The cherry on top is the hidden meaning behind the dress, as it was designed to emulate the Statue of Liberty, which was gifted to the US from France in 1886, fitting right into the Gilded era. Blake put out her arms, donning rose-gold over-the-elbow gloves, which were taken off, revealing a teal pair hiding underneath. The rose-gold dress transformed into one of teal, with brilliant swirls of rose gold adorned throughout, dazzling in the lights. It took a team of tuxedoed helpers to unravel the enormous bow-train, the end result nothing short of gorgeous. If you’re interested in the actual style development, I’ll leave a link to an interesting article on it here.

This year’s theme was Gilded Glamour, an ode to 1870-1900s fashion, very much inspired by the Victorian era in Britain. Guests are expected to dress in a way which is mostly haute couture – exclusive custom-fitted high-end fashion design – to match the theme of the exhibit.

The event celebrates the specific theme of that year’s Costume Institute exhibition. Organized by the fashion magazine Vogue, the event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons. Each May, the gala celebrates the opening of the spring exhibition. Shall we start with a question – what is the Met Gala? It happens every year, but for what purpose? Well, affectionately referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out” or the “Costume Institute Benefit,” The Met Gala is the main source of annual funding for the Costume Department’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and capital improvements of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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