The Making of Iman's Met Gala Dress | Sketch to Dress | Vogue

Watch how Iman and Harris Reed collaborated on the Met Gala’s most dazzling look.
Director: Posy Dixon
DP: John Fisher, Mike Lopez
Editor: Victoria Mortati
Supervising Producer: Jordin Rocchi
Producer, On-Set: Liv Proctor, Vara Reese
AC: Joe Salkey, Jake Jurich
Audio: Adina Istrate, Brianna Simons
Make-up Artist: Joey Choy
Hairstylist: Terri Capon
Filmed on Location: The Standard London, The PierreAnimation by
Brady Jackson & Lea Kichler
Post-Production Supervisor: Marco GlinbizziVery Special Thanks To:
Ennis Finnerty Mackay
Evie Campbell
Maria Castro
Mollie Boyd
Phoebe Briggs
Rebecca Bean
Robert O’Hare
Special Thanks To:
Daisy Hoppen
Kiki Kaur
Special Thanks To:
The Standard, LondonVP, Digital Video Programming and Development: Robert Semmer
Entertainment Director, Vogue: Sergio Kletnoy
Director of Content: Tara Homeri
Showrunner: Lila Benaissa
Production Manager: Emily Yates
Production Coordinator: Kit Fogarty
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[@lorenaholloway1439]

The designer understood the assignment. A lot of people didn’t reference anything American. Great job to this team👏

[@banterj]

Actually he did not because he didn’t quite explain how it ties it to the theme of the night,BUT because he used the Legendary Supermodel Iman,I am very satisfied.

[@shauntaelola]

@@banterj yea he did the them was American/ American hope,he said her outfit was the beam of light aka the hope, aka the ray of light

[@banterj]

@@shauntaelola I understand…BUT it was quite vague and general as it relates to the theme,I would have loved to see some on the mark American Iconography…it looks like an African Inspired theme,which I thoroughly enjoyed btw!

[@robinchen6171]

@@shauntaelola It's kind of a stretch, and if you have to explain it, then you really only got the assignment that correct. Don't get me wrong the look is stunning, but it doesn't scream American.

[@dalekgirl123]

most of his influence was french tho

[@Chuuzus]

i think we can all agree Iman was the best dressed at the Met Gala

[@rogerklk]

My hands are down. Hands down

[@kikiali3079]

Yes.

[@banterj]

Yes!…honestly!

[@ronyramdan]

Absolutely.

[@praise874]

Yes!!!!

[@dianastella]

Harris Reed is definitely a designer to watch closely, he's genius.

[@WoolfsAndCohens]

*they not he :)

[@axachll526]

@@WoolfsAndCohens he changed his pronouns to he/him last February I think

[@asmaismail868]

And he's so sweet and genuine.

[@meliw4142]

Indeed! My new favorite designer to watch.

[@Tia-to2qc]

Credit Anna for recognizing that.

[@residentevil4life]

The woman is pushing 70 but honestly looks 20 years younger. She truly IS a model

[@bhuvaneshwarij1326]

Really?🤤

[@adrianavargova]

She looks even younger. Just gorgeous.

[@marinamohidixon2879]

She’s 66 and looks like she could be in her 40s! 😳

[@adrianavargova]

@@marinamohidixon2879 Yes! I wish I could look so fabulous at her age ♥️ She still can do the modelling at the catwalk 👀

[@its...8840]

😳 i thought she was in her early 40s

[@susancarson601]

His energy is so radiant. I can feel his positivity through the phone 😭

[@shesmarlyn8283]

Palabra

[@corlisswilson7795]

For his first Met this is so impressive because she was definitely the best dressed there!!!

[@lena5949]

i think harris goes by they/them pronouns im not too sure tho

[@am13007]

@@lena5949 Harris does identify as gender fluid but uses he/him pronouns!

[@schatzelady9159]

I DEFINITELY CONCUR!!

