why did no one understand the met gala theme? 💍💰🧐 (met gala 2022 gilded glamour reaction)

[@ModernGurlz]

you asked for it so here's a letterboxd list of some movies that have gilded age inspiration! letterboxd.com/moderngurlz/list/gilded-glamour/

[@LivesInHerBooks]

I didnt realize that some of these movies was inspired by the gilded age- I loved those moves and the fashion there- Im even more disapointed that not a lot followed the theme

[@marjoriedesinor1357]

Rihanna was an absentee this year!!! So it was any body's guessing?

[@emilyhonish6520]

Apology but you've misinterpreted the theme. Which is not guilded glamour. It's "In America: An Anthology of Fashion"

[@ModernGurlz]

@@emilyhonish6520 2:46

[@daveenaurr]

is bridgerton not gilded glamour?

[@oomay1925]

It's really insulting when the met gala just becomes an exhibition for designer brands to show off their ready-to-wear like any other runway and not like an actual themed extravagant ode to fashion. It is so utterly boring and disappointing.

[@AmyB369]

Sad to see such little creativity and imagination and so many uninspiring guests

[@poonywooon]

@@haqhakimi it's to raise money for the costume exhibit, not to feed hungry children. I would take the term charity with a pinch of salt.

[@nataliadoe7126]

@@haqhakimi it’s more to fund the museum and keep it almost free for citizens living in and around NY. There’s a reason that you can pay only a penny if you have valid ID.

[@secreteobsession3584]

I just think the people who were invited they need to either have more people that are not so much celebrities have it as a mixture so have underground artists that understands the fashion trends what they need to do is just stop inviting so much celebrities that just don't get it the one that didn't make the effort this year don't invite them for the next time and make it mutual 50% of celebrities in the other 50% of people who do activities write books fashion underground writers and so on

[@yummykebab6711]

@@poonywooon yeah tbh the term charity is too generous for this ultra capitalistic and elitist event

[@kphoria1009]

if you’re a designer and you’re hired to design an outfit for the MET GALA, you should see that as your opportunity to do tons of research and perfect the look as much as possible

[@keayannadavis9836]

yeah i mainly blame the designers, especially of the older fashion houses

[@tima.r8925]

Clearly most of the designers are a bloody joke 😂

[@11views53]

And yet the celebrities still wore it gave the designer no direction and also thought it was a good idea. It’s just as much the celebrities fault

[@liakim659]

@@itsnoteasybeinggreen-oz4ul while choosing designs the celeb will ofc have a say in it. I mean, that clothes, was tailored. So ofc it have to match the wearer. And ofc, the celebs will definitely have a rough idea of what to make and what inspires it. and then the designers makes some designs for them to choose. Soooo, they both have some part in the making 😅

[@dolphinswilltakeover]

@@itsnoteasybeinggreen-oz4ul Sometimes designers will gift celebrities with something to wear, and other times it’s a collaborative work, like how Blake’s was. I haven’t heard if there are many celebrities that pay for an outfit, or rather they pay and collab with the designers. All in all, mostly all of these celebrities have money to pay a designer to construct a dress for them, or collab and do research together.

[@mellarksdandelion]

i am disappointed by celebrities not following the theme every year, but this year was honestly the worst because i was SO EXCITED about the theme!!

[@Luke-qi6pf]

fr just imagining what it could have been makes me sad

[@jillforbesforbes2873]

😅 I know right I totally agree why should they even do things anymore no one's following them or even doing a good job and honestly some of the celebrities look ugly in their outfits sometimes I question if celebrities even know fashion at all

[@IsCedar]

@@jillforbesforbes2873 well they dont pick the outfit, they're lucky if they get designer they like. People like addison rae won't have as many options and input into the outfit

[@victoriarooks784]

Didn't Katy technically follow theme of camp at the met gala the other year.Tom Ford had sumthin to say about and I'm like have several seats sir

[@Arguing.With.Idiots.]

Idunno about being the worst but nothing can top 2019 met gala for that title yet.

[@CatMcCloud]

“I honestly didn’t really think about it.” And there are aspiring costumers who would have KILLED to have a shot at that theme. I would love to see a video of costumes people have made in response to the event.

[@wenmotivar]

she should be banned from upcoming met galas

[@catepriscilladee1519]

Well seems like she doesn't think a lot... at all. It was a missed opportunity. I'd rather see someone slay the theme than being super individual with something completely off or not fit at all.

[@triciapazsint289]

They never get tired of telling us how stupid they are.

[@ering916]

that would be a dream video

[@cannibalangel2341]

I was disappointed that nobody took advantage of wearing hats. The gilded era has so much inspiration for bring back giant crazy hats

[@shebelongstothealmighty9699]

I know!! Total missed opportunity. The hats could've been a Met Gala moment!

[@krittikadas3670]

We have Kylie Jenner with a Cap instead 👽👍🏻

[@cannibalangel2341]

@@krittikadas3670 that was tragic

[@genesisgarcia1945]

They wore caps 🤮

[@SlimAquarian]

Exactly why I was upset that people did get SZA or LALA Anthony’s outfits. I watched the show Gilded Age I also was reading an article from the creators of the theme and I feel like they left it up to interpretation but still based the theme on the show

[@oof.cheerios294]

if the theme next year were to be "horror icons", watch some celebrities show up in the most colorful and un-scary ensembles ever.

[@sonyap8253]

They are going to show up looking like Easter eggs 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😅

[@josephcarolan5527]

They should make the theme bad fashion and then the celebrities will actually dress well

[@raycee412]

That would be such a dope theme

[@raycee412]

Anna Wintour would never do it though because that woman would never wear some thing that's horror icon inspired

[@fxntasyland2844]

watch someone arrive in a bright pink ball gown

[@danyramos8139]

Sebastian Stan's suit def angered me the most because it could have worked if he hadn't worn casualwear. Just IMAGINE if he had done the full gilded age white tie look, but in hot pink! It would have been much more exciting

[@luciacuevas611]

Damn, you’re so right

[@RandomSwiftie13]

As much as I like the Sebastian Stan I absolutely hate his team that chose this look in the first place. Had a crush on him after watching Captain America and the Winter Soldier so it really pains me to see what his team is doing with him. He needs better stylists.

[@maybemablemaples2144]

Very much this bestie.

[@卂爪丨几卂]

Comment is tellin everything that should have happened

[@LennyPepper]

He could have gone for a Lil Nas X moment!

[@julieharden2433]

This year's theme was one of the easiest and most accessible. It was also the year in which the fewest amount of people dresses to the theme. Disappointing. Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Billie Eilish,. and Hamish Bowels were all on point for The Gilded Age theme. I also loved Alicia Key's New York themed dress. And stop inviting the Kardashians. They treat it as their own fashion show and nothing else.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

SJP referenced Elizabeth Keckley, in an 1860s inspired gown. That makes her not on theme, given that the Gilded Age started in 1870, and had a wildly different silhouette.

[@s3nsib3lchen]

I can’t believe that ppl like Kim Kardashian or Cardi B get to wear looks and outfits of former superstars/icons. It just physically hurts me.

[@hipponew3820]

@@s3nsib3lchen cardi b wore her own dress for starters , not sure where u got tht from lol And her dress was literally on point for theme and look

[@Julia-jb8sg]

Well said! The kardashians think of it their own fashion show

[@VanessaGonzalez-ou9cq]

@@Julia-jb8sg fun fact the hat of them was wearing was from a friend of there's that passed away and that was her way of honoring them since they made it for her.. I honestly think everybody needs to stop judging and just move on its whatever

[@julesvillega]

This year's theme is literally the easiest one to pull off simply because it's so specific. Idk how most of them still failed, considering these ppl are supposed to be rich and influential.

[@blessedlibra180]

Literally looked at everyone like "the fuck r u wearing ????"

[@sabrina.natalie]

Yeah, I completely agree with you Estelle. It was easy to nail the theme this year! 😫

[@puppiekit]

They don't even care. They just want to show off whatever fancy outfit they can find in their closet.

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@puppiekit They don’t design their own clothes, they have designers y’all. Blame the designers

[@ravensterling2539]

They could literally pay someone to think for them

[@laila8864]

it's so disappointing that people with so much money literally can't dress the theme that could be so simple for them

[@mellarksdandelion]

literally omg! it’s so entitled

[@laila8864]

@BlackVenus literally!!! it's so lazy and lacking creativity

[@nogirlIonlyusevenmo]

@BlackVenus that part!

[@DreamiMusho]

A lot of them did half didn't it's not their fault the designer is the one making the dress and putting on them before the gala who should be blamed. We know most celebrities don't know the theme or dress themselves and if they do they might be critiqued or receive backlashed in a way that makes them overwhelmed which is not good for any person. They also have busy schedules they can't possibly be able to handle, that's why they hire people.

[@Melissa-yr7fm]

@BlackVenus it’s confusing when Anna Wintour doesn’t even follow the assignment. If she doesn’t, why would anyone else?!

[@purpurina5663]

It’s not like they tried and failed, they don’t even go for the theme. They don’t care -it’s all about “influencing” and the display of wealth and connections. Instead of celebrating creativity, this is yet another space that has been invaded by vapid celebrity. Thanks, Anna.

