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MET GALA

by İrem Akay

 As you might know, MET Gala is one of the most prestigious events of the year and each year, MET Gala is designed around a theme and the attendees are expected to show their best fashion which relates to that particular theme. Even though some of these looks fell flat on the red carpet, some celebrities slay it with their jaw-dropping looks.

 

Now, we will be looking back to some of the looks from MET Gala 2016 which resolved around the theme ‘Fashion in an Age of Technology’ in which the whole event went straight into future, and celebrities showed off their best futuristic couture.

 

 

Taylor Swift

 

Fashion: 2/10

Relevance to the theme: 4/10


             

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When Taylor Swift came out on the red carpet with this look, all the heads in the room turned in her direction, but for all the wrong reasons.

 

                I’ll begin with the dress itself. First of all, silver crocodile sequin nor the silhouette of the dress is giving me the theme ‘future’ or ‘technology’.  The cut line of the dress is a disaster as it makes her look even shorter than she already is, a gown or a shorter version of this dress would suffice in that matter.

 

                As if this is not enough, the hair and make up are completely of out context. A strong dark lipstick should have been accompanied by a strong makeup in general, especially around the eyes. The face was overall basic and looked like she didn’t have time to finish her makeup.

 

The only thing that’s good about this outfit are the shoes. They are simple and common, yes, but definitely fashionable.

 

Overall, the theme has not been executed well and and the high as in high fashion was nowhere to be found.

 

Her choice of appearing at MET Gala like a rockstar(?) was a bold one. So, does this mean Taylor is doing rock now? She shouldn’t, if you ask me.

Katy Perry

Fashion: 6/10

Relevance to the theme: 6/10

 

 Okay, Katy Perry is serving us daughter-of-a-chinese-emperor in about a century with this hair and silhouette, and we are buying it.

 

 This Prada gown is such an elegant one that shows off her curves as well as making her the center of attention. The metal chains and keys on the dress are all that this dress needs. The design elevates it and really shows creativeness.

 

 There is just one thing that bothers me. You should’ve left those ridiculous gloves and belt at home Katy, as they make no sense. I mean, with a gown which is overflowing with jewelry that looks like a million bucks,, you don’t need any other accessories In addition, the hair is not something to gag over. Still, the look is great. The makeup’s tone matches with the color of the dress and the whole look compliments the red carpet.

 

 Pretty good for a singer who didn’t release an album for 3 years (this was the case in 2016), right?

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Kate Hudson

 

 Fashion: 6/10

Relevance to the theme: 7/10

 

 Yes, she did that! This gorgeous look was one of the highlights of the event as she combined high fashion with the theme in a harmonious way.

 

 To start off, the dress is stunning! White looks beautiful on her and the execution of this dress is so overwhelming. The structure of the upper half of the dress is a masterpiece. The edgy design really compliments the theme of the night, giving the idea of technology and innovation.

 

However, the only thing that really bugs me about this, is the lower part of the dress. It gets a little arts and craftsy at the very end and prevents this gown to be a masterpiece. If the shapes and the edgy design were there instead of that tulle, this dress would be mesmerizing.

 

To add, her hair and makeup is on point as always and she is looking fierce! She could have used more accessories, but this dress is a gem itself so there is no need !

Kim & Kanye

 

 

 

KIM Fashion: 8/10

        Relevance to the theme: 5/10

KANYE Fashion: 3/10

             Relevance to the theme: 4/10

 

 I’ll start off with Kim.

 

Kim is looking flawless as always. This gorgeous dress really compliments her body and her curves. The armor-like gown is beautiful and it is stoned neatly. Definitely high fashion !

 

 I don’t care for the shoe as it is pretty simple. her makeup is classic Kim that we are used to and it is totally fine as it looks so good on her.

 

The thing I like to point out is actually the hair. Yes, this hair is marvelous as it really completes the look. I don’t know if she needed more jewelry with this dress, but those rings and earrings are so classy and they do not overshine the dress, so it is okay to wear them.

 

Overall, her posture is also elegant and she looks fierce !

In other words, Kris did good that year.

 

 

 

As for Kanye, I don’t even know where to start. What was he thinking?

 

I have to admit, the jacket looks fierce and expensive but it is just an elevated version of a denim jacket. Nothing more. If Kanye tries to implement he will be rich for an eternity by choosing to wear that jacket as the centerpiece of his look to a future themed event, he should start saving some coins as that’s an implementation he can only dream of.

 

 And what about wearing jeans and boots for a classy event such as MET Gala? Ripped jeans? I mean come on. The theme was future, not ‘cowboy realness’. The look has nothing to do with future except for those contact lenses which look like a part of a kid’s halloween costume.

 

Every celebrity brings out their A game at MET Gala, and if this is Kanye’s A game, he married into the wrong family. Yes, your jacket looks nice and expensive. Now, sell it and buy yourself a sense of fashion. Sorry ‘bout it.

 

 

 

 

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