[@Alma-uu4mn]

I knew that in your comments is going to be that someone who has to tell you how to pronounce ..

[@Nick-dx2pt]

@@Alma-uu4mn pronounce what????

[@marieoy2181]

But why are we not also talking about how beautiful HIS HAIR is?!

[@itsjune3103]

Very beautiful!

[@doornroosje187]

The hair is GREAT !

[@fordaloveofcurlz7395]

I guess..looks like regular hair on a man

[@DellaRachma]

He's so beautiful

[@ally-mp7cc]

The colour and style is what csufht my eye. Honestly it's better than mine

[@FairleyTrashed]

I'd much rather watch a full length documentary on this than a 5 min clip of someone famous tell me how nervous they are. This designer is a genius and I feel privileged to have witnessed his and his whole teams creative process. Also choosing Iman as his date was such a clever power move.

[@vashtiramsaroop5410]

Yes, yes yes! This was too short. I love watching the creative process of Harris and his team, especially when they are creating genius art such as this. 🎨 I honestly would love seeing a 1 - 2 hour documentary. I'm in awe! 💕

[@svjetlanaberic8982]

Iman chose him

[@twistedNEKO]

well said!!

[@jadelee6555]

He managed to make the best--most accurate to the theme--dress of the Met Gala in less than a month. BRAVA.

[@hannibaljustincase9985]

I think there were much better interpretations of the theme than this

[@jadelee6555]

@@hannibaljustincase9985 Most were extremely literal

[@chynabarbieeeeee]

Vogue doesn't realize this, but these videos are curing everyone's boredom

[@mnkpop5858]

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[@sugarcookiesubliminals1550]

FR IM JUST BINGE WATCHING THESE AND I LOVE IT

[@RinIzanami]

@@sugarcookiesubliminals1550 sammmeee lol

[@missbell1634]

Yasssss💛

[@algblessed1975]

Right

[@07celebrity]

The designer has SOLIDIFIED his career!!!

[@fortune_roses]

The gold compliments her glowing skin so much! Outfit is a stunner but wow her skin is amazing

[@bjean4539]

She looks like a goddess.

[@iumatoro4790]

Please, she has always been a goddess.

[@faridaaxo]

Like a Golden Goddess

[@maomaolim811]

She looks like a broomstick

[@vixenx7800]

@@maomaolim811 don’t hate

[@r4ffo367]

@@maomaolim811 what hahhaaa

[@wnd2845]

Oh if Bowie could see her 😩😩 she’s glorious

[@amberp2900]

😩✨💘

[@Jessicalovesmichael]

That’s what I thought. He would’ve loved it.

[@BLamorous]

I know right! 😍😍😍

[@shamilaali3773]

R they related?

[@Zedd...]

@@shamilaali3773 he was her late husband

[@alexandraupton3993]

The MOST incredible!! Sad this hasn’t got the attention it deserved. Hopefully this turns the tide

[@lailapierre541]

Her look was the one that stood out to me the most her skin her face her body everything about her is majestic

[@joobrien1863]

Agree completely. She has the most gorgeous face and skin! But it's more than that, the way she holds herself- love her

[@vivianevenancio6502]

I can see Harris Reed is an actual artist. He has culture, finesse, style, education and a very professional approach. I'm a new fan.

[@darrenohara4588]

He has a great personality too

[@melinadekker5447]

MURYO.TOKYO/comment #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾

[@user-si8gd4ih8g]

This ensemble is very Heaven meets Africa to me. The ideas, mood boards, the amount of artistry that went into this is real fashion, wow Harris is one to watch.

[@maryclark6661]

So true. One on hand I was like “not exactly Americana but on the other hand America has always been a melting pot of various cultures and more a land of immigrants than anything else.

[@AdamIshak01]

To me she looked like the personification of the zodiac sign Leo and the sun.