[@caelidhg6261]

Exactly! so tired of these no name "celebrities" people who have done What???

[@peta-gayrobinson502]

I think Anna should stop inviting some of these celebrities. They NEVER follow the rules

[@janaekelis]

you actually have to pay even if you are invited! however Addison Rae and Emma Chamberlain arent really celebrities at all. speaking of "influencing" more often than not the entire Kardashian troupe is more focused on trends and showing off their paid for hourglasses than have fun with a theme

[@lisaphilmlee4462]

Well put, and Anna didn't even bother either. She mails it in year after year.

[@jamescraggs7764]

100% my thoughts … the lack of humility is gross. It’s like a slap in the face for fashion lovers. It’s ironic that the people who can afford fashion couldn’t care less.

[@cauliflower04]

I understand the complaints that Blake Lively's dress wasn't a perfect match to the era, BUT, I refuse to hate on it because it was very inspired (maybe just inspired by the wrong thing), it told a story, and it truly was a gorgeous dress. Putting aside the theme complaints, her whole look was an absolute SERVE.

[@javonacw]

let's not forget that RYAN served as well! He was one of the only men who tried!

[@cauliflower04]

@@javonacw Very true! I love them so much as a couple

[@Mehhhhhhhh]

God, it looks like a princess dress and I mean that as a huge compliment. it's magical and tells a story. I'd kill to wear something that beautiful.

[@daniellecartagenes168]

Honestly, if they invited cosplayers or other people that genuinely cared, we would see a very different event and it would be amazing.

[@aname9417]

Cosplayers wear costumes and although this is for the met’s costume department, the people attending do not want to be seen as wearing costumes, but as wearing high fashion.

[@chaoticbliss4169]

@@aname9417 doesn't change the fact that a Ciel Phantomhive cosplay would've been more on theme that whatever these ppl are wearing.

[@biazacha]

Your intentions are good but regular folk wouldn’t be able to pay the 30k per plate and without it they wouldn’t be able to keep the tickets the place it is the rest of the year… is not exaggeration to say that this night alone is about of 70-80% of their anual budget.

[@christinenadeau6371]

Cosplay and high fashion are two extremely different things. This wasn't an anime convention.

[@daniellecartagenes168]

I'm just saying cosplayers take themes seriously. If they were working with designers to create high-fashion outfits to fit a theme, it would be way better than what these celebrities do. And yeah, most of us can't afford it, but this is a hypothetical situation. The intention is not that they would actually invite cosplayers, because they never will, but the knowledge that there are people out there who would very much do the research necessary to respect the theme.

[@InvisibleRen]

Well, this is naturally what happens when you invite people who aren’t enthusiastic about art and fashion history (or who don’t employ people who are). People show up solely for spotlight and clout and champagne with other celebs.

[@bluebih999]

exactlyyy

[@davvy_504]

This couldn't have been anymore accurate.

[@AmoMe2009]

EXACCCTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dani_1012]

This right here

[@darthslayder6904]

you have to blame the fashion companies that reach out to them a little bit too. if valentino was trying to dress me in all hot pink and was paying for the whole outfit i’d probably let them too. it’s very obvious when celebrities don’t have an advantageous partnership with brands because they look a little lack luster. but still it’s not really an excuse

[@FredericChen]

If this was a drag race category and they were competing, “they’re all bottoms”

[@nogirlIonlyusevenmo]

I desperately want them all to lip synch for their lives 🤞

[@willardmettlachson]

Except Blake Lively, that girl from Bridgerton and Rosalia

[@16umarfarooq]

This calls for a lipsync Lollaparuza

[@decemberdowell3779]

girls on drag race would have 100% done a better job.

[@girl-di3nn]

The drag community would’ve given so much more by using some curtains and random dollar store shit

[@orlennmurphy6843]

Blake’s dress has grown on me considerably since I read her explanation that it’s about gilded age architecture rather than gilded age fashion. I appreciate that outside the box thinking. It would still have worked better if the train’s update had been a gilded age bustle shape, but I do love the marriage of architecture and fashion.

[@jules8159]

You comment makes me think you must love Mugler ! (He did architect studies before turning to fashion, explaining his love for volumeee !)

[@Stinoco]

It pains me so much how nobody seemed to take this years’s Met Gala seriously 🤧 that’s my favorite period. And it’s a shame we’ll never have another opportunity to see a recreation of Gilded Age

[@FrayJaeBen]

So True!! Wtf were the Designers Thinking on most of them?!

[@Tiger-cm2rp]

Girl okay stop being dramatic there’s bigger problems in the world than not seeing your fav celebrity dress up

[@augustooliveira518]

As a Brazilian I only knew the concept about Gilded Age, however Anitta is Brazilian as well and honestly she looked more "Gilded Aged" than three quarters of the Americans that showed up.

[@maria_ehh]

@@Tiger-cm2rp people can feel disappointed about small things too and express that in a youtube comment section. it's not like she wrote a column for the new york times or something. let people live

[@dog771]

@@Tiger-cm2rp bruh this is literally the comments section of a video ABOUT met gala fashion, and you're mad people are talking about met gala fashion?? jesus

[@ninekk0]

Im literally so angry that 70% of the celebs DIDNT UDERSTANDDDD is literally so easy 😭😭 they could literally google "guilded glamour" and have better outfits

[@fu6555]

Why are you so affected when it has nothing to do with you? They were the ones invited so they can wear whatever they want. If they follow the theme or not its up to them.

[@kathrynm5885]

While this is true, the “second gilded age” is the 90’s and a LOT of these dresses had “gilded age” influences while having a more modern “second gilded age” silhouettes and shapes. (Olivia Rodrigo for example)

[@Yourmom_y]

@@fu6555 Lmao we are still allowed to give our opinions, we don’t want to dress them for the met gala we are just giving our observations.

[@snowwhite5887]

@@fu6555 It’s not that they’re affected. Everyone can have there opinions on fashion. That’s all. Even if, she wasn’t invited; everyone can have an opinion on someone’s outfit. Just like someone can like these outfits. Fashion has loads of different styles and doesn’t fit everyone’s taste; that’s the fun of it.

[@peetabrown5813]

If i google it now I just get Met 2022 references

[@ladyturquoise8894]

i feel like everyone tried to be a “creative rebel genius” to stick out from the crowd but no one told them that everyone had the exact same idea, inevitably leading to a huge mess and eye sore. who’s gonna tell them that you can stick to the theme AND be unique? there are countless of examples for this from past met galas.

[@sabrinakina698]

Agree

[@fu6555]

Why are you so affected when it has nothing to do with you? They were the ones invited so they can wear whatever they want. If they follow the theme or not its up to them.

[@marquisehebbler9471]

@@fu6555 why are you so concerned that you need to make a comment about it? 🤔

[@Judgement494]

@@fu6555 I’m sick of these “why do you care” arguments. They are people in the entertainment industry. Entertainment within a society brings the value of culture. Yes they can wear what they want, but being in front of THOUSANDS of spectators…. obviously you should expect judgement of any kind. Lmao these celebrities had the choice of not going. And the majority that did go, sucked.

[@anakerendoofenshmertz9985]

Just like you said: anyone can do what they want. Critiquing something is okay. Besides why did you even watch the video or comment if you didn’t even care about the met gala?

[@yunglen2000]

this is kind of ironically fitting for the gilded age theme, since the glamour of that time period was very surface level....people looked wealthy & opulent but it was all for decoration/show, and hiding the extreme wealth disparity at the time. it's a funny reflection of that period into modern times, with all these rich celebrities flaunting outfits that aren't even good, just because they can, while the poor remain poor.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

So spot on. They choose The Guilded Age perhaps to represent today's Guilded Age with the same eggregious corruption and economic disparity. Of course this part of the theme was flaunted by these so called elites to flaunt their wealth. Nothing new under the sun.

[@phoenixdavida8987]

yeah... pretty much!

[@a_gal.in.your.basement]

*cough cough* GILDED GLAMOUR NOT GILDED AGE

[@somedragonbastard]

​@@a_gal.in.your.basementit was explicitly clarified as being abt the gilded age

[@a_gal.in.your.basement]

@@somedragonbastard but the theme was gilded glamour no?

[@Chuuzus]

They should have a section in the crowd at the met gala where poor people get to throw rotten fruit at the celebrities like they did in William Shakespeare’s plays at the globe theatre

[@doctorwholover1012]

Anna wintour should be sitting on a throne at the top of the red carpet entrance gladiator-style to pass judgement to each celeb's Look as they arrive. Thumbs up, they carry on into the event. Thumbs down? Black carpet of shame exit with rotten tomatoes available 🤣 Edit: yall I replied to another comment to point out why I said Anna wintour, she is in charge of the event + sets the dress code as stated in the video, don't @me with other celeb names to do the job I chose her for a reason 💅

[@dotcom3015]

@@doctorwholover1012 Anna wintour doesn’t follow the themes herself

[@Chuuzus]

@@doctorwholover1012 rihanna should be sitting on the throne with zendaya besides her as they are the only one who follow the theme while being versatile

[@doctorwholover1012]

@@dotcom3015 girl I know but as stated in the video she has control over the event and sets the dress code, hence my naming of her.

