Olivia Rodrigo Gets Ready for the Met Gala | Vogue

“We wanted to achieve that dreamy, glamorous silent film era vision while still having that teenage rock star edge,” says Rodrigo's makeup artist Lilly Keys. Watch and see all the details behind Olivia Rodrigo’s 1920s-Meets-Y2K beauty look for the Met Gala.
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[@st3458]

One thing about Olivia is at every event somehow her style matches her asthethic for sour with the pinks the purples I’m excited for her new era and the fashion for the album

[@ubastiblack9558]

one thing about her as well is she always doesn't match the theme.

[@SavedPdf]

@@ubastiblack9558 “one thing as well” wouldn’t that be… two things

[@lusungugondwe3536]

Yeah I really hate to compare but it's like Taylor with each era she had a certain style

[@linductivity8163]

@@ubastiblack9558 like 4 people followed it sooo

[@evelynsangu3321]

ye but she didn't go with the theme

[@idontevenknow2717]

it's her best look so far, too bad it didn't fit the theme at all and was wasted on the wrong event.... this should have been her grammy look hands down.

[@snuffiekonijne5158]

What was the theme?

[@caitlincarreon1418]

@@snuffiekonijne5158 dress code was guilded glamour!

[@takeiteasydude2543]

But she wanted copy taylor on grammy night, so couldn't wear this one

[@ameli3fuentes]

i think she interpreted the theme and took it in her own direction, “we will all laugh at gilded butterflies”

[@jariuzabara6924]

Agreed, would’ve totally made sense for the Grammys since it fits the theme of celebrating her music and the SOUR era!

[@farhanaahmed2985]

I don't get why celebrities and their designers deliberately choose to ignore dressing up to the theme of the gala. It's the whole freaking point of getting invited.

[@miraculouslyperfect3890]

Ikrr! it's really disappointing to see when they have both the money and resources to be able to do that. This year especially was really really disappointing because the theme was so straightforward.

[@curlyxcoco]

@@eddiemajor8878 no

[@curlyxcoco]

@@eddiemajor8878 the MEANING can fit the theme blah blah but we want to see the LOOK of the theme because that’s half the point

[@curlyxcoco]

@@eddiemajor8878 i know that.. but like i said i want to see the look and don’t care about meaning

[@sturniolostar_]

Hi

[@Gigimz]

They really should’ve gone for the first crystal headpiece she tried on, it made her look like a goddess 🫶

[@arielikun4835]

I think the butterfly enhances her youthful energy more, but either ones looks stunning on her

[@matthewedwards9756]

frrrr!

[@sparklingfashion6276]

The butterflies look super tacky but the headpiece completed the entire look.

[@psych3169]

i think the crystal headpiece matched the event theme more ,but i think the butterflies matched her energy more

[@laurapiistol]

stunning! wish she went for the crystal headpiece but butterflies is very much on the SOUR era brand

[@sewwes8129]

i disagree, i think the butterflies were complementary to the dress while the crystal headpiece was competing with the dress

[@iris-xo]

I like that she went with the butterflies because it sets her apart and feels very HER !

[@hannahb.7704]

I agree

[@sewwes8129]

@@hannahb.7704 thats what the like button is for ...

[@Mary-hv6eq]

agreed! the first headpiece would’ve fit the theme so perfectly !!

[@yozax8984]

She has a unique style- slightly grungy but dreamy. It’s refreshing to see on the carpet.

[@jasminebeydoun7426]

Pisces things

[@ley987]

@@jasminebeydoun7426 her capricorn rising adds the grunge for sure 😩

[@benazirhanif3021]

@@jasminebeydoun7426 not the zodiac people-

[@naurnaurnaurfoiveyearsago8346]

@@benazirhanif3021 fr

[@gregthomas1323]

Yawn, she showed up as a Disney Princess, not right for Met Gala Gilded theme.

[@monisooyah]

she looks amazing but i can’t believe she had TWO stylists and neither of them understood the theme

[@brezhoneg9159]

because they suck; the butterflies in her hair, a ton of makeup, horrible haircut

[@romanemartinerie9352]

Except the 90s were called the next gilded era, and the butterflies are a nod to the debutante parties for young women at the time

[@blabhblaja]

@@romanemartinerie9352 but is that what the Met meant? I thought this year's Gilded Era theme was so easy to understand, and some celebrities just didn't.

[@magrathea23]

The point is a modern interpretation not a costume. Have you even seen Anna Wintour’s look?

