The first Monday of May is one of our CURATEUR-in-Chief’s favorite days of the year. Why? Because it’s the day of the annual Met Gala! Fashion lovers like Rachel look forward to this moment all year long because it’s a celebration of art, creativity, and history—plus we get so see some of our favorite stars wearing some epic looks.
This year was no exception. In tandem with the Met’s exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”, the theme for the gala was “Garden of Time”. And as always, it’s up for interpretation. Some attendees came covered in floral patterns or fabric rosettes, others embraced the time element through deconstructed materials or hourglass shapes. As a fashion expert and stylist, Rachel looks to the overall effect—from concept to execution—when it comes to naming her favorites, and every detail matters. Her top picks were those that nodded to the theme while highlighting the individual beauty of the wearer. For example, Kylie Jenner’s statuesque Oscar de la Renta gown, delicately accessorized with a rose in her hair. Or her forever red carpet (or in this case, green carpet!) favorite Nicole Kidman, who donned a recreation of an archival Balenciaga.
Once again, Rachel was thrilled to chat all things Met Gala for an after show recap on E!. But in case you missed it, we’re sharing the looks that took her breath away—plus some details and trends you can try IRL by stopping into The Shoppe!
