This week marked the first Monday in May and for some of us, that means Met Gala. Haters will say it’s out of touch and frivolous, and they’re not wrong. I’d say, I welcome frivolity to balance everything else happening in the world at the moment.
This year’s theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and the dress code was "The Garden of Time", referring to the short story by J.G. Ballard. The story's protagonist, Count Axel, slows an angry mob nearing his castle by cutting flowers from his garden until none remain.
All very ironic considering one of the most famous lines from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’; “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking”.
Anyway, the large majority missed the mark on the dress code, either being too literal or just too…naked? More than two attendees allowed their fashion choices to take priority over their ability to walk.
My top picks: Gigi Hadid, Tyla in a sand dress, Demi Moore
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