[@monisooyah]

@@magrathea23 yep and it was bad too

[@miyarasi7910]

I LOVED THE BUTTERFLIES, totally obsessed with the whole look, she looks so ethereal, fairy vibes

[@mackenzie9471]

She's so pretty even without makeup. She definitely gives me butterflies 🦋

[@luvzliv7961]

i agree

[@sweetcandy7961]

Half Filipina thing

[@Taylivia.updatez]

FR! 💖 luv the happier reference 🥺😉

[@tsuki2258]

@@sweetcandy7961 more like half-white thing. She’s only this pretty because of her white geened filipinos arent usually pretty when full race lol

[@benazirhanif3021]

@@tsuki2258 uh did u say Filipinos aren't pretty?

[@stacyfellinger5181]

the first headpiece was everything, would’ve been perfect for the theme, nonetheless she looked beautiful, i did love the butterflies 🦋 and there’s a back story to them. so many people went and didn’t follow theme which is also ok, im sure everyone is there to have a good time and look good regardless.

[@freeandsings2029]

I feel like with the headpiece, it makes the style look more gatsby than the original theme

[@longhornlex]

Came here just to say that I wish they had went with the crystal headpiece - man that would have made it gilded glamour in a heartbeat! What a missed opportunity, it looked so stunning 🤩

[@angelaanaconda55]

Yup I agree, butterflies are cute but I think the headpiece would have nailed it

[@bunnymanochit7880]

“It is what it is, everyone gets pimples” 😂 love how she’s so open with everything

[@KittiyKyat]

The Gilded era is not the early film days, but this look is fabulous anyway.

[@jacobr678]

Literally came here to say they don’t understand the theme lol

[@thesunisbright5515]

I believe the theme was ‘gilded glamour’

[@Aj-sn1dp]

The theme is gilded glamour, not gilded age. It was supposed to be an excessive show of wealth and flaunting, especially in gold.

[@KittiyKyat]

@@Aj-sn1dp No they actually meant the Gilded Age as well.

[@Nushka1962]

@@thesunisbright5515 2:21 She literally says Gilded Age

[@fairymoon5037]

My opinion is that she is stunning and very pretty, but it doesn't fit very well with the theme of the gala, and it would be better if the people followed the theme, because, literally almost anyone does.

[@snuffiekonijne5158]

What was the theme?

[@lilyvalderramaa]

it did fit the theme though. it was inspired by a debutante ball where a bunch of dead butterflies (supposed to be alive but were put too close to a heat lamp) were released on to the debutantes. also a shakespeare quote

[@aspannas]

@@lilyvalderramaa No she did not. Nothing about this outfits says 1870-1890s gilded glamour fashion.

[@aspannas]

@@snuffiekonijne5158 Gilded Glamour which refers to the fashion of 1870-1890. HauteLeMode did a great video on the topic, explaining it in detail.

[@Fide243]

No one cares about the themes

[@mcreyjhonsangabriel1774]

SHE’S LITERALLY GAVE US A BUTTERFLIES 🦋🦋🦋

[@dannij7081]

Olivia gave off such a Fairytale-Butterfly feeling. She looked beautiful butterflies 🦋!

[@monsemg4128]

Her whole outfit and makeup gave me chills, purple and butterflies are my favorite thing EVER and just seen her like this made so so happy

[@nazelyshahenean2699]

she is soooo dreamy and her outfit perfectly resembles that!

[@laneywinslow9050]

I love the butterflies but if she went with the crystal headpiece I feel it would have fit the theme better and really tied the whole look into the gilded age theme, bc this dress is amazing

[@jhoaaa]

that first headpiece was gorgeous. She maybe wasn't strictly on theme but she wasn't too far either, I think it was maybe a modern, young approach perhaps? She looked ethereal nonetheless 💜🦋

[@voidxsaint]

first headpiece would have been better

[@stephmgreen]

she's beautiful but I can't help but watch and be amazed by hair and makeup's patience. The amount of times she turned her head when they were doing something so important--I would die if I were either of them. V. V. impressive.

[@Self-Revival]

Its not as serious as you're weirdly trying to make it to be. Shes just trying to be entertaining for the video while being glammed up. Plus the stylists are interacting with her while doing it so..