[@zoliswatyelakhe5798]

Right, african godess(y) kind of look

[@AfricancoolChic]

@@AdamIshak01 Yep, can't get more African than the iconic Lion and the sun.

[@desrankine1935]

@@AfricancoolChic lion and sun is on every continent

[@taylor8714]

The fact that him and his crew were able to create imans look perfectly without fittings and it still coming out amazing is extraordinary

[@sakura9731]

Hands down, Iman was the best dressed at this MET. this deserves all the attention

[@cowgirloatmilk1396]

crazy how they made this look in only 25 days!!

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Only the majestic Iman could wear this heavenly dress. Class, elegance, panache 💖

[@faiali2895]

@@rjgee5594 naomi campbell is a legend in her own right but only IMAN could pull of wearing this dress,

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hi Dominique, how are you doing ?

[@msnair3603]

I've never heard of Harris Reed until now, but man is a visionary.

[@ggvss3635]

Iman is the epitome of timeless poiss, grace, elegance. She is regal and this dress is a beautiful compliment to her and a showcase of the incredible talent of the designer and all the others involved in creating it. Also her talking about David is so beautiful.

[@cheryldimanno1314]

Iman is the perfect example of how to look at the Met Gala. She looked beautiful and I think the best of anyone. Gorgeous 😍

[@tan.k.j]

This os what the dress is an update for met

[@habibahperez]

I agree. She is soooo elegant and beautiful

[@sleepywillowsounds8635]

Absolutely ❤️❤️

[@Amayram21]

The only dress there that actually looked like it’s was supposed to be worn at the Met gala

[@Digmer]

Most of them looked like a fancy prom. Very boring. But hers was heavenly.

[@georginamariwanjik2563]

Right!? The dress was stunning!

[@ambbarbie]

Iman is so gorgeous I can not. Voice, skin, body, face everything.

[@Sophia-tv7hr]

She really is so stunning

[@vvng6667]

Harris Reed is an incredible human yoooo. Iman's met gala dress is the best.

[@yasminl8125]

Iman the Somali queen 🇸🇴 shoutout to my people

[@shamsaadan392]

YESS🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@Amayram21]

AYYY 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@SA-up8vo]

Yessir🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@rustybookshelf8566]

yess 🇸🇴

[@munirayussuf1032]

Love her🇸🇴

[@irisessex90]

Yes she was Iman is so classy. She doesn’t have to have all the media attention or strip down to nothing. She’s elegant and that outfit was so creative. Iman stands out in a crowd without even trying. She is timeless as a model.

[@berryrhubarb]

Harris Reed brought such skill, passion and personal beauty to this dress. It’s almost more of an art piece, elevated fashion.

[@admenocal]

It was my favorite look of the whole gala. He dressed her accentuating her exquisite beauty in every possible way. Pure art.

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Admenocal

[@rogerklk]

I absolutely adore Iman and I'm obsessed getting to know Harris, they did such a great job! Best dressed! Sweathearts!

[@tavharleen]

one of the best met looks this year, hands down 🥺🤩

[@Imank.z]

Yes

[@algiersmuse]

can we talk about how the designer is so kind and passionate and just adorable

[@blossomtrees271]

Everyone: Billie Eilish saved the MET ! Me: NO! HARRIS REED SAVED THE MET !

[@uc2694]

Thanks Vogue for revealing how much efforts have been put into this amazing dress

[@stardolphin783]

25 DAYS !? thats a school project that you definately wanna make on time 😩

[@sonamalia]

Harris is gorgeous. I love his enthusiasm, it even gets better with his radiant smile and sincere eye contact.

[@Questioneverything8888]

And the sincere hug he gave Iman … a beautiful creative soul

[@sonamalia]

@@Questioneverything8888 Indeed!

[@kadinda10]

Wow i’ve been fan of Harris since he collaborated with Harry Styles. He’s amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ananya6312]

*they

[@_ankitadhar]

@@ananya6312 Harris said he doesn't go by they/them prounouns anymore so it's fine

[@stephanier3300]

Hope Harris gets invited next year too!

