The singer's gown is part of the Met Gala's "The Garden of Time" theme, inspired by a 1962 short story by J.G. Ballard. The theme aligns with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's latest Costume Institute exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which explores the connection between fashion and nature. The exhibition, curated by Andrew Bolton, "features fragile pieces from the institute's archives.".. and a coffee table book will be released on June 18.
McQueen-inspired dress with spiked branches.
The McQueen-inspired dress with spiked branches designed by Sean McGirr was a standout moment at the Met Gala. The veil-coated cream gown featured unique and intricately designed branches that added an edgy touch to the overall look. The dress's shape and structure, designed to mimic the essence of McQueen's designs, was a key focus for McGirr.The spiked branches also referenced the Grimm brothers' classic fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty", and its princess, Briar Rose. Highpoints of the dress included its delicate yet powerful design, its subtle nod to the dark and mysterious aspects of nature, "and its ability to blend together elements of both beauty and brutality." Overall... the dress was a true showstopper at the Met Gala and a testament to McGirr's skill and creativity as a designer.
Lana Del Rey's third Met Gala attendance.
Lana Del Rey's third Met Gala attendance was a memorable one, as she stepped onto the red carpet in a showstopping Alexander McQueen gown. The singer's decision to don the McQueen design was a bold choice, marking a significant departure from her previous looks at the event. Having previously worn Gucci and Altuzarra, Del Rey's new dress code was inspired by the theme "The Garden of Time" and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's latest exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion". Her bold fashion choice was a clear indicator of her growth and confidence as a style icon... and her presence at the Met Gala solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world.Kim Kardashian's architectural Maison Margiela gown.
Kim Kardashian's architectural Maison Margiela gown was a striking addition to the Met Gala's red carpet. The reality star wore a bespoke gown made of antique silver brocade and a metal skirt designed by John Galliano, which she described as "very architectural" and "obviously, obsessed" over. The gown's structural design and metallic finish made it a standout among the sea of designer gowns, and its avant-garde aesthetic seemed to resonate with Kardashian's reputation for taking fashion risks.Her decision to wear the gown also marked a departure from her usual minimalist style... demonstrating her willingness to experiment with new designs and push the boundaries of fashion.
#AlexanderMcQueenFresh off headlining two weekends of Coachella, the ⁘Video Games⁘ singer stepped onto the moss-inspired carpet in a veiled cream Alexander McQueen sheath gown by Se⁘n McGirr, who took inspiration from Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti. ⁘I⁘m with Sean [McGirr at] McQueen ⁘ Oh god, I hope I don⁘t poke him,⁘ Del Rey joked on the red carpet, where she stood beside collaborator Kim Kardashian. (The singer recently modeled for the reality star and entrepreneur⁘s Skims Valentine⁘s Day campaign .) ⁘We wanted it to look like McQueen, so the shape for me when I saw it⁘ was the most important thing, that⁘s definitely it. He had his own interpretation.⁘