[@darwiinn8666]

Okay now this is hilarious💀 Take my money i want a ticket

[@kenzmaddoc1975]

I loved Blake Lively’s look. Her outfit was inspired by gilded age American architecture which is still on theme but not on the nose. I loved the different interpretation and detail!

[@evvvan9670]

yes!! the moment i looked at her dress' texture, it immediately reminded me of the era's architecture.

[@00st307-m]

@BlackVenus exactly! Love the dress, but it gave me more “pretty princess on a date” than anything having to do with gilded age. I even saw comments where people were comparing the dress to sleeping beauty’s color changing dress in the Disney movie.

[@jessicadia7293]

Same loved her dress

[@beckyy584]

@BlackVenus it’s Art Deco because it includes inspiration from the Empire State Building. She’s not just following the theme but as a chair, she created a tribute to New York.

[@irEyERWO]

@@beckyy584 but Art Deco is more of a Jazz Age thing (20's - 30's) and that' s the first thing people will see, so it being in thr dress doesn't represent the Gilded Age well....

[@sah9858]

You know what, I feel bad for Kendal, everyone calls her the pick me girl when Kylie is dressed like she's about to go to prom and confess her love to her childhood best friend because they were always there for her and she could be herself around them. The only thing missing are the converse or combat boots.

[@aksez2u]

LOL 🤣

[@WhySoPrettyJinsoul.]

No 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@zhisu2665]

oh my god she does

[@blessedlibra180]

Lmao

[@rc.czarii]

Not this reminding me of taylor swift's "you belong with me" music video ✋😭..

[@jaydendsin7350]

Kim's wearing of Marilyn Monroe's dress was egregious, no questions asked. It should not have happened and she didn't do it justice in the least. She wore a replica for the majority of the event so I don't see why if needed to be worn in the first place and it didn't fit the theme at all. The best look of the night I would say went to Ashton Sanders. Absolutely brilliant and one of the few people that paid attention to the theme spot on.

[@Historylover-vl6ej]

Honestly, if I were a "celebrity" and had the money and resources to attend these events, as a lover of History, I would JUMP at the chance to dress in History piece designs. Billie eilish was Pretty much spot on, just behind Emma Corin. Blake lively dress was gorgeous, it had the color scheme of Lady liberty and had the right idea.

[@MistbornPrincess]

I actually liked Blake Lively’s too, despite its more 1950s style. It just looked lovely and fit her well.

[@patriciamcmahonkelly]

Billie and Emma were the only ones honestly I think if they can’t get with the dress code they should be turned away at the door I was excited to see this year’s event but I was so disappointed honestly 2 people were the only ones who got with the program

[@fruitybeanink]

Honestly if we ever dream of attending the Met Gala, we go serious to take the theme style seriously

[@patriciamcmahonkelly]

@@fruitybeanink this year theme was one of the best ever ,the gilded era fashion was amazing, I would have taken it above and beyond , and some celebrity’s give us backwards baseball hats seriously wtf is wrong with them

[@christinenadeau6371]

@@patriciamcmahonkelly Anna Wintour pre-approves everyone's outfits I believe, take it up with her.

[@EinraBaker]

Kim Kardashian's look was definitely my least favorite. Not only was it not on theme but it was also horribly disrespectful to not only Marylin Monroe but also to fashion history in general. A dress inspired by Marylin sure we can overlook that but to take the actual dress was egregious.

[@heatherheath3834]

She knows it works: she doesn't know WHY it works

[@Violetbunnyfish]

If she'd made a replica of the dress, that would have been fine. Instead, she wore the original and let her body oils come in contact with a vintage, priceless historical dress because she's a selfish, disgusting piece of trash. I didn't care about her one way or the other before, but now I despise her.

[@afshanusman9333]

After Black Lively's dress, it was quite lazy too..

[@s3nsib3lchen]

I wholeheartedly agree!! It’s a disgrace that this woman gets to wear Marylin’s dress!!

[@maryrichards157]

​@@heatherheath3834 She doesn't know HOW it works. She definitely doesn't have MM's sex appeal.

[@GeekyNerdTheatre]

Nicola Coughlan did an excellent job of taking inspiration from the period while heightening it into a more contemporary look. She did that and she managed to add her own personal touches by my making it an homage to her character in Bridgerton. You could tell she had fun playing with the theme and collaborating with her designer. She even said in an interview, "I always watch the Met at home in my pajamas with no makeup on and eating crisps, and judging them like, 'Oh they didn't do the theme very well.' So I was like, 'If I actually go, I've really got to do the theme, or what's my life been about?" The way she talks about the look and the way she carried herself at the event, it's clear that she really cared, not about showing off to the other rich people in the room but about entertaining the audience she knew would be watching.

[@kzvegansuperstar]

Omg. She’s such an icon. Lady Whistledown showed up and showed out

[@spookyscaryskeletons5593]

I love her so much and her character in Bridgerton!!

[@saccycofsac6830]

Love her sm💖 She slayed!

[@godsentmeheretorockyou]

I love her but I think she still could have done so much more with the look

[@GeekyNerdTheatre]

@@godsentmeheretorockyou Could she have pushed some boundaries and done more? Probably. But this is still an incredibly impressive first showing considering she's really only started putting herself in the fashion world within the last two years and this is her first Met (especially when comparing her look with many of the other debuts). She can challenge herself more in the future, but I'd say she's made a great first impression and she's set the tone for herself nicely.

[@AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

I love this video. Everything you said made so much sense. They should have you send the invitations to the guests next year with a short history reference video attached. I was captivated by all of the history and would have loved to see some of these designers do their spin on it.. Getting the theme right is what makes seeing the event so exciting. Thank you for putting so much details in this video.

[@BalletGirl0120]

The theme was an anthology of fashion, part two of the lexicon theme. Dress code being gilded glamour is not the same thing as it being the theme

[@crystalm4324]

Yes I think that the Met Gala used to be more exclusive to artists that valued art as opposed to those that just think of it as ‘just another night’… or didn’t think of it at all like certain Kardashians.

[@MineralTown]

pretty sure they did briefly explain the theme history in the invite, assuming what I saw was legit

[@shawnnnnnie]

Most of the male atendees wore black suits that was common in the gilded age but they still managed to looked boring 🤭

[@mohamadfirdausbinmat2577]

Except for Shawn. He makes me feel things 👅

[@whoisthisperson8454]

Was that Sebastian Stan first time going to the Met Gala…. because that was horrifyingly awful.

[@whoisthisperson8454]

Bad Bunny did good. The least boring out of all of them men

[@omgaria]

@@whoisthisperson8454 did u see conan gray's? not rlly gilded age but deff not boring

[@buyjeffreyssexyproducts3121]

Johnny slayed

[@typicallyusual6984]

Blake Lively’s dress was absolutely GENIUS. The dress “aged” with the statue both in color and in style. When the Statue of Liberty was new it was more bronze colored, and she had the bustle silhouette to match the time period during which the Statue was new. Later when the Statue became green, the silhouette of the dress changed as well. It was no longer gilded glamour, but it was another type of glamour-old Hollywood glamour. Plus, it said “anthology” and she managed to show off two styles in one dress, somehow managing to meet all three parts of the the themes in one dress. Whoever designed that dress was an absolute genius.

[@Ok_Loren]

More of this for the ppl in the back🙌 and everyone asking me, Do YOU even KNOW the theme?

[@tina247diva9]

I agree... most beautiful of the night

[@4everDestinii]

Yes! And the dress fits her really well! I cannot imagine another person wearing it!

[@typicallyusual6984]

@@4everDestinii She looks so good in glamorous dresses. We saw it in Gossip Girl too. Not a lot of people can pull off that flamboyant style so effortlessly like Blake 😌

[@BLXYDE]

this comment should be pinned!

[@witchplease9695]

The Heavenly Bodies theme was the best one of the recent years. Most celebs showed out and looked glamorous while on theme. I’ll never forget Chadwick Boseman’s heavenly suit, may he RIP.

[@sbebb3762]

He got it right because he’s actually an American Aborigine. By blood.

[@dahliacheung6020]

I liked the Camp theme too because there were some LOOKS there as well

[@avengerwidow9]

heavenly bodies was on another level. i wish we can get another theme like that because the past couple of years have been very meh

[@ventoumaria]

kim kardashians’ look was like TRASH

[@sammirenee_3493]

“I honestly didn’t think about it” is the real theme for everyone* who attended 🙄 *excluding those who actually listened to the theme 👏🏼

[@shradhachawan4569]

I think a cool idea would have been to do the dress in the gilded age silhouette but using sequin work, modern fabrics, organza, etc. To show the layers and the detailing..

[@00st307-m]

Would have loved to see that!

[@DreamiMusho]

Maybe you should host a met gala with a theme that others can understand and provide photos for the visual learners to

[@laramiaizz]

That's what Vanessa Hudgens & Normani did..