[@banterj]

What a privilege!…i am obssessed with Iman,this looks like her Mugler piece for his 1991 African inspired collection.

[@lorainek.2225]

Harris Reed does it again. He's on freaking fire!

[@BLWard-ht3qw]

Not into fashion myself, but I find the industry and the inner workings quite fascinating. Can't help but think events like this must be extremely nerve racking for all involved.

[@pattym1500]

Harris and team, this is absolutley stunning!! Conglatulations to everyone! What a dream!!

[@bsusak09]

WOWOWWWWWWW!!! This designer is a very special one. I can't wait to see his career blossom!

[@heleneseveras3457]

God Iman is just so elegant and gracious even at this point in her long career. I hope to see her as a regular at the met for a long time to come, she carries her outfits with such a grace that doesn’t come easily to many models! Love her and the designer they really pulled out all the stops for this one.

[@viv5456]

at first i didn’t think they were on theme but after hearing about the inspiration i think they did amazing. it was beautiful either way.

[@stillontheproperty0667]

This guy style is sooooo beautiful

[@darrenohara4588]

This guy is so talented and interesting.

[@foodiesasian9613]

Iman is becoming younger as she age... I couldn't recognise her... Such a legendary super model..❤️

[@darraghcollins1374]

Iman’s dress was literally the best dress of this years met. It was gorgeous

[@anitaopel3435]

What an amazing designer Harris Reed! I cried feeling his beautiful creativity! Thank you Vogue for sharing the design collaboration with the designer, design support house, team to put it all together...

[@nah_thando9336]

Iman was best dressed no doubt..the designer understood the assignment and killed it

[@srijuhari5079]

the designer look so happy with his job. we can tell he put so much love and effort into it.

[@ghislainr5127]

It was a legendary iconic look that will never be forgotten so grande and legendary luvs it

[@evs6417]

HER BOWIE’S NECKLACE OMG🥺🥺🥺

[@aishaagha9135]

Who else is dreaming and thinking that they'll be going to a met too 😂😭

[@estahxo]

Girl one day we will!!!

[@vanshikakaushal3209]

Me 😂

[@tr1stannnn]

the fashion designer's aura just makes me feel so radiant!

[@Questioneverything8888]

He glows

[@calvinagaiakhairuddin6939]

iman is such an icon and harris is so so talented, been following him since harry styles’ first tour

[@mrki731]

One of the best dress on the runway that night. Thanks for documenting and sharing with us!

[@vashtiramsaroop5410]

NO, this was too short!!!! I really loved watching the designer and his team start with an idea, and the tremendous number of steps and details to create this stunning look! 🎨 While it was awesome seeing Iman, I could have watched the designer and his team for much longer. 💖 I'm in awe!! Thank you to Harris, and his team! ❤

[@paigefishford98]

Love how everyone who worked on the dress had a moment to shine in this. Great job on the dress guys!!

[@Julia-zv8uo]

This outfit was absolutely no question the best and the performance of the outfit was stunning and Iman looked like a goddess

[@grayanderson1033]

Iman looks gorgeous, she won't ages

[@workinprogress3329]

This was such a beautiful look. I can’t believe they completed it in only 25 days.

[@Elfin990]

I really love Harris Reed, their energy is so calm and inviting. I also appreciate how they explained the design process. Iman looked stunning xx

[@NaomieTat]

Unrelated but the designer is absolutely gorgeous! I’m mesmerized by their energy…

[@theglamourghoul5308]

This was my favorite look of the night. And NOBODY could have pulled it off as well as Iman! This was perfection! 💛

[@MegaSickcat]

Iman is absolutely stunning and your dress on her made her the GODDESS she is. Absolutely fabulous!

