The Met Gala 2015: China Through The Looking Glass

It was a night dedicated to the beauty of the Metropolitan

Museum of Art's new exhibition located on the Upper East

Side of New York City.  Celebrities and supporters of the

museum alike, attended the event in pure splendor and

glamour ensuring to dress in homage of the theme.  I am

currently taking an Art History class, and this exhibit has

been the prime topic within our classroom.  I look forward

to learning more about this exhibit, and the various artists

who continue to influence our society through innovation and

expression.

My personal fashions of the night in no particular order:

Rihanna wore Chinese couturier Guo Pei and looked wonderful

in a silk detailed canary yellow robe.  It was my favorite because

of the grandeur and craftsmanship.

What I truly enjoyed about Janelle Monae's style is that it was

her personal style infused with the influence of the art of the night.  
It was beautiful and fun and all her own personal take of this style!

I really enjoyed Vanessa Hudgens dress mostly because it

was a very modern twist of the Audrey Hepurn-esque A line

cocktail dress.  It was artistic and playful yet demure.  I found

it to be a very unique combination along with the color.  She

looked very happy and beautiful!

I absolutely loved Emily Ratajkowski dress, and quite frankly it would be a dress

that I would wear now.  The dress she is wearing is by Bespoke Topshop and

she looked superb in this dress.  

Gong Li looked serene and magnificent in a beautiful maroon velvet and lace gown,
she graced the carpet wonderfully and it was magnificent to behold!

Wendi Murdoch wearing a lovely satin indigo blue gown with gold sequin details
that complimented the red carpet wonderfully.  Wendi Murdoch looked chic
and dazzling.

My personal favorite of the night was Fan Bingbing.  The detailing, the craftsmanship, and
the color of this outfit was precisely perfect and marvelous!  

It is a spectacular dress to behold indeed!

Liu Wen looks elegant and refined in a beautiful laced structured gown.  I love the detailing
and how it stands out in an excellent manner.

Alexa Chung with Erdem Moralioglu designer of this marvelous detailed A-line gown!
I particularly enjoyed the type of purple she wore and
 hope to see this color more often.  The color contrasts as
well complimented each other and it was very suitable for this lovely attire.

Emily Blunt looked wonderful in this mixed pattern gown, once again I truly enjoy
this particular color of purple and I appreciated the beading of the designs on the gown.

For the men I truly enjoyed Justin Beiber's suite coat for this event which was designed by Balmain. I thought was very creative and unique for men's style.

Ni Ni looked whimsical and brilliant in a yellow chiffon and silk gown,

Kerry Washington looked tres chic as always in a beautiful satin pale pink detailed gown.

Cindy Chao with Gemma Ward looked incredible in this black and white floral
 print structured gown.  Gemma Ward (one of my favorite models)
 looked stunning in a shimmery gown as well!

Zhang Ziyi and Carolina Herrera looked lovely and beautiful
 in their printed satin gowns!

Love Tommy and Dee Hilfiger!

I was excited to see Zhu Zhu on the red carpet, especially to see her gown and the accessories
that pair well with her gown in classic glamour!

Red is my favorite color and Shupei Qin wore it beautifully!

Gao Yang Yang wore this beautiful satin pale blue gown perfectly!

Carina Lau looks elegant and wonderful in this two toned black and white gown.
I love the beading at the end of her train!

It was definitely a beautiful and inspiring night!












Sincerely,

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Met Gala 2013 Calling!

The Metropolitan Museum of Arts releases a new exhibit

titled, "PUNK: From Chaos to Couture".  In honor of 

this opening the Met Gala 2013 took place at the famed

steps and the honorary attendees dressed in their very

best of punk couture. Although it was the event of the

year, punk's influence in fashion has a lasting place

throughout history.  Let's take a moment to see the

real influencers and pioneers of punk fashion.

Vivienne Westwood

Born in Tintwistle, Derbyshire (Chesire) on

April 8th 1941; her family's decision 

to moved and live in London is where she 

began discovering her wonderful 

and natural talent for the arts.

When she encountered Malcolm McLaren

(manager of The Sex Pistols), an official

shop had been set up for both designers

 titled "Let It Rock" which today

is known as  "Worlds Ends".  The shop

contained the very early essence of punk of the 

1970's such as bondage wear, tartan fabrics, 

and anything avant-garde yet simultaneously

 edgy and contemporary.  The fashion world

has never been the same since.  Today much

of what we wear reflects this era of boldness

and freedom in choice of style and much is

due to this incredible designer. What some may be to

afraid to express through their clothes,

 others have the option to dress exactly what 

they want to convey to the world.  Many 

of the outfits within the exhibit are from the collection of

 Vivienne Westwood, let us take a look at her 

work throughout the years...

part of the 1993 collection

red riding jacket 1987-1988 collection

My favorite of her runway make-up

Through the years:

Shop the Vivienne Westwood collection here: 

http://modaoperandi.com/vivienne-westwood?f=110052-10001&wh=1

Jean Paul Gaultier

I was fortunate to have the chance to view the exhibit in
San Francisco of Jean Paul Gaultier's collection just before it ended.
It was magnificent, and observing the punk section was even
more inspiring.  He has made a definite mark throughout
fashion history, dressing Madonna, introducing boudoir chic,
and adding edge to couture as well.

Born in Arcueil, Val-De-Marne, France on
April 24th, 1952, Jean Paul Gaultier's talents
and gifts for the arts were noticed at a very
young age.  He has built his collection to be
both influential from the streets to high end
couture to mix a combination of both flirty
and elegant.  Let us take a look at punk's
influence on Jean Paul Gaultier's collection...

The Tartan Can Can





These photos are from the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit, the mannequins actually
speak when you step near them.




Zandra Rhodes

Born September 19, 1940 in Chatham, Kent Zandra Rhodes
recognized her talents within the arts of fashion through her
mother a fitter at various fashion houses and a teacher of the
arts.  Zandra Rhodes eventually went on to major in printed textile
designs, and from then made a mark in the fashion world by bright,
bold, and uniquely patterned designs.  Zandra Rhodes along with
Vivienne Westwood, also helped to usher in the era of punk fashion
at it's very beginning.  Let us take a look at her designs and influence
of punk in fashion...

Zandra Rhodes in the 70's

My Favorites of the Met Gala 2013 (Heroes of The Night:

The Full List:




























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