The Met Gala 2016 – staged its annual extravaganza Monday night with a theme that was supposed to evoke the merging of tech and fancy gowns but the explosion on the carpet of arrivals showcased a confusing parade of almost nauseatingly chaotic fare.
It was a clear indicator that the fashion industry is in dire straits and perhaps needs to hit the reset button back to the gleefully adventurous era of the 90’s and early 2000’s when the rulebook was strictly regulated to Supermodels who had earned their stripes.
Claire Danes in the “dress of the night” – by Zac Posen
Looks like shows that center on middle-aged women dashing out of their burned out marriages is all the rage these days. Bravo seems to have scored with their latest installment, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce
New York City was the place to be for the wealthy and privileged as they paid homage to Charles James, the late British designer who was known as “America’s First Couturier”.
Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa
Hair is an accessory that can either make or break your complete look. “Good Hair Days” are heavenly! You feel on top of the world, and you are convinced that when you make your entrance, everyone will notice.
Lupita Nyong’o – This immaculately braided style is timely for summer!
The Met Gala 2013 reared its privileged head last night and the looks hindered on quirky and overtly melodious themes. This could be due to the dress code that encouraged Chaos to Couture, which in essence gives permission for all in attendance to run rampant in their quest to fulfill the requirements of the night.
Madonna in Givenchy Haute Couture
Sarah Jessica Parker in Phillip Treacy headpiece and Giles Deacon gown
For those of us that followed Carrie Bradshaw and her crew for almost 14 years, it is hard to imagine getting enticed by the nostalgic road trip that is CW’s The Carrie Diaries starring AnnaSophia Robb.
Looks like being a cover girl requires a lot more than flowy locks and rosy cheeks, you have to also be armed with talent and healthy ambition.
Sarah Jessica Parker and her mentee Emma Watson
This week saw another implementation of the trends we have been noticing during Fashion Week. The hues and patterns were bold and vibrant and a lot of the pieces featured acoustic de-construction and exaggerated endorsements that defiantly framed each of the silhouettes.
Here are some of the looks that caught our eye this week!
Jennifer Garner is Red Hot in Monique Lluillier