In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

We’re slowly getting back to regular programming in lieu of covid ruining all our lives, and that included a met gala this year! Postponed until this past Monday, September 13 in New York, we got a little dose of glitz back thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I was surprised with the creativity, and the lack of stars and stripes. I guess if it seemed expected, most guests would shy away from it, but still. The theme has been taken pretty literally over the years, so it had me raising an eyebrow at this new interpretation. The New York Post called it hypocritical and a high end dud, with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez attending in a gown with tax the rich inscribed onto the back. But she paid $35000 for a ticket?? Doesn’t that make her one of said rich? I also thought Cara Delevingne’s bulletproof vest saying peg the patriarchy was kind of tired. I’ve included favorites from the red carpet looks in the slideshow below, I thought A$AP Rocky’s quilted overcoat was whimsical. It reminded me of the quilts folded over the back of the couch growing up and blankets my grandma crocheted. Billie Eilish channeled Marilyn Monroe, a Hollywood icon, and looked very elegant. I also smiled when I saw Ciara’s jersey inspired gown, nodding not only to America’s favorite sport, but to her husband as well. Obviously, not every look was a winner, so there’s also a few that fell flat in my humble opinion. Pick your favorites and share if you agree in comments.

Yara Shahidi in Dior
Amanda Gorman in Vera Wang
Ciara in Peter Dundas sequin jersey dress
Taraji P Henson dazzles in diamond Moschino dress
A$AP Rocky in ERL attends with Rihanna in Balenciaga
Which Lil Nas X Versace look is your favorite? Big surprise I like the sparkly suit!
Kaia Gerber kept it sweetly classic in Oscar de la Renta
Rosalia embraced a monochromatic western motif by Rick Owens
Sienna Miller in Gucci
Billie Eilish channels american icon marilyn monroe in a gown by Oscar de la Renta
Dan Levy In Loewe. Love a map print, may have gone with a *slightly* less puffy sleeve, but I’m not appalled. It certainly doesnt’ warrant an, “eww David” 🙂

Looks that were less than impressive are included below. Better luck next time, I suppose!

Megan Fox wearing Mugler. This was voted in a Buzzfeed poll as one of the best looks of the night and I’m truly baffled! This is not interesting attire. Also bangs are for children or am I alone on this stance?
Iman in an overly fluffy Dolce and Gabbana getup. Would’ve stuck with the dramatic headpiece and left it at that.
Kim Kardashian in an odd Balenciaga outfit. Is she robbing the museum later and wanted to minimize her luggage? Tsk Tsk, Edna Mode taught us all not to wear capes!!
Pete Davidson looks ready to join the convent in Thom Browne.
Erykah Badu in another odd Thom Browne ensemble. Who is working at that fashion house?
Saddle Up? Why is Kim Petra’s toting a horse head bustier? This Collina Strada design was an oddball for sure.
Lily Rose Depp in a Chanel set. While this isn’t horrendous, I hope low rise jeans aren’t really making a comeback. And I definitely am not interested in a low rise skirt. Thank u, next.