Rihanna in queen”s garb shuts down Met Gala carpet – Monterey Herald
Rihanna in queen”s garb shuts down Met Gala…
Rihanna in queen”s garb shuts down Met Gala carpet
By Jocelyn Noveck, Leanne Italie and Associated Press |
NEW YORK (AP)  Never let it be said that Rihanna doesn”t know how to make an entrance.
The ensemble came with a little pink mini-dress underneath, and a sparkling tiara. In keeping with the evening”s theme  China, and its artistic influence on the West  the outfit was designed by Beijing-based designer Guo Pei, whose sumptuous designs also are on display in the current Met exhibit, “China: Through the Looking Glass.”
Deep, ruby reds, shimmery golds and other jewel tones dominated the color scheme as the multitudes of invited celebrities embraced this year”s China inspiration. There were sequins aplenty, and embroidery was everywhere.
One of the first to arrive was the gala”s longtime head, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who shimmered in an orange-and-red floral couture gown from Chanel she walked up the stairs to kick off the star-studded party that raises millions for the Met”s Anna Wintour Costume Center.
She was followed by a succession of stars of film, music, fashion, TV and sports unrivaled anywhere but perhaps the Oscars. As actress Kate Hudson noted: “It”s like Oscar night for the fashion world, but without the pressure of who”s going to get an award.” Hudson was dressed in a sleek gown of gold sequins, by Michael Kors.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who was one of the unqualified hits on last year”s red carpet in elegant custom Oscar de la Renta, did not disappoint this year either, appearing in a towering red headpiece that resembled fiery flames. Designed by Philip Treacy, the headpiece bore long red tassels on each side.
Parker paired the piece with a one-shoulder black gown embellished with sashes comprised of pieces of vintage fabric and beads from Sweden  a collaboration with H&M and the company”s Conscious Collection, which focuses on sustainable fabrics.
Parker said she”d been working on the outfit since November, after getting “piecemeal clues” from Wintour on what this year”s theme might be.
One of the world”s most watched women, Amal Clooney, arrived on her husband”s arm in a tiered ruby-red gown by John Galliano.
Actress Kristen Wiig embraced the evening”s color scheme, wearing a flowing yellow chiffon number by Prabal Gurung, who accompanied her on the carpet.
Kim Kardashian opted for sheer, too, in a white gown with a feathery train by Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli, the designer”s first for the house. Little sister Kendall Jenner opted for Calvin Klein, sparkling in green with sexy laces on each side. Mom Kris was there too, in a bright red draped gown with a gold belt.
Anne Hathaway shimmered in a sleek hooded body-skimmer from Ralph Lauren. Her hair in a temporary bob, took Zac Posen”s arm in one of his designs, a sparkly blue gown with cutouts at the back.
Justin Bieber showed up in a black jacket slithering with gold dragons, by Balmain. A bird of paradise adorned the bottom of “Glee” star Dianna Agron”s one-shoulder Tory Burch gown.
“I think selfies can kind of cut into the moment and the fun,” said Gabrielle Union. “It”s not that fun if you need to document the whole thing.”