Christiane BeyaAh yes, the most anticipated day in fashion has finally arrived and it is more heavenly than ever.
The 2018 Met Gala was a site for holy eyes with this year’s exhibition theme of Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination (let the church say amen!) Fit to the theme, the holy trinity of prestigious fashion Donatella Versace, Amal Clooney and Rihanna were the co-hosts of the evening along side Anna Wintour.
Arguably one of the MET’s most controversial theme thus far, Heavenly Bodies was the chosen topic to evoke a dialogue between fashion and religious art – what could be a better cross collaboration than the holy cross itself? It is safe to say that our (fashion and art) prayers were answered last night as attendees came draped in vails, crowns and of course immaculate gowns.
The show was presented in three locations: the Anna Wintour Costume Center, the medieval galleries at the Met’s Fifth Avenue location, and for any New York natives, uptown at the Cloisters. Scroll below to view our Sunday’s best favourites presented on the first Monday of May.
Solange
Sol-Angel did it for the culture by accessorizing her halo with a durag and Florida water in her purse.
Rihanna
Introducing the new Catholic Pope Robyn Rihanna Fenty (Pope Franics has some competition).
Zendaya
Zendaya put a glamorous spin on her Versace inspired Joan of Arc chain mail robe.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra definitely understood this year’s Heavenly theme in her custom Ralph Lauren dress.
Blake Lively
Spotted: “S” returning to her rightful throne of the MET steps in an astonishing ruby Versace gown.
Bella Hadid
Queen of darkness, Bella Hadid is reminiscent of a fallen angel in a black latex look serving Disney villain realness.
Lilly Collins
Our Lady of Sorrow Lily Collins is the epitome of a Heavenly Body in a nun inspired silhouette.
Cardi B
Who can dazzle a baby bump in a Moschino gown better than Cardi B? Answer: no one!
Jared Leto
Jared Leto and Lana Del Rey are equally enchanting and riveting in their Gucci attire.
Sarah Jessica Parker
She is beauty, she is grace, she is the angelic and effervescent Sarah Jessica Parker in a showstopping Dolce and Gabbana gown.
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman showed up and showed out in a custom made Versace tuxedo – check out the cross cape on this superhero.
Stella Maxwell
Stella Maxwell put the heavenly in body in this Moschino dress (two points for Jeremy Scott).
SZA
Solana gave life to the weeping Madonna in the most glamorous way we could ever imagine.
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