It’s that time again. The fashion Olympics and category is: Karl Lagerfeld.
This year it’s about celebrating the life and legacy of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. The theme is sure to be “Kaiser Karl Chic,” and attendees are expected to take risks with bold designs, dramatic silhouettes, and, of course, plenty of pearls and tweed. The red carpet will be a veritable fashion coronation, with the celebs hoping to create another memorable candid like 2018’s famous bathroom selfie. The line-up? Frank Ocean, Simone Thompson, the Kardashians, P.Diddy, Paris Jackson, and A.$.A.P Rocky, to name a few.
I would like to reinstate a tradition I started ages ago. Where I tell you about all my favorite looks and what I would’ve worn myself. No, I will not be talking shit about looks I didn’t like. There’s enough negativity on the internet. I wanna focus on the looks I LOVED. Let the show fashion commentary from my couch begin:
I. Love. This. She looks so good. Leave it to Versace to create a sexy look out of tweed and pearls. For Millennial fashion lovers – you know this dress is paying homage to that iconic fashion serve by Elizabeth Hurley back in the 90s. You know EXACTLY what dress I’m talking about. Ms. Hurley was and is THAT GIRL. If you were a zygote when this happened, here is that moment. Hugh Grant who?
Let’s continue. EL conjo malo himself. I know we’re suppose to be mad at him for dating Kendall Jenner. But I luv Benito. I love the direction he goes with fashion. It’s fun. It’s different. And always a slay. Dressed by Jacquemus, Benito continues to blur gender norms and cultural traditions on what is acceptable to wear as latino man. I’m always here for it.
Sydney Sweeney looks like she doesn’t belong in this era. She has this 1950s soda pop vibe to her. I love her leaning into a more coquette style for this Gala. It’s a safe look but I like it. She looks like a literal muñeca.
Here is the internet’s zaddy. Mr. José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal. He knows what he’s doing with this hoochie daddy shorts. Love the bold color. Love the contrast with black. I’m a fan.
Let’s. Fucking. Go. Brian Tyree Henry. LFG. Love it. He said I’m going to the Met Gala. I am going to look like royalty.
Another muñeca. Ashley. You know me – wide hips and a small waist? Yes, please. I love this silhouette on her. Another safe look but she looks fantastic.
Imagine you’re posting a throwback of your parents and you get to use this photo. NBD. My parents Rih and A$AP.
And this controversial one. Not because it’s Kim Kardashian. (I like Kimmie btw. I honestly think it’s just a trend to hate on her. But who amongst us are perfect? She’s just fucking up on a bigger stage. End rant.) But because she is wearing a custom Schiaparelli look. I learned about a notorious feud between Coco Chanel and Schiaparelli. Coco was considered the modern minimalist and Schiaparelli was the ultimate maximalist in fashion. Coco hated her so much, she burned one of her dresses. To get the full tea, watch it here. So due to that fun history in fashion, it’s interesting to see Kimmie wearing this…I love it..but I wonder if she knew. It’s giving Goddess from the Sea. Aphrodite – t*ts are out and I’m rich af. I luv it.
If you know Karl, then you know his obsession with Diet Coke and his cat, Choupette. It looks like there were a few attendees that were on the same wavelength. Some took the cue literally and some had an interesting interpretation. Jared Leto literally showed up in a furry cat suit and Lil Nas X showed up covered in silver glitter and pearls. Doja Cat – in my opinion was my favorite interpretation. It’s what I would imagine Doja Cat in an alternate Universe where everyone bi-pedal cats attending the Met Gala would wear. It was chic with enough camp, in a word – meow.
Cardi B. My New York Girl. She looked like a special edition Barbie in collaboration with Chanel. I always love seeing her at the Met. I’ve been a Cardi fan since the beginning. To remember where she started and see where she is at now – you can’t help but feel inspired each time you see her.
It also reminds me of those Barbie Dress cakes from the 80s. 🖤
Finally, it’s our boy. Danny Ric in Thom Brown. Would’ve loved to see him take a risk and wear one of the pleated skirt looks but I think that’s more of a Lewis Hamilton move. But he looks good. Although I miss watching Dani Ric behind the wheel, it’s noice to see him hamming it up where he feels at home – in the spotlight. I hope to see more F1 drivers enter the fashion world. WE LOVE TO SEE IT!
I’m sure you’re waiting to see Jared Leto’s Choupette look in my favorite but it is not. Cool concept – campy and fun but it’s off my list. It’s so funny typing that sitting in my bed in Brooklyn – I know what I sound like. I love fashion so I’m just sharing how I feel about fashion. Anyways – on that note, without further ado, here are my looks if I attended the Met Gala this year.
So – great minds think alike? I instantly thought of Latex Lucy in her white catsuit and cat hood with some sort of 90s vintage girlie vibes. Bratz Doll kind of feel. Karl was a designer at Jean Patou, Fendi, and finally Chanel. I think for my Gen, his time with Chanel in the 90s was IT. It’s what you wish you wore to class. On that first date with your future ex. There’s something about micro-bags that send the message – I’m carefree because I look, feel, and smell f amazing. I know I’m mixing metals here but I love this clear pump from Valentino – it’s like a pleaser pump on its way to church. Finally, although I would have a hood on, you can still see my eyes and lips. So of course, I want to go with a pink blush modern take on 60s bombshell makeup. It perfectly compliments the girlie vibes.
My after-party look – rubbing elbows with Benito, I gotta look like a computer avatar. He’s always showing up and showing out. In high school, I had a cybergoth moment where this is what I thought I looked like in my head. That’s the look I’m going for.
Until next time. ✌🏽 I know I’m late. – adulting takes up a lotta time. I’ll be on time next year.