[@LadyNomNom24]

This was just such a fun and interesting watch! Getting to see the process behind the dress and listening to the designer is such a great reminder that Met outfits are truly works of arts. (I actually enjoyed this much more than watching the celebrities get ready hahaha) Harris Reed is as divine and fabulous as his creation!!

[@bepsick]

I love this series so much!! Iman and harris are both such gorgeous people

[@stardolphin783]

I love how excited the designer is! They were just so careful with the design on the carpet too. As an artist i totally get that feel haha. Congrats 😊

[@damarasya96]

This is THE best dress in the met gala this year my god its gorgeous

[@mj92692]

Let me just say not only was Iman beautiful as always but the designer is gorgeous!!

[@bethaniekelly21]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY MY FAVOURITE MET GALA LOOK FOR THIS YEAR 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@rodrigorodrigo1230]

The whole dress is incredible, and Iman is a goddess (how else could she being married with a god of rock like David), but i found most fascinating are the earrings!!!

[@vanessajohh]

It actually so cool to watch the creative process and everything that happens behind the scenes to make these looks happen!

[@praise874]

The best! This didn't get nearly enough coverage. Simply amazing!

[@josalinmason86]

I've completely fallen in love with everything about this and it's designer. ❤️❤️ Brought me so much joy watching a masterpiece being built and adorned by such a fashion icon. Everything about this is absolutely breathtaking.

[@Killerdolce1]

His hair is amazing and he takes us through his process wonderfully! Thank you for that amazing content Vogue, you've never succeeded into getting me to buy one of your magazines but I am glued to your online content.

[@Lottedbruyn]

Harris has the most beautiful hair ever. Omg. And what a sweetheart.

[@michaelle87]

Is anybody going to talk about how beautiful he is. He has gorgeous luscious hair. Iman always looks fabulous.

[@am13007]

I'm so happy to finally see Harris get the recognition he deserves 💗

[@aishaagha9135]

One word : PERFECTION

[@NaomieTat]

I’m LIVING for the amount of Met Gala content we’ve been getting this year! I hope they do that next year too 🥺

[@sofia-rp4yz]

iman has always been best dressed at the met gala since the 80s. Harris Reed is such a hardworking designer.

[@vault7137]

Only Iman could have worn that dress! She's timeless and beautiful!

[@bramwijayavid]

i harris an emerging designer? no shade, never heard of him before but that cloth looks great. choosing iman is a good choice, because she's a pro. those layers are so big yet delicate to wear.

[@margaridacurro1096]

One day Im going to be on a Vogue magazine wait for me world

[@estahxo]

Yessss bestie !!!

[@margaridacurro1096]

@@estahxo thanks 🥺💗

[@yeva5691]

Go for your dreams and do not give up 😊

[@za2963]

Best of luck 👍

[@NicoleFrancesca_]

This is just breath taking. It’s everything….😭🤍

[@iminlovewithscorpiorising7909]

This deserves to be the ballroom dress of this met gala, it’s matching so well with the theme and also gorgeous

[@ManeThingz]

This idea! This color! These materials! This dress is a masterpiece. I love everything about this. My grandmother used to be a fashion designer (she did the wardobe for the Philadelphia Mummers 1 year in the 70s) and some of her dramatic pieces were huge head pieces. This also reminds me of the Victoria Secret wings.

[@ronyramdan]

BEST LOOKS of them all! IMAN, you're the real QUEEN baby

[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

She's 66 years old, she's gorgeous 😍

[@lucgrillet5972]

this duo is so powerfulllll wow

[@sunshinecommentswoop4902]

Adore Iman and this dress of course!!! 💖

[@brokeaf5616]

This was the most beautiful and most unique dress this year.

[@rakhi__]

She legit looks so pretty 🦋 I mean now this shows how much effort they did on it!!!

[@kellyj.azania4371]

"Hope"! She was the embodiment of a ray of light...a gazillion rays! She looked like a Sun goddess...just so awesome! I think if I were to see the entire outfit up close, I'd cry.