[@LivesInHerBooks]

The fact that people on youtube can think of a better idea than most of the people who attened worries me because of their lack of creativity

[@shradhachawan4569]

@@laramiaizz yesss!

[@angelasuezanne1736]

Next years theme: The Color Blue💙 Now let’s sit back, relax & watch celebrities & influencers screw this one up 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@shelbyestell7875]

I think the kartrashians do this in purpose so people will talk... what in the hell was the wedding dress baseball thing?? If blue is the theme I'm sure they'll show up in a nude inspired them.

[@poorlilmeowr]

if they manage to screw that up as well im honestly throwing hands

[@anna_._irwin]

They'll wear red😂😂

[@LivesInHerBooks]

Theme: The color blue Someone, probobly: wears sea green Someone else: wears a gold dress with 0.01% blue Another Person: Im a fish because fish live in water which is blue. Someone who dosent care: **WEARS BRIGHT RED BALLGOWN**

[@LivesInHerBooks]

@@anna_._irwin or every color exept blue Or they would have the tinest bit of blue in it (crossing my fingers someone would wear something cinderella-ish, but I cant hope)

[@ipP5b]

I heard that Marilyn Monroe specifically didn't want anyone else wearing her dress too. If that's true, Kim wearing it is super disrespectful

[@blahbl1090]

She said she hated her impersonators but so many influencers do it anyways

[@tlunceford77]

Kim didn't even look good in that dress. It look plain on her. She need Kanye style her again

[@Inkpinkierosie]

They don’t care sadly

[@Inkpinkierosie]

@@tlunceford77 lmfao true !

[@ruminationstation4200]

@@tlunceford77 Kim Kardashian is the human embodiment of milquetoast, so I felt like her bland washed out met look was perfect. That outfit was as boring and sterile as her house.

[@ZoeF.O]

Billie Eilish absolutely nailed the theme of the Gala (and it's only her second one), that dress was perfect for her and she was adorable and proud to wearing it.

[@heatherheath3834]

I do adore her dress but personally I don't know if it's hers. You know what I mean? Personally I think she needs A: more size and support for her girls, of course it's a corset this time so there's a reason but they just looked squished and uncomfy, and proper corsetry is supposed to replace a bra and I really think they did her dirty with the support necessary. And B: something darker/more pigmented to balance out the pastels she's been bringing to the table, because her skin is so pale and it really does wash her out and it's such a shame cause she's a gorgeous gorgeous girl. She has done brilliantly with the themes tho and I'm super excited to see what she gives us in the future xx

[@1995marixsa]

she looked stunning

[@iiii12345]

@@heatherheath3834 i love the way u worded this , saying your opinion without being mean to anyone and you have a lot to say . i bet ur great at conversations in real life

[@oopsallbugs]

Kylie's outfit is one of the most heinous things I've ever seen. I saw someone on Twitter describe it as a Shein wedding dress and tbh, true. Also the boring outfits are so annoying, like if you're gonna be off theme at least be impressive and go big

[@AmyB369]

Haha yes I just saw on haute le modes video someone commented the next theme should be shein then maybe these talentless tacky people would finally nail it!

[@lestranged]

the weird short sleeved mesh t shirt looked like a fundie girl trying to make a strapless wedding dress more modest, it was just so bizarre and frumpy. Either do the sheer mesh in tight long sleeves or don't do it at all.

[@wolfhales]

Thank god im not the only one

[@lexycjune5684]

Gave me forever 21 vibes 😭

[@pineapple1784]

I remember reading a comment saying that she was getting married to a baseball player lol

[@Macbasil]

They should put in the invitation “Failure to follow this year’s theme will no longer be invited to the next Met Gala”

[@laken1804]

There were mistakes all over. The Met said gilded glamour. NOT the "Gilded Age" Glamour.

[@sadjaxx]

THAT would help a lot!

[@sct4040]

I wish !

[@tokkiwon]

They definitely should have! And they should’ve always did since forever urghhh

[@redribbon2]

Sounds kinda harsh to me, idk 🦧

[@jammies1431]

Shout out to bad bunny and his team. Great to see guys really going after these themes and choosing interesting outfits that will hopefully inspire others to avoid taking the safe black tux route.

[@TheAlien_in_your_backyard]

Yes!

[@jesuusch]

If Chadwick was still alive I’m sure he would’ve killed this year’s and last year’s look since his 2018 look was one of the best

[@_VenomicA_]

I didn't like it but I still prefer that over the other male attendees

[@whiter4bbit930]

I hated his look. Man looks like inspector gadget :/

[@vrios6579]

I loved it ❤️‍🔥 he’s not afraid to make bold moves no matter what people will say

[@bellathemusicaddict]

Apparently Sebastian Stan didn’t completely miss the mark on the theme, since the gilded age was a time when new synthetic dyes were developed. The color magenta and other “neon” colors had not previously been used on clothing. So while yes, the silhouette of Seb’s outfit was modern, the color was quite representative of the gilded age (I hope I recalled this correctly, as I only read it in other comments)

[@laramiaizz]

If that so then he only got 2% of the theme..

[@IHHA99999]

@@laramiaizz I don’t think he had any hand in it, his stylist clearly did everything as he posted on his Instagram as well.

[@jesselee8659]

He honestly didn’t even wanna be there, but he was told to go

[@LadyNerdyLegalPants]

Billie Eilish was honestly the only one I thought hit the mark perfectly. It was still modern in color, but it kept the silhouette of the time period - 1870 to 1900. It's rather depressing that attendees in general didn't get this theme! I love that time period of fashion. Who wouldn't love to wear a version of Scarlett's red dress!?! I would have loved to!!

[@zoeb3634]

That's exactly what I was thinking!!! Why didn't someone wear that (OK I mean why didn't Kim.K get that dress out of someone's air tight vault. At least it would of been on Point) I would of been called Scarlet all night. "After all, tomorrow is another day!" 💃🏾

[@i.f.llamas3922]

The colours might be the worst thing of them all... With the plastic flower on the chest that looked so cheap. The chocker did not match with anything else on the look.. rather than the hair. Just the shillouete is there. 👍

[@daleskac4483]

@@i.f.llamas3922 i agree completely the dress was not flattering at all

[@miraclemaker403]

I would die to wear Scarlett's dress 😭😭

[@jamarleo]

Bad Bunny’s silhouette was pure Gibson Girl.

[@politecat9207]

Celebs going to the Met Gala are like the girls who go to halloween parties with their normal clothes but with cat ears and call it a costume. It's an opportunity for people to go all out on fantasy and elaborate looks and they just miss it.

[@alyssa2682]

Too bad they don’t care about your opinion

[@valentinocp4629]

Some can't pay for those spooky clothes tho...

[@ering916]

most accurate analogy ive seen on this platform

[@ering916]

​@@valentinocp4629 thats a different problem though. these are people who have the opportunity to make or buy something creative, and definitely have the money to do so, but don't try anyhow

[@LilacSreya]

@@ering916 You forget practicality. What if they’re uncomfortable, fall sick, want to go to the bathroom, etc? Stupid art to please some stupid judgmental strangers on internet isn’t worth it.

[@GatoDeGatito]

Every year I’m so disappointed by these clueless-and worse, uncaring-celebrities who wear just anything to this event. The Heavenly Bodies and Camp years peaked as far as number of decent on-theme looks go, and this year was the worst turn out I’ve seen.

[@thealmasy4360]

You think the Camp Met Gala was a good year? It definitely had some high highs but also some absolute fails. Especially on the men's side and the lack of understanding of camp not being low-level costume comedy.

[@GatoDeGatito]

@@thealmasy4360 It definitely didn’t have the water-in-the-desert effect as Heavenly Bodies did on debut, but for me, at least, a decent enough amount of people brought it. Certainly better than this year lol

[@lucyheartfilia9077]

@@saam3712 just because some songs have similar chords and beats doesn’t mean they were intentionally stolen. There are so many songs that sound similar but are completely different. Also there are plenty of Disney stars who are mega famous celebrities, like Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, or Dove Cameron but no one seems to complain about that. Who cares if they were originally Disney Stars?

[@secreteobsession3584]

Kourtney was a prime example airhead and makes the gala trash from when there invited

[@ehhdt.3909]

@@lucyheartfilia9077 @SAAM is probably one of those people that follow whatever opinion they see from a crowd on the internet.

[@pasccoco8528]

You're right about Normani. She understood perfectly the assignment !! Her look fit the theme and she was fabulous!

[@tashaglam4824]

I guarantee you, if they had chosen a "Shein-Theme" this next year, the celebrities and stylists would STILL find a way to butcher the theme.

[@SouthCountyDreaming]

Blake Lively was 11/10. The reference to Lady Liberty and New York more generally, the former is a gift from the Gilded Age and the later was cemented as the center of America during those four decades.

[@plamoretti673]

It didn't have the right aesthetic. She was ok... everyone else failed so miserably that it made her look better. I get the concept but she still missed the mark. She got a C, everyone else got an F.