[@vildekm]

She only did that when she was talking to the camera, which was barely a few minutes out of probably at least 1 hour of makeup

[@xxesaye]

Just say you’re not that skilled as them and go

[@LB-mo1dc]

@@Self-Revival Sorry I reread the comment but when did she make it serious? Seemed like more of a neutral comment acknowledging the talent of the makeup team.

[@stephmgreen]

@@LB-mo1dc thank you. Exactly. People are so overly protective for the most absurd reasons

[@kitkat8870]

she literally looks like a butterfly goddess🦋

[@brookewarren6362]

I feel bad that she is constantly compared to Taylor Swift but the way they are both the queens of creating an entire new persona for each of their collections of artworks is seriously amazing

[@-LlamaLina-]

I feel like if people didn’t know that she’s a Taylor swift fan people wouldn’t compare her to Taylor swift so much

[@eddiemajor8878]

@@-LlamaLina- i so agree!!

[@johnbobusha8283]

Olivia looks good in every single style she's tried. But what's most attractive about her is her beautiful, outstanding personality. Cant wait to see what's in for her!

[@Riri_chaey]

Her outfit is so beautiful she looks like a fairy queen

[@kactye]

the first headpiece was the right one, not the butterflies… but still gorgeous 🥰

[@oliviarenard]

i love the look as a whole… but it’s funny how it truly reveals how led astray the team was on the theme

[@FlowersOfAmity]

the 90s were called the next gilded era, and the butterflies are a reference to the debutante parties for young women in the 90s

[@dr.vaishnavi_sarda]

For those of you wondering, Synesthesia is a rare medical condition when a person can see colors or shapes when they hear music and hear names/words. It's just a fancy name for when you experience one sense through the other.

[@addisonbaker3697]

I love purple on her. She looks gorgeous

[@hannahguthrie2122]

love the look and her purple moment although i think her purple moment would have fit the grammys more fitting for her album and the awards she won ya know?

[@lavandermcqueen2657]

She’s worn purple Versace at the iheartradio music awards & for her vmas performance. I would of loved to seen an entirely new color with less glitter since she’s worn that on tour. Maybe an orange one since she’s never worn something if that range!!! ❤️‍🔥

[@hannahguthrie2122]

@@lavandermcqueen2657 yes yes you have a point!!!! she has worn purple i forgot abt that so she has had a moment

[@k.k.15]

Olivia’s Met hair looks exactly how my natural hair looks, I feel so flattered for no reason. 🥰🤩

[@manager4409]

It looks cute on young women

[@miraberdina3515]

I love Olivia so much her voice is so soothing! She has such a good personality and she is so beautiful! I’m so happy that she gets to go to the met this year

[@aaliyahpatel2819]

Omg YES been waiting to see how she ended up with this STUNNING look!

[@InternetGirl1093]

She should have worn the diamond headpiece! She would've nailed the theme. The butterflies looked like a weird forest nymph... NOT ON THEME.

[@pumpkin6228]

trueee

[@espinoza1987]

I’m glad she decided on butterflies their beautiful! She’s one of the best dressed even if it’s not on theme she didn’t choose her outfit.

[@eveningstar8581]

The original head piece would have helped it come a little closer to the theme. Plus it was absolutely gorgeous!

[@iloveyouuuu135]

i wish she wore this at another event 😭 she would have been the best-dressed there

[@abc-yb2uh]

She need to fire her stylist, I don't know how she doesn't see coment, there like hundred comments in every event awards.. I don't know what she is doing..

[@marcelinaurbanowicz3045]

@@abc-yb2uh ur so rude. 🫥

[@andreamontiel2032]

Her dress gives very much ‘I am the guardian of lucid dreams’

[@bpxblink]

Gosh! I love this purple sparkly enchanted look!! She looks stunning!!! 🦋✨

[@beck3457]

her and her team have such a good dynamic! really happy to see such a young artist being treated well!🦋✨

[@xxabbie_daisyxx8982]

This look was so pretty and I loved her hair and makeup and the butterflies were cool

[@elenagomez4743]

Pls stop dressing her like she’s doing album art for sour pls hire a new team of stylist good lord!!! It’s a very cute look but she’s dressed for like a rich kids prom in the 90s LET THIS LOOK GOOOO

[@brezhoneg9159]

That's true, they think she is a Christmas tree. Heavy makeup, cheap dress, grandma's haircut

[@elenagomez4743]

@@brezhoneg9159 right like nothing is new w this look at this point or even on theme

[@tammytt76]

olivia needs law roach, how do we get him/them to style her because she has the build and the charisma to slay

[@elenagomez4743]

@@tammytt76 100% especially for events like this that could give her recognition as a fashion icon

[@flightattendantliz]

Still can’t believe I saw her on her last show in Toronto and here she is at the Met! So stunning as always!!

