EXCLUSIVE: The Met Gala is back, and an expert predicts that the famous faces in New York will display a “loud” trend as they try to win the world over.
The most iconic fashion event on the calendar is here and celebrities are getting ready to “one up” each other again. This year’s theme at the annual Met Gala is “Tailored for You” in connection with the Costume’s Institute’s landmark new exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
And some of the biggest names in world of showbiz will be battling it out on the red carpet to grab the headlines. Stateside PR guru Jane Owen revealed the trend of creating “two or more outfits in one” is set to continue.
Before dropping Blake Lively’s recognizable 2022 look, she described it as a “wonderful way to “one up” the competition. The actress was shocked when her outfit dramatically changed for the occasion.
Jane admitted she also expects to see a number of political messages hit the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She went on: “I’m also highly expecting a political statement either for or against Trump (most likely against) and against the War in Ukraine and the Palestine Israeli humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”
She added that stylists might become “even more creative and attract even more eyeballs as people are searching for levity and brightness to lighten the mood” with the world’s tension at an all-time high.
When asked who she think will be this year’s celebrities to watch out for, Jane revealed: “There are the go-to fashion queens who never fail to amaze and delight, including Kim Kardashian, the Jenners, Rihanna, Zendaya, Beyoncé and Blake Lively.
Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who have received Oscar nominations, will definitely bring it.
However, she stated that she would enjoy “watching a younger celebrity’s surprise moment.” She claimed that the time is right for a new fashion icon to emerge.
Last year, Kim Kardashian wore a glamorous shining metallic gown to the Met Gala, while Doja Cat stepped out in just a towel for the event.
Emily Ratajkowski was seen nearly naked at the 2024 offering, opting to wear a see-through crystal-covered dress, and Ariana Grade wore a corset-style white gownThis year’s Met Gala sees actor Colman Domingo, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky and musician, record producer and Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams as the co-chairs, who host the event.
While the tightly controlled guest list is kept secret, rumors of a “leaked list” have already started. Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, handpicks the guests for their relevance.
Stevie Wonder, Lorde, Jimmy Fallon, Demi Moore, and Madonna are all expected to appear this year. Mary J. Blige and Shakira are two other names on the allegedly leaked attendance list.
Source: Mirror
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