[@humblewhitneypie]

Honestly I really loved Blake lively's dress...the idea of creating a dress inspired by the statue of liberty is so unique and was done veryyyy well

[@typicallyusual6984]

The colors AND styles changed with the statue’s age too. At the beginning it was a new copper color, and she matches it with the bustle silhouette, then later when the statue turned green the dress’s silhouette changed to a more modern one as well. Whoever thought of that was a genius.

[@shmems96]

It was amazing...for last years theme

[@Ok_Loren]

The theme is usually somewhat up to interpretation right, but the dress code isn’t? So white tie, high society was what I was expecting. In that way, Blake’s dress & the transformation fit for me. I can see where different trends of fashion were used in the dress even though it wasn’t a literal dress picked from that era. You could think of it as something she might wear to a Vanderbilt costume party. lol Another person that took a trend in mind was Jessica Chastain who was dressed as a medium.

[@anti_fascist]

Girl we all did. She won.

[@swimlaps1]

Agree - plus, her nice slim figure wears it well!

[@miralcalugcugan7960]

It's soooooo weird that celebrities whose career doesn't revolve around fashion are nailing the met gala, but those whose career are all about fashion can't.

[@bluelopez960]

I'd like to say that Blake Lively's dress seems much more political than aesthetic. Although the Gilded age is mostly known for its aesthetic, it is actually categorized by the political and economic atmosphere in the US. A huge event that happened in the Gilded age was the arrival of the statue of liberty. One of the things it represents is freedom from oppression (shown by the broken shackles) which is ironic due to the government and economic corruption that set the basis for the categorization of the Gilded Age. So Blake's outfit is perfectly on theme and went above and beyond.

[@rodsitamara]

yessss

[@Jennifer-wc5fs]

🙄 the irony of Blake Lively getting married at a slave plantation but then referring to broken shackles. Can’t make this shit up 😂

[@Aphelia.]

And it looks so pretty

[@katherineramirez5163]

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@mitzimadness4548]

I really agree, and as an architecture lover, I loved the aesthetic of it so much. Her and Ashton Sanders are the best dressed imo.

[@crazybabysittertwin]

300% THIS. I was so bored and upset with most of the looks this year. I actually don't mind it when things veer off into more "costume" territory. For the Met Gala, I'm looking for designers and their muses to take risks and swing big. If they go a little too far, at least we know that they were aspiring to something more avant garde, something greater than every awards season red carpet looks. Honestly, I didn't expect much from the celebrities who bought their way in; but for those invited by and dressed by A-list designers and STILL managed to completely miss the mark?? I was really quite appalled. This year's gathering was very disappointing for me.

[@zhonxina7049]

I think Blake livelys dress was nice and creative. She was probably one of the only ones who took the theme seriously.

[@ericaboothe1654]

I was very disappointed! There were so many amazing looks that could have been worn, and I was excited to see what all the guests were going to come up with. It was such a fun and gorgeous theme! If I had hosted "Gilded Glamour" in my own home, my friends would have come more on theme and more fun to admire than most of the Met Gala attendees. I'm glad you are calling this out.

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Wintour couldn't even care to follow the theme. It makes you wonder if most of these celebs/wannabe celebs have any creativity, its as if they just wear what they want to wear, which is totally boring & disappointing. I'll make sure to never invite them to any of my masquerade balls or themed galas. ;)

[@dahliacheung6020]

Yeah they really failed this year. There were three people whose outfits I likes. Kylie Jenner made me want to melt through the floor

[@Strawberrihead]

I definitely missed some of the more campy or avant-garde elements, majority of the guests just looked bored and like they grabbed whatever was in their closets just to get out of the house 🙄 you would at least expect the models or asks for something on theme since they look amazing in anything they wear

[@moonkitty5274]

It’s a little bit soul-crushing when (as someone who’s never going to go) you can think of so many exciting outfit ideas that fit the theme, yet some people (who can go) kind of take it for granted and just disregard the theme entirely. I know to them it's not really about the theme and they usually look great regardless but it's still kind of sad that so few of them care about it, because that's partly what makes it different from other red carpet events (fashion-wise).

[@somekindofflower2024]

Because they don't care. It's a socialite event more than a clothes event. The guests matter more than the clothes. We take it too seriously. The fashion is just a facade.

[@SBS_BEAUTYY]

I agree. It's honestly hurtful that they have all these resources and stylists and still manage to make a mess. Smh.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

Most celebs are there to look good and make the best dress list, and talk and network. They are not their to follow the theme.

[@fu6555]

Why are you so affected when it has nothing to do with you? They were the ones invited so they can wear whatever they want. If they follow the theme or not its up to them.

[@annarasmus8737]

😂

[@CatherineSews]

Great job on this video! I'll be showing it to my fashion students tomorrow so that they get a solid understanding of what the Gilded Age was all about. Then they'll design their own Met Gala looks!

[@maggienbob1304]

What a fun class that would be to be in! & what an awesome instructor you must be.

[@MeredithVolkman]

What I don’t understand is even when the celebrities don’t get the theme, surely the fashion houses dressing them should be stepping in? Don’t they want to represent their brand well? Aren’t they embarrassed to be putting out subpar looks that make it seem like they have no appreciation or understanding for fashion history? Babes, this is your life, your livelihood, your legacy. Take some pride in it! Put in some effort! Make it make sense lol Edit: Thank you to all the replies for reminding me that capitalistic greed will always be the biggest trend 😂 no one would be caught dead wearing artistic integrity these days…

[@sainthunny]

This is what I was thinking !

[@javaholly]

Preach!! This is so true! I’m sad there were so little accurate pieces. It’s frankly embarrassing like you said!! They’re representing their brands and yet the far-cry from the theme is really disappointing!!

[@pierceyourheart4006]

Sad thing is that I think it is mostly the brands to blame. I don't think they care about the theme at all often, they just want to showcase their current work. Why they wouldnt use that as an opportunity to do a themed twist on their current designs...I have no idea!

[@killeryhiltons8499]

I get where you’re coming from, but if Anna Wintour isn’t even dressing like the theme for the met gala how are others too? Lol they all looked bad.

[@roseannepark7217]

Period!!!

[@uri4263]

A show called literally "The Gilded Age" came out this year, they couldn't have it more easier than THAT.

[@carlacarrasco7142]

The clothes were pretty accurate too 💀

[@cloudyxsxies583]

the clothes their weren't accurate historically

[@fancykatya]

Yes, that was what I thought of when I saw most celebrity types. Awful stylists for 99% of the outfits. I think they were dressing for the Oscars or Golden Globes, pathetic effort!!!

[@sweetchocolate7113]

😂😂😂😂😂This comment took me out a Google search wouldn't be bad either

[@miaamber844]

IT WAS NOT about gilded AGEEEE!!! YOU GUYS... it was about gilded GLAMOUR..very different eras!!!!.in the 1870's to 1890's (industrial revolution and economic growth) gilded Glamour was used in America to "CONCEAL THE SOCIAL UNREST AND TURMOIL OF THE ERA" , to cover up and distract from political turmoil...like in the hunger games and.kind of what's happening right now with Ukraine yet everyone's putting attention to Will Smith, Jonny Deep's trial and now this event 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@miaeliii]

kim wearing a dress famously from the 1960s to an event themed for the late 1800s is absolutely hilarious

[@nataliadoe7126]

It’s ironic how it would’ve fit the theme of September’s gala better… probably had to cover some spontaneous surgery with that black ensemble

[@milacruz3970]

Kris also haha that made me lol

[@JoeLectrick]

I never had any appreciate for the Met Gala until watching this video. Really great explanation and background of the gilded age theme

[@janinec..beyondmeasure]

My favorite look was Billie eilish and my least-liked look was Kim K. Her wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress says so much about how she thinks of herself and how clueless she is at the same time

[@tiarazell7592]

EXACTLY! She heard "gilded glamour" and the first thing she thought was I'm going to wear her dress because it's glamorous and shiny. That will show everyone lol🤦🏾‍♀️

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Her need to be iconic... is the exact driver of being obsolete. The polar opposite of her desires.

[@mowl]

I couldn`t agree more! And she is no Marilyn Monroe!

[@micasilva5416]

I think all the Kardashians and Jenners were terrible!

[@youtubesucks4115]

Plus everyone has done Marilyn Monroe at this point

[@CaffeinatedPhoenix]

For me personally, this theme would have been a wet dream because it is one of my favorite eras with the look and styles and textiles. I can’t believe how bad most missed this opportunity.

[@miaamber844]

It was not about gilded age it was about gilded GLAMOUR..very different eras..gilded Glamour was in America to cover up and distract political turmoil..kind of what's happening right now which Ukraine yet everyone putting attention to will Smith, Jonny Deep's and now the met gala

[@katevenhorst1723]

Omg thank you for putting in Kourtney’s clip where she spoke about putting no thought into her look. Her social media manager clearly wanted to put out that fire by posting about her designer’s inspiration behind her lackluster outfit. Travis’s outfit was better lol

[@freshstart4423]

Using the Met for publicity when Kourtney and Khloe don't really care about fashion, stitching or design. Kourtney always tells Kimand her Mom to stop shopping even though Kim and Kris have the money to support designers.