[@tiliaw539]

olivia rodrigo pretty much OWNS the color purple at this point

[@madzgonzalez5940]

i feel like the other headpiece would’ve fit the theme better but shes still miss slay

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

She's very naturally pretty! And has a great voice. The full package, as they say!

[@denarendall]

I am obsessed! Love the purple, love the butterflies. Such a beautiful look on such a beautiful soul🦋💜

[@evelyn_gracie]

grungey, elegant, and fairy-like

[@gissellegonzalez5863]

THE FIRST HEADPIECE WAS PERFECT OMSGSGSHDHHD

[@samk2810]

she looks great, but this does not match the theme whatsoever

[@zuzannaluz3594]

Why?

[@violetguavapeachee5573]

@@zuzannaluz3594 because the theme is 1870-90’s gilded glamour

[@rubygarcia7872]

No one did who cares

[@zuzannaluz3594]

in my opinion, her styling fits the theme

[@katewhitford9017]

Actually the butterfly theme rains back to Shakespeare and this event during the time period the theme centers around where they rained down butterflies

[@Idiot_TaylorsVersion]

I love that she’s so real about her acne

[@pixelyzd]

She's so beautiful, I can't believe how everything matched perfectly with her

[@aryabanerjee347]

Her style is just amazing omg

[@oceanman4416]

She is such a queen, I love her and all her music.

[@hariswani9833]

I seriously love it all of it is so beautiful

[@punxie89]

One of the best looks of the night imo, stunning! The butterflies in her hair was a great choice!

[@bgs1020]

OMG I WANT THAT DRESS FOR MY GRADUATION!😍🦋🥺 The dress it's already dreamy but she makes it the perfect look, although not only with this one but with everything she wears ❤️👄❤️

[@hannahguthrie2122]

she should have kept the headpiece it would have added to the theme even more it would have loooked amamzing !!!!

[@juliaharding8890]

omg that look is the definition of beautiful!!

[@stephaniebeffanie8956]

Olivia is just so likable. She seems like a real cool girl.

[@regina6416]

Stunning as always

[@wdymhoe]

loved this look on her, don’t mean to sound rude or anything but I wish she did more with her hair, it’s so long and pretty, just wish she could do more hairstyles, not just down all the time, especially since she has that goth/purple vibe. Those butterflies looked stunning on her 💜

[@allistar34]

right?! She has gorgeous hair but they always just leave it down!!!

[@exaggeratedswagger7485]

exactly. I feel like most of her looks in general on the red carpet are just extremely underwhelming

[@Taylivia.updatez]

The fact she did the same intro this yr and last! What a queen!🥺💖💖

[@OSCARRODRIGUEZ-et3bs]

I ADOOOOOORE that look!!! And to be honest, no one else in THE WORLD can wear purple the way Olivia can!! Awesome look!!!

[@gracemiller2434]

I love Olivia’s purple dress with the purple butterflies it looks so pretty!!! 💜

[@crabrangoonluvr]

i really love this look however not really on theme. and when the hairstylist was like “i wanted to do the gilded age and like silent movie star hair” like what? those are completely different times in history…..

[@msvolleyball321]

Fun fact: The first silent movies were actually during the gilded age in the 1880s and 1890s. But yes they became way more popular in the 1920s

[@nicolenicole7595]

she looks absolutely stunning

[@prnst4r]

Love everything about this look 💜 it's giving '70s vibes my favorite decade 🦋

[@pepperminttree]

lol she wore purple to AMAs and I heart music awards💀

[@tammytt76]

AMAs was more of a periwinkle/blue colour

[@yourstrulyanshika]

she looks like a fairy butterfly princess and is SLAYINGGGG

[@yerlee4379]

purple is my favorite color too and i loved this

[@meganmcleod6152]

so happy she was in Canada!!

[@bangtan_ddaengkpop_life2164]

Olivia is honestly the most beautiful girl to walk this earth I always loved her vibes and aesthetic it’s so honoring having the same favorite color as your fav I honestly can’t wait for her new album era to come I love her so much💜💜💜

[@nimsaraarathnayake]

For me this was the coolest and the simplest dress in the entire metgala, that was gorgeous.

