9 incredible Met Gala looks based on paintings, and the artworks that inspired them
Harper's BAZAAR • • general
Key Points:
- The Met Gala's red carpet featured a 'Costume Art' theme with a 'Fashion is Art' dress code, inspiring guests to wear designs based on famous and rare artworks.
- Claire Foy and others paid tribute to John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X with fitted black dresses, while Kendall Jenner wore a gown inspired by a second-century Greek statue.
- Guests like Gracie Abrams and Hunter Schafer showcased gowns referencing Gustav Klimt's paintings, and Angela Bassett's outfit reimagined the artwork 'Girl in a Pink Dress.'
- Madonna made a striking entrance in a black Saint Laurent dress with a ship-shaped headpiece and sheer cape, accompanied by seven women holding the cape, referencing Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington.
- The event highlighted a diverse array of artistic inspirations, blending fashion with iconic works of art on the red carpet.
