.png)
Zendaya round two
Chloe Mac Donnell
OK why do one killer look when you can do two killer looks. Zendaya has just done an outfit change – judging by the size of the dress, we’re guessing this didn’t happen in the loo. Her stylist Law Roach has dug into the fashion archive’s for her second look of the night sourcing a 1996 Givenchy by John Galliano gown. Can we take a moment for that incredible headpiece from Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueen 2007 too. Local flower markets take note, from now on when we say bouquet this is what we want.
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature
Chloe Mac Donnell
Camilla Cabello’s clutch is in fact a giant cube of ice containing a singular rose. It’s slowly melting with the idea that by the time the night is over she’ll be left just holding the stem. But should it come with a frost bite warning?
Chloe Mac Donnell
Sydney Sweeney has entered the dark side. The actor has switched up her long blonde hair for a blunt brunette bob and bangs. She arrived with a black lace embellished veil covering her face but has ditched it for the awaiting crowds of photographers.
Chloe Mac Donnell
It wouldn’t be the Met Gala without a celebrity pregnancy announcement. Congratulations to the model/actor Adwoa Aboah who decided to hard launch her bump in a navel revealing look from H&M.
Chloe Mac Donnell
Fresh from the Miami GP Sprint, Lewis Hamilton has made a fashion pitstop. His look is from Burberry and according to the brand the embroidery detailing on the coat is inspired by John Ystumllyn, one of Britain’s first Black gardeners. It is said to “reflects the language of flowers in Black history” featuring periwinkles for endurance, yucca for eternity and protecting restless spirits, daffodils – known as “pass-along” flowers for their hardiness and cedar branches for everlasting life.
Number of people arrested at pro-Palestinian protest near Met Gala
Fran Lawther
The Met Gala is not happening in a political vacuum – and this year’s event comes as New York campuses, and others across the US, are roiled by protests against the war in Gaza.
As stars filed down the red carpet on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Monday night, scores of demonstrators gathered near the event.
NYPD had erected metal barriers to keep protesters away from the annual fashion event. Police also reportedly made a number of arrests.
It was unclear how many people were arrested but pictures from the scene showed some protesters pinned to the ground and others being walked away from the protest.
One man was seen being pinned to a wall near the museum, which is hosting the gala.
Chloe Mac Donnell
Erykah Badu’s look is fresh off the spring/summer’ 24 Comme des Garçons runway. Clashing florals, tulle and ruffles, there’s a lot going on and we’re very much here for it.
Chloe Mac Donnell
Entertainment Tonight captured the moment Cardi B emerged onto the carpet. We’re still waiting on an official wingspan of the dress but it’s unlikely to be topped tonight.
Zendaya round two
Chloe Mac Donnell
OK why do one killer look when you can do two killer looks. Zendaya has just done an outfit change – judging by the size of the dress, we’re guessing this didn’t happen in the loo. Her stylist Law Roach has dug into the fashion archive’s for her second look of the night sourcing a 1996 Givenchy by John Galliano gown. Can we take a moment for that incredible headpiece from Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueen 2007 too. Local flower markets take note, from now on when we say bouquet this is what we want.
Ellie Violet Bramley
To compare the Everything Everywhere All at Once actor’s look to a marathon runner draped in foil would be to do her, and it, a disservice. This strapless Balenciaga look is the perfect sartorial temperature.
Naomi Watts brings Big Swan Energy
Chloe Mac Donnell
It’s Big Swan Energy on tonight’s carpet. Anyone who is watching Feud: Capote vs The Swans will be thrilled to see Naomi Watts who plays Babe Paley in the cult series give a nod to Truman Capote’s 1966 Black & White Ball. Watts is wearing a look from Balenciaga based on a 1950’s dress from the house.
Ellie Violet Bramley
Of course Chloë Sevigny, the most fashion of them all, wore a look by a designer whose name is a byword for ‘I know the most recent Vogue like the back of my hand,’ the Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu. Deconstructud, embellished, corseted, with bows and with beads; it’s a lot, in a good way.
A Met Gala hard launch?
Chloe Mac Donnell
Is this the hard launch the Internet has been waiting for? With relationship rumours swirling Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter pose together.
Chloe Mac Donnell
OK Barry Keoghan read the brief and possibly the book and nailed it. His look is from Burberry – remember Keoghan was named as a brand ambassador earlier this year so no big surprise there – and it gives a nod to Count Axel. Note the top hat, the pussybow detailing and pocket watch. It’s bonkers in the best way possible.
Lizzo, minus the flute
Ellie Violet Bramley
Gone is the flute, with which she serenaded the crowd at a Met Gala past, playing Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. But regardless there is plenty that will occupy the crowd with this sculptural look, which is apparently the work of Paris-based label Weinsanto.
Chloe Mac Donnell
It turns out Jeff Bezos did bag a ticket to tonight’s gala. The billionaire was waiting for his fiancee Lauren Sánchez at the top of the steps. It’s the second time Bezos has attended the event. He made his debut in 2012 when Amazon sponsored it.
Cardi B blocks the carpet
Chloe Mac Donnell
Cardi B has basically shut down the Met carpet. The American rapper has over 10 assistants currently helping her fan out her gigantic gown and its width means that no one else can get by. All that’s left to do now is climb the many Met steps. *Grits teeth
Ellie Violet Bramley
The quiet elegance of this custom Oscar de la Renta frock will perhaps be overshadowed by talk of Pamela Anderson’s makeup. While for several high-profile appearances recently she went makeup free, there was clearly no dogma to her choices. As she told Glamour magazine recently: “Makeup is expression. Words are the worst form of communication. It takes body language, how you hold yourself, your clothes and makeup – it’s a way to communicate. I’m definitely not opposed to makeup, but I really don’t know what I’m going to wear next.” She also referenced working on a film recently where she was so covered in glitter that she “ate glitter for breakfast. So I haven’t forgotten about makeup.”