[@katyrosess1545]

until kim hooked up with kanye, a Kardashian couldnt pay to get invited , now this one went and couldnt care less what she wore

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

She just made her own theme and it was dull and boring.

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

She should have stayed at home.

[@RTJames-gq9xg]

You can’t fix dumb. Imagine she had no understanding of the period or even the most basic outlines of fashion. Sad that her stylist didn’t step up. (Or maybe they did and KK chose to …)

[@junkonatsumizaka5149]

Yeah, I had no idea what 'The Gilded Age' was before watching this video. I truly appreciate all the effort you put into your videos to bring info like this to your viewers in a comprehensible and easily-consumable package, usually complete with good and bad examples. Thank you~

[@WhitneyDahlin]

They didn't understand the theme last year either. Idk why they choose to be so uncreative and derivative on the one huge event where they can wear incredibly intricate outfits. Personally I would have shown up in an authentic Edwardian gown! With all the accessories authentic and hair style too. THAT would have been fantastic for this year or last year. Authentic 1890s gowns are BEAUTIFUL as well! Or go authentic late 1950s. I just feel like the Met Gala is wasted on them. America has had SO MANY incredibly mind blowing beautiful styles of fashion through out it's history. Not a single person showed up in ANY of it

[@Valkyrie723]

I was thinking about that too! With their budget they could've definitely get an original piece and then make alterations to better fit themselves.

[@sereneceline]

and kim showed up with a dress marilyn Monroe wore, like wrong era girly...

[@charliedeegan1598]

Yeah its just a rich people pissing contest now

[@melliexcx]

Laura Harrier and Billie Eilish did their best

[@resurrectthenight]

@@melliexcx they understood the asignment

[@angelinadulac]

this a very "expectation vs reality"/"excitement vs disappointment" type situation. but, personally, billie did it for me. that pastel satin and lace, nice corset, the drapes yes that's what i was wanting from it

[@poe7057]

Same

[@amongruins4661]

Billie has been absolutely killing it the last few years now that she feels more comfortable in gowns and the like. She’s really been understanding the themes better than the majority of celebs, and taking only (in my opinion) inspired liberties.

[@stellamaxwell777]

I appreciate the idea behind the dress but the execution was off. The fabric and the colors were not it-they didn’t go with one another, they washed out her complexion, clashed with her hair, and they made the dress look cheap. The lack of volume at the sleeves/shoulders also made her chest area look claustrophobic which was unflattering. And lastly the silly flower details on the front and back were also cheap and felt like a last minute add-on. No hate to Billie, I’m glad she stuck with the theme, but some hate towards Gucci for just not executing despite being fully able to with minor changes. Imagine if the skirt had a bit more volume, if the sleeves were puffed and in a similar material to the rest of the dress, the material was made of a sumptuous velvet or lace, and the color was deeper. Easy!

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

Agree with you on everything except Billie’s dress. It could have been great but it did so many things wrong. Sasha’s comment is how I feel. Billie was still better than most of the other looks.

[@carrywon8767]

Honestly, I love her looks! But sometimes they look ill-fitted to her figure. I'm worried that one wrong move could pop! flashing.

[@priscilamenjivar6741]

I would LOVE to be invited to events like these just for the chance to wear something super creative and history inspired. A true work of art. But it’s so sad to see celebrities be invited to these “exclusive” events just to not care.

[@huhyep5604]

Yeah :/

[@natashabrooks3721]

Yeh it's a shame. Wasted opportunities

[@Rishro29]

Good luck paying the Met Gala ticket price 😬

[@TheAwesomes2104]

Imagine the narcissism involved in trying to wear Marilyn Monroe's actual dress. Simply wearing that dress has guaranteed that it will exist for probably decades less than it would have if properly taken care of. And you could tell it wasn't made to fit her at all. There's stress wrinkles on the hips and the bust and everything just doesn't sit right. Then there's the whole "I had to lose 16 pounds in 3 weeks to fit it." that is just disgusting considering how many people who saw that struggle with eating disorders. I even had to explain to my sister, who said "everyone talks about Marilyn Monroe having an achievable, natural body shape, But even Kim Kardashian had to lose 16 lb to fit her dress." that Kim K had to lose 16 pounds of fat that she'd had taken out of its natural position on her body and injected into her butt, hips, and boobs, and that of course her extremely artificial body shape had to shrink in those areas to fit in a dress made to perfectly fit a natural human woman's body shape. There was no BBL back in Maryland's day to suck all the fat out of her arms and waist and shove into her hips and ass. Just imagine ruining one of the most historically relevant items of clothing in American history only to look that mediocre in it, exactly like it wasn't made for you.

[@janedoe1435]

THANK YOU. You took my thoughts and put them into one of the best comments. 👏

[@slylover123]

Yikes you went from legit to misogynistic real quick

[@kzvegansuperstar]

Having recently watched all of The Gilded Age on HBO, which is beautifully done, I’m shocked at how uninspired most of the looks are when there’s so much inspiration to be had. Caroline Astor and a version of the Vanderbilt/Goulds are characters on the show and the costumes are really spot on- Met Gala attendees could’ve just reinterpreted those styles. Come on, people!

[@andreachaparro3742]

Exactly! It was right there!

[@cherubejb]

I said the same thing! So in shock, so dissapointed, so sad that it was the THEME like you can go all out, and we get what? Kim as Monro (sad for that beautiful dress), Bella Hadid in some leather, Gigi in a big poufer coat??? and many many others bad, only like 5 people did the JOB.

[@avengerwidow9]

i don't think we're ever gonna get a met gala that has the same energy as the 2018 met gala.... the 'heavenly bodies' theme just can't be topped

[@ihavelemonade5640]

rightt

[@bobugly4401]

I agree

[@robinakimono1361]

YES.

[@LeticiaAGentil]

That theme was followed by most attendees and that is what made that the best met gala to me

[@pnkgrlxo05]

Thank you! I’m not the only one who thought that people on Twitter were confusing Rococo & Recency periods for the “Gilded Age”

[@cherubejb]

Most of them think you put a corset on yourself and you are done!

[@aspannas]

I’ve literally seen people arguing that the this years theme refers to the 1990s because it’s called the “new gilded age” which makes Olivia Rodrigos dress “accurate” to the theme apparently. I believe she was told that by her designer or something, just an excuse so she could wear the same type of dress she always wear. Gilded glamour and new gilded age are not the same.

[@BTSArubanArmy1990]

Even with the Rococo theme they'll still butcher it

[@EnderOfFlops]

I'm actually ok with Olivia Rodrigo's look because it's based on a real party that took place, shown by the butterflies. It's specifically based on Mary Astor Paul's Debutante Ball

[@gonexgirl9372]

I feel like the only time the theme was followed was the “heavenly bodies” theme, every other time a majority of the celebrities miss the mark. It’s actually so bizarre how this theme was so easy to understand and then ppl just got it SOOOOO wrong 😂

[@sbebb3762]

It is because they are not actually Americans. They lack the history of the nation and land they immigrated to and disrespect it’s actual history. Which is why they missed the mark. They have no frame of reference and they are too ignorant and disrespectful to do their due diligence. Most of the Black Americans got it right because they are actually the indigenous of North America.

[@ぼじん-o5r]

The camp theme was also cool. But ever since then, things have been a bit boring. I would say the themes are to blame, American fashion is not the most exciting theme...

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

The theme was The Gilded Age, not American Fashion. The Gilded Age is ANYTHING but boring! It’s literally one of the most fun and flamboyant times in fashion history. If you really think the fashion of that time period is boring, I can’t imagine what type of fashion you consider fun.

[@ぼじん-o5r]

@@findingbeautyinthepain8965 I find Victorian looks and 20th century looks way more fun and versatile. American gilded age era like Gone with the Wind never appealed to me. They look just like Americanized version of british colonial fashion but that's just me lol

[@sbebb3762]

@@ぼじん-o5r That’s actually false. If you knew actual American fashion, then you wouldn’t be ignorant to say this. American fashion is not regurgitation of Euro fanaticism by immigrants. Neither is it colonials in pant suits. American fashion is indigenous cultural garb. See the likes of Michael Jackson and funk r&b rock artist beaded gowns.

[@sadjaxx]

"Missed the Mark" or "Lazy Bastards" was the theme! The men especially, it could have been glorious instead it was depressing. But if Anna Wintour totally ignored the dress code it makes sense that no one else would.

[@lionessbynature8007]

She had a responsibility to uphold the standards of the theme and lead by example. Completely screwed it up.

[@lindahughes2289]

Totally agree!!!

[@mardy_s]

I thought Anna Wintour approves everyone's outfits beforehand?

[@nylaaa8310]

I wish they actually enforced the dress code to get the celebrities/designers to actually work with it. If every was required to follow the theme, or at least explain why they chose what they wore in order to get in, it would be much more engagement

[@dragonslayer616]

This was a timeless theme. I agree. It was cheaply done by most being too lazy to do it justice. I would have killed to get to dress up like that!

