This event centers on a defining era in American history—the Gilded Age, which stretched from the 1870s to the 1890s and was marked by rapid economic expansion and a swelling population in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Alongside Vogue’s global editor Anna Wintour, the Met Gala 2022 featured a prominent board with designer Tom Ford and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The guest list included acclaimed actors Regina King, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds, who hosted the evening.
2022 marked the first Met Gala where all Kardashian-Jenner sisters received invitations without exception. Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the family members appeared in full force, ranging from regular appearances by Kim to appearances by Chloe and Kourtney, who are part of high society circles.
Kim Kardashian drew significant attention. The reality TV star and cultural icon of the era arrived wearing the iconic Marilyn Monroe dress, famously associated with the song “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performed for John F. Kennedy. The preparation was substantial: a seven-pound weight loss in three weeks to fit into a 60-year-old garment and roughly fourteen hours to lighten her hair.
Kim’s circle included her comedian partner Pete Davidson, who is notably younger. The couple had appeared publicly the day before at a reception at the White House. For the event, Kardashian faced the logistical challenge of ascending stairs in Monroe’s dress, needing assistance from outside.
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian drew less spotlight than Kim, as anticipated. Khloe wore a gold Moschino maxi dress reminiscent of Kim’s look, while Kourtney appeared with Travis Barker, sparking pregnancy chatter with her bold styling. This event also marked a significant moment in their personal lives, following an informal Las Vegas wedding.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner each commanded attention in their own ways. Kendall wore a black Prada dress with a sheer top and a long train that trailed down the Met’s stairs. Kylie chose a white wedding dress complemented by a veiled hat, which quickly drew online criticism. It was noted that she left fiancé Travis Scott at home with their children, four-year-old Stormy and three-month-old Wolf.
Kriss Jenner, the matriarch of the family, attended with her teenage partner Corey Gamble.
In addition to the Kardashian-Jenner presence, the Hadid sisters made an impression. Gigi wore a Versace latex catsuit that showcased her figure after giving birth, while Bella appeared in a provocative Burberry ensemble featuring a translucent skirt with a corset.
Some guests embraced a stark reinterpretation of the dress code, with outfits described as “naked” rather than the intended “Gilded Glamour.” Cara Delevingne arrived with a jacket removed, posing in tailored pants and artful body paint in place of a top. Dakota Johnson wore a Gucci lace jumpsuit, and Lily James wore a Versace gown that seemed woven from pearls. Attendees connected to popular culture, including Bridgerton, Euphoria, and Gilded Age stars such as Louise Jacobson, Phoebe Dynevor, and Maude Apatow, appeared in ensembles featuring translucent black fabrics from designers like Schiaparelli, Louis Vuitton, and Miu Miu.
The newly minted bride Nicola Peltz Beckham appeared in a translucent Valentino dress with exposed shoulders and a neckline that framed the navel, while Brooklyn Beckham wore a shirt beneath his suit that hinted at a fashion-forward, see-through element. This event followed the couple’s high-profile wedding reported to be valued around several million dollars.
Other notable couples joined the Met Gala 2022 crowd, including Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas from Game of Thrones, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and Miranda Kerr with Evan Spiegel. The evening also saw Elon Musk in attendance with his partner for the night, Maye Musk.
Regarding the Gilded Glamour dress code, only a few guests fully embraced the theme. Billie Eilish wore a look that aligned with the era, featuring a Gucci corset paired with a translucent Alexander McQueen by Kaia Gerber-inspired dress and a feathered cape. Irina Shayk drew attention in a Burberry leather ensemble.
The event also surprised with bold choices in menswear. Frederic Robert and Jared Leto drew comparisons between their looks, with Robert wearing an Iris van Herpen spacesuit and Leto later appearing in a two-piece Gucci ensemble alongside designer Alessandro Michele. Evan Mock and Lenny Kravitz embraced corsets on the red carpet.
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