Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Extravagance sums up Met Gala 2019


Frany Barile
Staff Writer

This year's Met Gala, a black-tie extravaganza that raises money for the costume institute, was held on May 4. The chosen hosts were Anna Wintour and Alessandro Michele, the creative director of Gucci.
      Every year there is a certain theme that goes along with the event; this year’s theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Many individuals were confused with the meaning of this year's theme, but it was explained by the host Anna Wintour: “It is one way of seeing the world as an aesthetic phenomenon.”
     With the theme that celebrated outrageous and over-the-top looks, it was no surprise that the 2019 Met Gala looks were unlike ever before. One of the most famous looks this year was worn by Lady Gaga. Not only did Lady Gaga arrive in not one, not two, not three, but four different astonishing looks by Brandon Maxwell, she also incorporated into her first look a wagon full of champagne and dancers for her second look. For her third outfit, her attire was complemented by umbrellas. Lastly, she left the audience shook with a flirty striptease.
     Another extravagant look was seen on the red carpet by Billy Porter. The outfit consisted of an embellished catsuit, 10-ft wings, and a 24-karat gold headpiece. What top it all was he was carried in on a black and gold litter by six chiseled and shirtless bearers.
     Katy Perry’s 2019 Met Gala look was one we will never forget. She was dressed in a Moschino chandelier designed by Jeremy Scott that was actually illuminated.
     Lastly, Kacey Musgraves, known as the MVP in previous appearances at the Met Gala, owned her title. She showed up dressed as a Barbie doll, with a blonde wig, and a matching pink convertible.