glamour. The seafoam and peach gown inspired by NY architecture was a custom Versace creation.
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One of fashions true stars Sarah Jessica Parker showed how a dress can be set off by an extraordinary hat. This hat is the epitome of the Gilded age. The gown was inspired by a gown designed by the first black White house dressmaker Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley ( dress designer to Mary Todd Lincoln). The ball gown was a creation by Christopher John Rogers, a young black designer making heads turn in the New York fashion scene.
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Hugh Jackman cut a fine figure in a beautifully cut white tie and tails.
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Alicia Keyes wore a stunning gown by Ralph Lauren that shone with the New York skyline and payed homage to the city that was the home to the Gilded age.
Cardi B wore a gilded gown by Versace. While the Gilded age may refer to a era, this stunning gown payed homage to the era and the gold which made the era possible. The custom made gown used a mile of gold chain in a hand craft process that took 20 members of the atelier 1300 hours to complete.
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Plus sized model Paloma Elsesser stunned in a Coach gown that played with idea of the Gilded Glamour corseted looks. This gown has the undergarments on the outside and has a silhouette that shows the models curves.
MANGO
H&M
Ganni
Alice + Olivia
Stine Goya
Toccin
SOLACE London
STAUD
Dodo Bar Or
ASOS Sequin Dress
