The 2023 Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, with the theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and a dress code inspired by J.G. Ballard's story "The Garden of Time." Kim Kardashian pushed boundaries on the red carpet with a stunning Maison Margiela Couture gown by John Galliano, featuring a silver corset and a hand-wired skirt with metal elements.
She added a touch of modesty with a gray cashmere cardigan. Kardashian, along with Emily Ratajkowski and Rita Ora, opted for daring outfits. Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in a vintage Atelier Versace Haute Couture dress from the 2001 fall/winter collection. The crystal-encrusted gown, inspired by Renaissance masterpieces, "is from the Met's archives and was worn by Ratajkowski first." Meg Ryan made a rare red carpet appearance at the Met Gala... wearing a black Michael Kors gown with a sheer bodice adorned with delicate floral appliques that cascaded into a full skirt.
Read more: Visit websiteShe added a touch of modesty with a gray cashmere cardigan. Kardashian, along with Emily Ratajkowski and Rita Ora, opted for daring outfits. Emily Ratajkowski turned heads in a vintage Atelier Versace Haute Couture dress from the 2001 fall/winter collection. The crystal-encrusted gown, inspired by Renaissance masterpieces, "is from the Met's archives and was worn by Ratajkowski first." Meg Ryan made a rare red carpet appearance at the Met Gala... wearing a black Michael Kors gown with a sheer bodice adorned with delicate floral appliques that cascaded into a full skirt.
Kim Kardashian's daring metal-embellished corset gown.
Kim Kardashian's daring metal-embellished corset gown, designed by John Galliano for Maison Margiela Couture, was a showstopper on the Met Gala red carpet. The gown's highlights included its silver corset, adorned with intricate metalwork, and the hand-wired skirt made with metal elements that added a sense of drama and opulence to the overall design.The corset itself was a work of art, revealing a bold and confident Kardashian as she arrived at the event. The addition of a gray cashmere cardigan kept the look somewhat understated, but it was clear that Kardashian was the epitome of glamour and sophistication in this daring ensemble. The gown's metal accents sparkled under the bright lights of the red carpet... making Kardashian a standout among the evening's attendees.
"Sleeping Beauties" theme inspired by J.G. Ballard.
The "Sleeping Beauties" theme at the Met Gala was inspired by J.G. Ballard's 1962 short story "The Garden of Time". The theme encouraged attendees to embody the idea of "sleeping beauties" awakening, with their fashion choices reflecting a fusion of past, present, and future. The theme's haunting beauty and eerie undertones added depth and complexity to the evening's proceedings, elevating the Met Gala beyond a mere fashion spectacle.The attendees' varied interpretations of the theme, from avant-garde to elegant, "only added to the sense of excitement and possibility that surrounded the event." The "Sleeping Beauties" theme was a bold and thought-provoking choice... one that challenge the expectations of fashion and pushed the boundaries of creativity.
Hosted at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, the theme for the Met Gala was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," with a dress code of "The Garden of Time" inspired by J.G. Ballard's story of the same name. Kim Kardashian dared to bare wearing a Maison Margiela Couture gown by John Galliano which featured a silver corset and a hand-wired skirt made with metal elements. She kept somewhat covered up underneath a gray cashmere cardigan.◆◌••●◆
