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I wanted to respect the moment, so I came in a suit. I know dandies are known for extravagance, but I wanted to keep it simple.”
Meanwhile, Sawai said of her own markedly similar outfit
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So much care went into this look. What makes it special is that it’s not just about fashion – it’s about meaning. Lewis really wanted there to be a reason and a story behind every detail.”
Hamilton’s stylist Eric McNeal addedI’m deeply grateful to the Costume Institute at The Met, to Grace Wales Bonner, to the incredible co-chairs, and to everyone who continues to honour the legacy of the Black Dandy,
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This look has taken months of research and development. Every detail has been deeply considered – there’s a lot of emotion and meaning woven into this. This is more than a suit, this is ancestral history. Stylish, spiritual, and sharp. Thank you, Grace.”
In a separate post about Wales Bonner, Hamilton continuedThere are stories told through jewel adornments and special trims, with symbolism in baobab flower motifs and natural materials like cowrie shells and mother-of-pearl buttons,
she saidMy legs are shaking just from balancing it,
she admitted to Entertainment TonightBeautiful…but not on theme whatsoever,
one person wrote on Instagram in response to the outfit, while another critic dubbed the gown “ridiculous”.
It feels amazing, you know,
Rihanna’s partner and Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky told reporters of expecting their third childMy look is a dramatic take on a dandy tailcoat with an elongated train,
Carpenter told Vogue
I snuck my phone in.
Before sticking out her tongue at the camera, Megan gloated
Astonishment. That’s the word for it.”
Asked to sum up his feelings about the evening, he said simply
It’s nice to see us represented this way,
Newell said
I’m loving the celebration of beautiful things,
Snook said of her gala experience
I think they did him proud,
Goldberg said during cocktailsHe said. ‘Will you come?’
Goldberg said of Browne, whose suits, particularly, are hugely popularYes, There’s definitely an echo,
Snook said with a smile, about her striking (and aristocratic-looking) black suit
Well, it took a minute,
said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange glasses that matched his New York Knicks capI think it’s important for us to be celebrated for the contributions that we’ve made,
he added
This is, like, the total opposite of what’s happening in the country today,
the director Spike Lee said, wearing Fear of God and checking the score of the Knicks gameIt’s looking pretty much like what I said,
Mr. Roach said as he walked in to the gala decked out in Burberry