[@flora7195]

What’s sad is that most people who attend don’t care about the theme or dress code or fashion in general. Like kourtney who said she didn’t even think about it and thinks it’s funny?? These people piss me off we need different guests to “fashions biggest night”.

[@lairmaa]

My favorite looks were Lizzo's, Nicola's and Rosalia's. Don't think you mentioned it, but Katy Perry also had one of the most original and modern but still on theme attires. I don't know, if celebrities don't bother following the theme and are not interested in it, why do they bother going? And why do they keep inviting these celebrities that seem to always miss it?

[@oglingtonfartworthy]

I was pleasantly surprised by Katie!

[@Lizgirl10Star]

Katy always does her homework 😌

[@meriumi]

Agreed - maybe they should consider not inviting the worst offenders of the theme at least the following year? Not following the dress code is a sign of disrespect, and if you're not respecting the event, why would the event have to honor you with an invite in return? Maybe it's wishful thinking, but that might get people more interested in actually following the theme...

[@raycee412]

Yes Katy Perry did such a good job

[@nicole.24]

and Katy was not only on theme, she also looked amazing!

[@allibrinafit]

I wanna take a minute to blame Anna Wintour. She has the final say in everything the guests wear but let's them stomp around looking sloppy and off theme. She's really ticked me off the last 10 years with how she'll put anyone anywhere to sell copies of Vogue. I mark the moment I lost respect for the magazine when she put Kim and Kanye on the cover when they got engaged. That's not vogue that's tacky and it aged like milk. I remember watching a couple documentaries on Anna and how the people around her willingly admit she's all about keeping Vogue alive with the most relevant celebrities, even if it sacrifices the integrity and romanticism of fashion. There's no excuse for these celebrities to run around the MET looking so off theme and sloppy when she has the final say on what they wear. Anna is such a sellout in fear of being irrelevant and it's deteriorating modern fashion as we know it. Side note: I do like Blake's outfit because she's so girly and I know she was excited to have a Sleeping Beauty moment. It's true to her own style but nodded to the theme enough for me to respect it. There were more on theme looks but the architecture and technology used in her garment created an iconic look. There was clearly thought and effort but into it and it was fashion forward enough so I don't mind it.

[@msamybites]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@gonexgirl9372]

I literally couldn’t agree more. I think what’s so annoying is when celebrities think if they dress in something sparkly that is all that is required at the Met. A good example is that actress from Euphoria called Barbie in last years theme, she wore this outrageous Pearl outfit and said in the interview that when she was invited to the Met all she wanted to do was go insane with the outfit and for it to be all decked out, like 🤦🏻‍♀️ there is a theme. You can’t just wear a dramatic piece and call it a day, it has to relate in some way. I agree with what u said abt Blake as well, I feel it referred to the theme just enough that I was able to actually appreciate it.

[@monicabolognini7962]

Yesss , so true !!! Anna Wintour is the One Who destroy the concept of real Couturier , by transforming Vogue America into a mediocre , low level s designers promoter , people that are musicians ( Rihanna , K. West , Gwen Stefani ) , Just a boring clothes magazine , without the Allure , the Innovation , the real Best of Couture as use to be. Vogue Italia , Vogue France are on onother level

[@savorycity2252]

I agree that the met gala is starting lack creativity and participation. I understand not personally liking changes to vogue because everyone has different taste. But yall need stop trying to put artist in boxes. Just because someone is a singer or rapper doesn't mean they're not capable of doing anything else. Rihanna and Kanye are both big contenders in the fashion world. They're both talented fashion designers not just entertainers. Both have made huge impacts in terms of trends. Kanye literally interned at the Fendi house. Anything he sales instantly sell out, and multiplies in re-sale value.

[@monicabolognini7962]

@@savorycity2252 No , Rihanna and West , are not designers , are singers with a very Active , even too much , social media s Life , they can influence lots of people , mostly in the USA only.... in Europe they re considered a joke as fashion stylist , but Anna Wintour , Who destroyed Vogue America s reputation , pick up and promote this pseudo fashion because they re famous people , not for their talent in this field . All their collections are a Mediocrity s Triumph, they May sell a lot in the USA , but they re NOT couturiers.

[@mihkyg]

I fr hope you are publishing these essays academically this is incredible

[@ericspencer8093]

In the internet age, where it takes less than 2 minutes to research the "Gilded Age," there's really no plausible excuse but for laziness and indifference.

[@Violetbunnyfish]

To be fair, the theme said "gilded glamour," not "Gilded Age glamour." Easy to interpret that different ways. However, you'd expect someone who was actually going to be really, really sure of what they intended by the word "gilded" and actually inquire whether they meant gold clothing, or if they meant the Gilded Age.

[@cup_noodl]

12:00 Blake Livelys dress is actually referencing architecture of the times, especially the patine part of the dress featuring themes from ceiling at Grand Central terminal. Considering its Blake Lively and what a lot of other guests wore I'd give credit for the assignment here actually.

[@maggiee639]

Beyond that what she wore was at least interesting which cannot be said for everyone!

[@cardboard2night]

Yeah, art deco! I loved it! Thought it's still a bit later then Gilded Age... Closer to roaring twenties I should say, but it still was stunning!

[@carrywon8767]

I thought she was referencing the statue of liberty, maybe? Despite that, the gilded age was over when the CCT was built.

[@ashlismith8596]

When it comes to galas, it got me thinking, why have a theme if you're not gonna go with it?

[@poorlilmeowr]

omfg i know right...like whats the point if no one follows the theme and its so embarrassing

[@jesuusch]

@@poorlilmeowr not even Anna Wintour…

[@JohnSydney225]

Jean Louis was the one who designed Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday" dress, but it was based on a sketch made by Bob Mackie

[@stephaniem8278]

Although Blake Lively’s look wasn’t necessarily inspired by gilded age fashion, the Statue of Liberty was erected in 1876 and turned from copper to its pale green color over the course of the gilded era. Combined with the bustle for the first part, and the slimmer figure line of the final look I think it actually encompasses the theme just fine.

[@omorado]

Agree with the video in that it was too Art Deco.

[@daunnasmash8779]

Blake's dress was a reference to architecture of the guilded age and was so thoughtful. Down to the dealtails on the train....plus wow it was beautiful. My favoroite!

[@panickysociety97]

this year's dress code was really the most on the nose, compared to other years. how so little actually followed through is astounding 😂

[@orlock20]

It's the misunderstood instruction meme in real life.

[@anonymous-m7k]

It felt like all the designers just went THERE'S NO WAY THIS IS THAT STRAIGHTFORWARD.

[@tiarneethorpe8848]

You do not come to play man! You are so knowledgable and intelligent and i love how you use your platform. Also your beginning intro with the girls that kinda remind me of disney princesses...top tier 😍😍

[@CC-rv4zc]

Not only was Kylie's outfit off theme, she didn't even sell it. She looked uncomfortable and miserable, which only made it worse.

[@elithefairy6495]

Kylie wore this in honor of his friend that recently passed away, she obviously knew this was out of theme but she wore for this for sentimental value

[@edennegxx]

@@elithefairy6495 I wish she did it at a different event or for the after party, or her own Instagram post..not the met gala which has a an actual dress code to embody..I dunno just my opinion

[@IamCree]

Seriously . Unfortunately, it wasn't done well, regardless of her intent. It looks like a novice fashion disaster, which given the ego and resources of the family, I feel comfortable acknowledging.

[@lauras5359]

@@elithefairy6495 that’s sad but maybe do it somewhere else

[@trinibarbie2161]

I thought kylie and Kris totally looked out of place n the looks they wore was awful

[@KateKatastrophe]

Lizzo, Emma and Billie killed it in my opinion. I feel like Billie did great last year too. Ashton bringing the Buffalo Soldiers to the Met Gala is perfect and i feel like a great cultural middle finger to the establishment.

[@jazzosaurousyes5787]

It felt kinda off having a historical artefact such as Marilyn's dress at a celebrity event. The dress was only ever worn by Marilyn and it has been preserved like it has been frozen in that era of time. The owner of the dress should've never lent it to her in the first place as it was such a iconic piece of fashion history. If she was going to wear a replica why did she have to wear the actual thing??? Thats like a celebrity renting the Mona Lisa painting for a house party then taking it away when people start drinking and eating like it's kinda disrespectful. I'm sure it was never their intention to be disrespectful but the excuse of ignorance only goes so far. EDIT: I just want to be clear my argument isn’t to say who is more beautiful in the dress Kim or Marilyn. My argument is a piece of historical value that is in a museum and is being looked after and preserved has been taken out for a joyride and in the process has suffered damages to that piece of historical value. A few professionals in the history area have already stated how this can be damaging to this piece and how it shouldn’t be worn as a costume you can go read those if you’d like but that’s my point my point isn’t to say who looks better my point is you just don’t tamper with historical artefacts no matter who the person is.

[@Biatv09]

It’s not the original, its a copy :) Edit: sorry yall I didn’t knew it was the original one

[@TheNikNik212]

@@Biatv09 she actually did wear the real thing on the red carpet. As soon as she was off the red carpet she had to change into a copy.

