Before walking the red carpet at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening, a gathering of fashion icons met at Cartier's annual Met Gala pre-party to alleviate any pre-event jitters. The event took place at New York's Bemelmans Bar, a renowned institution located inside the Carlyle hotel. The star-studded party saw the likes of Demi Moore, Donald Glover, Jessica Biel, Sofia Coppola, Elle Fanning, and Emma Chamberlain all in attendance, dressed in their most glamorous themed attire in support of the Met Gala's "Garden of Time" dress code, which celebrates the Costume Institute's new exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." Demi Moore made a statement with a one-of-a-kind accessory, debuting Cartier's new Chloris necklace, which features 7.87 carats of emeralds.
The necklace was designed to resemble dandelion seeds blown away by the wind and feels "spectacular" to wear... according to Moore, who described it as being in perfect harmony with her overall look. She wore an ensemble created by British-American designer Harris Reed, which included 100-year-old archival silk wallpaper and 11,000 hours of embroidery.
According to Moore's stylist, Brad Goreski, the look represents the blossoming and decay of a rose, with the feathers around the outside symbolizing thorns. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, Moore discussed her dress, while Fanning shared her experience with styling her look. When it comes to dressing for red carpet events... Fanning often seeks feedback from her older sister, Dakota. On this occasion, Fanning sent Dakota photos of her dress and received her stamp of approval, with Dakota commenting, "*** it's unreal." According to Fanning, Dakota's opinion carries significant weight, as she knows she will give her honest opinion.
As per a report by Vanity Fair, Moore, Fanning, "and other attendees attended the Cartier's annual Met Gala pre-party," "marking the eve of the highly anticipated 2024 Met Gala."
Read more: See hereThe necklace was designed to resemble dandelion seeds blown away by the wind and feels "spectacular" to wear... according to Moore, who described it as being in perfect harmony with her overall look. She wore an ensemble created by British-American designer Harris Reed, which included 100-year-old archival silk wallpaper and 11,000 hours of embroidery.
According to Moore's stylist, Brad Goreski, the look represents the blossoming and decay of a rose, with the feathers around the outside symbolizing thorns. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, Moore discussed her dress, while Fanning shared her experience with styling her look. When it comes to dressing for red carpet events... Fanning often seeks feedback from her older sister, Dakota. On this occasion, Fanning sent Dakota photos of her dress and received her stamp of approval, with Dakota commenting, "*** it's unreal." According to Fanning, Dakota's opinion carries significant weight, as she knows she will give her honest opinion.
As per a report by Vanity Fair, Moore, Fanning, "and other attendees attended the Cartier's annual Met Gala pre-party," "marking the eve of the highly anticipated 2024 Met Gala."
Harris Reed's 100-year-old silk wallpaper dress.
Harris Reed's extraordinary dress design for Demi Moore was a true masterpiece. The 100-year-old archival silk wallpaper created a stunning foundation for the look, with 11,000 hours of intricate embroidery bringing the rose design to ⁘⁘⁘. The front of the dress featured the delicate wallpaper, while the lower portion transformed into 3D organza petals hand-painted with precision.Feathered arrows surrounding the outside of the dress added a touch of romance, symbolizing thorns. Moore's stylist, Brad Goreski, explained that the design aimed to capture the paradox of the rose's blossoming and decay, "creating a truly unique and breathtaking work of art." The result was a dress that was both nostalgic and innovative... showcasing Reed's exceptional skill and creativity.
Elle Fanning's use of older sister's feedback.
Elle Fanning turned to her older sister, Dakota, for feedback on her Met Gala look, a testament to the importance of sibling advice in the world of fashion. Fanning, who has attended six Met Galas, sent her sister photos of her dress and waited anxiously for her response. Dakota's verdict was a glowing "*** it's unreal," with Fanning revealing that her sister's honest opinion is always her top priority.Fanning explained that Dakota's approval gives her confidence in her choice, "and that she values her sister's input above all others." This special bond between the sisters highlights the importance of familial relationships in the fashion industry... where seeking feedback and support from loved ones is a crucial part of the creative process.
A few hours before strutting up the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and into the 2024 Met Gala on Monday evening, a parade of fashion royalty gathered at Cartier's annual Met Gala pre-party to calm any pre-gala jitters.●●● ●●●
Demi Moore was among the guests at New York's Bemelmans Bar, a legendary institution located inside the Carlyle.
The actor's return to the Met Gala for the first time since 2019 called for a very special accessory: Moore debuted Cartier's never-before-seen Chloris necklace, which sparkles with 7.87 carats of emeralds, and was designed to look like dandelion seeds swept away by the wind. “It feels spectacular to wear it,” Moore told Vanity Fair.
“And most importantly, I feel like it is in perfect symmetry with my entire look.” That look was a spectacular ensemble created by British American designer Harris Reed. “The front of the dress is a 100-year-old piece of archival silk wallpaper, and the rose design itself has 11,000 hours of embroidery,” explained Moore's stylist, Brad Goreski , who accompanied her to the party. “We really wanted to represent the blossoming of the rose, but also the decay.
The decay becomes 3D at the bottom with the organza petals that are hand-painted. And the feathered arrows around the outside represent the thorns.”