[@champagneproblemz7386]

u mean the most boring.....I'm respectfully disagreeing with ur opinion here listen I get it, it's her aesthetic and all and the dress is beautiful but NOT FOR THE FREAKING MET?!! it's almost disrespectful to the priveledge she has to go to the met Gala that they didn't even make an effort to make it on theme....have u seen the others?? Billie???? Billie is young too but her Gala game is strong, she maintains her aesthetic while staying exactly on theme...so it's not really that deep she should've worn the headpiece to save her look by 15% at the least. You're supposed to be an artpeice walking into the Met..it's supposed to be about art and history and culture, and I see none of that here sadly I love her as an artist, I wish she gets a new stylist soon because no.

[@nimsaraarathnayake]

@@champagneproblemz7386 I'm really sorry for having a different opinion here. But I get it dear, you're right on your own way. Again sorry if I make you angry with my comment.

[@champagneproblemz7386]

@@nimsaraarathnayake u didn't make me angry, I'm just saying the perspective of someone who loves the arts....I'm sry for being rude but it just bother me tbh

[@nimsaraarathnayake]

@@champagneproblemz7386 you weren't rude dear. Its okay to share your thoughts. Thanks for replying my comment.

[@prep_girl]

i’m late but agreed!

[@sheetal5664]

I love the crystal headpiece It looked so good on her

[@Kiki-yg1wk]

I loved the first head piece

[@juliawilson6425]

I really love her look but I feel like that first headpiece would have really elevated it.

[@lorrie9767]

Stunning dress. The sparkle, the color, the glamour. Loves it.

[@krissiaescobar8523]

Loved the first head piece

[@Alisha29833]

I felt sooo happy or exited or hyped up while I was watching this she is amazing and i am inspired

[@joana1684]

She is truly pretty and gorgeous girlll 💜💜💜

[@rachelrosendo]

Love her! 💖 Our Fil-Am Princess representing so well! ☺️ Olivia is beautiful!

[@Kappy25]

@abbied Yeah I think you’re right it means Filipino-American

[@melodymm8859]

I’m so proud of her omg I love her I can’t believe I’m going to meet her in June 😭💜I’m so excited

[@jellowmusic6571]

this outfit was so enchanting, i hope one day to be styled in such a way

[@aaliyahpatel2819]

She suits purple SO MUCH- AAAH!

[@VIRGOvirgo-SpicyPISCES]

Yaaaaas QUEEN IN PURPLE! She's the he butterfly fairy! Love her outfit and those butterfly hair clips! She looks so stunning.. 0:08 Take 2!! L😂L 1:27 She has baby SYNESTHESIA.. she sees music in colors. 3:41 love that headpiece.. #metgala2022 🤟🏻🤩🥰😍🤟🏻

[@indychloee]

i love watching these. perfect for visualisation manifesting hehe

[@enchantedapelingmobile]

What a little cutie awwe I don't think I've ever seen a video of her just chillin like this, she's adorable!

[@axeperienz1048]

she is stunning!!! however, her stylist/s could have done better for the theme ... that look is gorgeous but not gilded glamour ... they should brainstorm more because Olivia deserves better!!!

[@mdhalem8850]

Ooo gosh she looks outstanding purple fairy 🧚‍♀️💜

[@gfam5304]

stunnin! 💜✨ The hair stylist's so good and did an amazing job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bilkisuabubakar983]

This is the best look I have seen so far

[@reannasharif8582]

I can’t be the only one who thinks she looks much prettier with out makeup

[@flvraly]

she looks sooo pretty with and without

[@nicole.24]

i lowkey liked the crystal headpiece more, but the butterflies were pretty too

[@BeeBlossomEdits]

She looks absolutely stunning and can literally make anything look good!

[@itsoltsxwtutos5568]

Olivia is one person amazing!!! I love his vibe

[@songzfromnova7330]

At 1:26 mark, Olivia mentions having minor baby synesthesia, which explains a lot about the constantly changing purple, red, orange, and blue colors that really inform the audience of the different hues that Olivia actually sees with each song. I was at the May 4th show in Washington D.C., and it is dazzling to see this fusion of color and sound live, which translates directly her into fashion.

[@hadleyhill965]

I looovvveee her and she talked about her skin and pimples that really show how in touch with the world

[@tya448]

Awww she is so pretty. As well great on camera. We love you Olivia! You are beautiful!

[@prnst4r]

This would make such a pretty prom look too