[@Terryterryterryterryterry]

@@Biatv09 I think the video said she wore the actual dress on the carpet then switched into the replica.

[@ara6692]

@@Terryterryterryterryterry who is that celebrity?

[@Terryterryterryterryterry]

@@ara6692 Who are you referring to? A Kardashian is the one who wore the dress. Marylin is who the dress belonged to.

[@jayymorris5285]

JUST finished HBO's Gilded Age...so watching the met gala afterwards just had me in crutches

[@laramiaizz]

Is it a good show? How many stars would you give? If it's good i'd watch it too..

[@alixiashafira7012]

I feel like the Met Gala has morphed into a “Who has the craziest costume” party when it should have been a themed event. Whether they do it on purpose to attract people’s attention or they simply just couldn’t be bothered to research the theme, I find these people highly disrespectful to the Met Gala theme.

[@PabloEmanuel96]

Dress crazy except for the camp gala Then everyone dresses normal

[@sewaldodiy]

Billie and Vanessa understood the brief.

[@gabiduncan18]

My thoughts exactly! And I think Sarah Jessica Parker understood the brief as well lol

[@sewaldodiy]

@@gabiduncan18 Yes you are right and I want to add Ryan Reynolds too!

[@blueboy2976]

And Katy! ❤️❤️ She looked amazing and on point with the theme

[@jenn7559]

@Jesus Gonzalez what even is your comment????? Nevermind it's trash!

[@sbebb3762]

It’s assignment.

[@Arterismos]

The Met Gala has went from an exclusive soirée for members of high society to a mainstream party for celebrities and wannabes. If they want to keep their reputation, they should be even more exclusive; if you can't be on theme, you can't come in.

[@ShivaaShukla29]

💯💯💯preach

[@shebelongstothealmighty9699]

My sentiments exactly.

[@TheTamago]

But even the host wasn't on theme...

[@bumblebeahive]

@@TheTamago then the host can’t go either 😂😂😂

[@dymondlyfe1603]

"Everything Woke Turns To SH*T"

[@melonycandler]

This video was very well done. I intended to watch highlights only, but I watched every second after being pulled in with the fashion history lesson. Flawless, my dear.

[@antoinette6112]

My favourite was Quannah Chasinghorse! Was she on theme? No. But she, as an indigenous woman, represented indigenous culture and it's well known that indigenous peoples were treated horribly during the gilded age. She looked amazing, she represented her culture, and the beading was stunning and made with traditional materials by an indigenous artist!

[@josestacy]

This should have more upvotes!!

[@elanjuli8992]

So in a way she was on theme. She just depicted a different aspect of that time.

[@rinherdez]

Yes her jewelry designer showed the process on TikTok

[@cincocats320]

Quannah definitely has killed it the last two years. She's amazing.

[@Gingerm0nster]

She did amazing for “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”. She wore a piece from a Native American designer and jewelry made by a former Miss Navajo Nation. I think it was perfect, as indigenous Americans were here first, and our entire society was built on their backs

[@Sebisajiminstan]

Can someone explain to me why Marilyn looks out of this world in that dress while Kim looks plain and boring? It’s not like Kim isn’t a beautiful woman in her own right, so what gives? Is it just the styling? Marylin looks like a freaking goddess, ffs, and it’s the exact same dress.

[@sweetsandcharades8383]

It’s the exact same dress is precisely why it doesn’t work. Kim does not have the same skin tone nor body shape as Marilyn. It’s not surprising that a dress fitted to one person’s exact measurements does not fit another person without alteration.

[@sharroon7574]

Look into kibbe body types on aly art's channel. Marylin was a romantic type ( the most ying type) and she looked amazing in the dress, she is the standard for overt feminity and noone will ever look better than her imo.

[@duckydodo1123]

I think it’s also context. When Marilyn wore the dress, it had never been seen before and was considered outrageous at the time. Kim wears that sort of thing every single day which means it’s not a standout outfit for her, it looks just like the rest of her wardrobe.

[@Sebisajiminstan]

@@sweetsandcharades8383 I mean, sure, I get that, but it still doesn’t explain why it looks so plain. It’s a beautiful dress, regardless of who’s wearing it, but it looks boring on Kim

[@Sebisajiminstan]

@@sharroon7574 Oooh, i think this is it. Kim is too,, fierce, for lack of a better word. I think that’s why this dress does nothing for her. The dress might be sort of revealing but it’s also dainty and feminine and delicate. And i think it might also be because Marilyn has very natural womanly curves, which this dress accentuates, while Kim sort of looks perfect and plastic. Which, nothing wrong with that, but it’s more real, seeing Marilyn’s breats sag just the tiniest bit just makes it more natural, you know? Seeing a bit of tummy as well. Thank you, i think i get it now

[@mariashaki89]

Kim Kardashian had no business wearing a museum artifact. The people that rented it to her are irresponsible. This belongs to a museum and should not be worn by anyone because it could easily get stained or damaged. The Ripleys spent 5 millions to obtain it only to have Kim Kardashian squish her curves into it for a Met Gala that has absolutely nothing to do with Hollywood glamour. It doesn't fit her well and it doesn't match her skintone. This was such a flop. They could have taken this lavish extravagant time period to create amazing modern looks, i don't know what these designers were doing this year. All it takes is a few Google clicks and you have your references. Bustles, corsets, intricate designs, expensive fabrics, there was so much to work with and instead they opted for gold gowns and 70s inspired silhouettes. People thinking this was Bridgerton or 18th century inspired though....Bridgerton is not even historically accurate.

[@cosmoxorgans2461]

i agree,, the fact that kim kardashian is just able to get her hands on a historical dress like that is so dystopian and messed up..

[@apaintbrush.]

Wait.. She wore THE ACTUAL dress?? How did she fit into it? Did they alter the dress? Oml

[@lucierichard9417]

@@apaintbrush. she boasted about loosing 16 pounds to fit in it, which is so wrong imo. but she obviously must've damaged it since her body isn't like Marylin's and she had underwear (probably from her own line) on, she also must've put on perfume and cream, and this could seriously deteriorate the 60yo fabric

[@lucierichard9417]

@samantha ssmith girl this dress is 60 years old, it's an artefact of fashion history since no one had ever worn something like this before. its cultural importance made it absolutely immaterial, hence why it sold for 4.8 million dollars

[@lucierichard9417]

@samantha ssmith i don't necessarily worry about the dress and kim k's vanity, it's just annoying. i live in Europe so i'm quite close to the zone in conflict : just because i understand why museum pieces should stay untouched doesn't mean wars and current events like the roe.v.wade overturn mean nothing to me. that's not how ppl's minds work

[@danni1993]

I was leary clicking on a channel called 'ModernGurlz' to be honest, however, this was SO WELL presented...excellently presented, I must say! Thank you, for such an educational, enjoyable video. I loved the history of fashion you included. 🥰 I wish this had been a four-hour video.

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

There were so many examples of what the clothing was like in the gilded age, apparently noone did their research that's why they missed the mark. You are on point with the fact that they had tons of resources to recreate the looks. They just did their own thing. The Kardashians were so off the mark.

[@miaamber844]

IT WAS NOT about gilded AGEEEE!!! YOU GUYS... it was about gilded GLAMOUR..very different eras!!!!.in the 1870's to 1890's (industrial revolution and economic growth) gilded Glamour was used in America to "CONCEAL THE SOCIAL UNREST AND TURMOIL OF THE ERA" , to cover up and distract from political turmoil...like in the hunger games and.kind of what's happening right now with Ukraine yet everyone's putting attention to Will Smith, Jonny Deep's trial and now this event 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@angelle050801]

When are they ever on theme😂

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

@@angelle050801 I agree with you. So why waste time coming up with a theme each year. Maybe the theme should be "do your own thing". Lol.

[@Babydux]

Celebs are not known for their interest in history or design. Invitations should be denied for next year's event to those who did not follow this year's theme. There! That would fix the problem for dear A.W.'s guest list.😸

[@OriginalBigThing]

“I didn’t really think about it…” I think those are the first honest words out of her mouth.

[@faithruckdeschel1294]

Her and Travis came dressed as bums and should've just stayed at home.

[@aubreysong]

Ikr, try hard to be so edgy. It's so 'Im not like any other girls' bs.

[@DreamgirlBlue]

Scarlets red dress would have been a PERFECT and damn easy choice in my opinion to replicate, can't believe no one took advantage of that daring and sexy iconic look.

[@anastasiyabksi1281]

Well apparently that movie and book is VERY VERY PASSE AND INSULTING. 😭😭😭

[@sreyagazi]

right like the KKK are literally the good guys in that book why would anyone want to recreate that

[@DreamgirlBlue]

@@sreyagazi goodness I'm talking about a dress. And obviously the creator of this video thought put the dress in her video to show examples of what the correct look for the Gala was. I personally love that dress, always have, just my opinion. No one has to disagree or agree with it.

[@avrilfantasyrin]

@@DreamgirlBlue People are so over their head when mentioning that movie/book, Scarlet dresses are still iconic and beautiful

[@kikihernandez410]

Omg yes like I would even take a modern take on it. I would’ve loved to see that.