Best:
Taylor Russell: I feel it was the most interesting, the most current (for lack of a better word), and a refreshing take on the theme. Literal without being too literal, executed to perfection. And she is just so damn beautiful.
Zendaya: Both looks were perfect. I love that she told a story: from an evil witch to ingenue. The change of makeup is what really sealed the deal for me. That and the way she posed on the RC. She understands it, she loves it, she wants it. And, most importantly, she owns it. You can tell!
Nicole Kidman: I don’t know if she is Demna's favorite ambassador, but he really has been delivering amazing looks for her. (The gold moment for her lifetime achievement awards was also something.) I love their interpretation of the theme and how this dress could have looked very average on most people. But Nicole turned it.
Lauren Santo Domingo: Perfectly chic, very on-brand (both for her and Loewe) + perfectly in the theme without getting too costumey.
Rebecca Ferguson: I loved the story here too. Even though I feel like reveals on the red carpets are so random. But the Met Gala is pretty much the best place for it. The craftsmanship on the dress though was particularly exceptional. And I loved how it felt Thom Browne without screaming Thom Browne.
Alia Bhatt: The breakthrough of this year in my opinion. What a vision. She understood the assignment and delivered such a fresh interpretation. I love Art Nouveau, and it was such a great inspiration for this theme.
Anok Yai: Simply divine. The only one of the Swarovski clones or I guess 4 seasons? Whose look could really stand on her own. She is just beyond flawless, but the execution of the look from the makeup to the hair and the gorgeous bodysuit was so on point. She looked like a real-life fairy.
Josh O’Connor: Flawless. The tailoring, the dramatic jacket, the boots. Just perfect.
Omar Apollo: I loved the details of the jacket and the overall styling. Jonathan Anderson really knows how to cut a suit.
Kendall Jenner: That’s archive done right. Even though I am already tired of this "vintage" craze. It is exciting to see these amazing pieces worn. If they are done justice and worn well (yes, I am looking at you Em Rata...). Both Kendall looks felt very her, on theme but subversive enough to be a visual statement outside of the Gala context. Besides the styling + hair & makeup were fab. Harris Dickinson: Great shirt, great suit, gorgeous man.
Worst:
Lana del Rey: Honestly, I feel sorry for her. I don’t know who the gays on her team are who let her go out like this. But Lana, these gays aren’t your friends...
Doja Cat: There is nothing more pathetic than a stunt that falls flat.
Sydney Sweeney: The wig and the gloves completely overwhelmed her + the look. They tried to do something to clash with the princess ball gown, but it didn’t work. Also, how is this Miu Miu??
Sabrina Carpenter: I don’t know who that person is. But one thing I know, is that I hate dramatic trains for no purpose. The trains are getting more and more ridiculous at the MET Gala. It’s simply a waste of fabric at this point.
Dua Lipa: Can do so much better. And Marc too... Though he very often tends to do Marc and not fully go for the theme lately. I just find the whole thing so unflattering and try-hard.
Honorable Mentions:
SJP: She came dressed as the fairy godmother, and only SJP can execute campy and costumey right. She is (NY) fashion’s godmother in a way. And every MET Gala show it. Even if I expected more from her, she is always so effortless and so poised, and she has fun. (Once again I am reminded how much I wish she would take over Vogue from AW one day.)
Venus Williams: I thought it was a very beautiful and fun interpretation of the theme. (The disco reference but at the same time, she reminded me of a spirit of the forest... maybe I am reading too much into it though). It was cut to perfection, and she looked so regal.
Elle Fanning: Gorgeous dress, gorgeous Elle, and on theme. Just a little extra something was missing.
Naomi Watts: Not fully on theme but extremely elegant.
Tyla: Could have been such a moment. The dress is really interesting, amazing interpretation of the theme, the bag was not needed though. However, if you can not walk, andneed to be carried up the stairs by 5 people its not really it. Sorry.
I did like seeing Rousteing cutting the dress once she got inside, quite cool in concept but yeah..
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