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I hope you are all well. This week’s post is going to be about some of the most striking looks at this year’s met gala. This year marked the 70^th anniversary and much like all the other years it was given a theme. This year’s theme was Fashion in an age of technology. The outfits really showcased the theme this year and many futuristic looks where on display. Personally the met gala is one of my favourite red carpet events as it boasts outfits which mix both art and fashion and in this year’s case technology too.

Hundreds of outfits where showed off this year but for me there were six outfits which really stood out.

Firstly of course it had to be Beyonce. Now I am not going to lie I was slightly hesitant towards weather I would be impressed with her outfit this year as I absolutely fell in love with her look from last year and to be honest just couldn’t see how she would top it. But this year she defiantly did. It may not be to everyone’s taste but I certainly adored it. This year Beyonce wore a Givenchy designed dress which was created with latex. This gave a whole new creativity to her outfit. Okay so the latex style might not have been everyone’s favourite but I think it was perfect for Beyonce. Her hourglass figure complimented the figure hugging material perfectly and accentuated her curves. The bold and structured roughed shape to the shoulders also gave gladiator style vibes and really helped to fit with the theme. Latex being such a modern material to work with in a fashion perspective also added to the futuristic look. Of course we can’t forget those pearls! Her latex ensemble was embellished with tiny and delicate real pears. Each one costing thousands. Although the price of this I think is super extreme it just added to the luxurious specialty that the dress held.

            

Now moving onto the next person who I think really made a statement but for completely different reasons. This was Emma Watson. Her outfit was made purely out of recycled plastic bottles. Fashion can be hugely criticized for its effects on the environment and people are always looking for ways to move forward for sustainability and I think this was a huge step in the right direction. Emma’s outfit was designed by Calvin Klein and it wasn’t just the eco friendly aspect which stunned. The outfit combined both practicality and femininity into a garment. A corset style design worked as the top half of the garment which then led down to trousers with a glamorous trail. The look was certainly unforgettable. The trouser style elegance which was created certainly put emphasis on a modern style yet still kept thing classy with a monochrome colour scheme.

Now a red carpet isn’t a red carpet without one of the Kardashian’s or Jenner’s there. Well this year’s met ball had Kim, Kylie, Kendall and Kris there all dressed to impress. But it was Kylie which stole the show for me. Now if I am completely honest Kylie’s style is very hit and miss to me. Sometimes I love it and sometimes not so much. However for her first ever met gala appearance she absolutely shone. She wore Balmain which let’s face it wasn’t a huge surprise as we all know how close the family are with creative director Oliver Rousteing. However with that said the dress was stunning. It sparkled in every way possible. The squared shoulders (which were clearly a trend at this year’s met) put emphasis on the theme. The sequin and style embellishment which looked like it had taken hours to create also suited the theme perfectly and create futuristic vibes. I also really liked Kylies look. The slick black bob created a sophisticated and empowering female boss look and made her look as if she was ready to take on the world.

Another person who shone in silver was of course Rita Ora. Dressed in Vera Wang her metallic feathered ensemble really caught the eye.  I loved this look. The metallic coating flaunted futuristic vibes and the layers and layers of feathers added to the creative look, however the dress still held elegance to it along with the creativity; something which Vera Wang is very good at. The shape of the dress complimented Rita’s curves and created femininity too; a truly stunning garment and look.

          

Alicia Vikander’s look also really stood out to me. Now she went for a slightly different approach but I really think it showcased the theme just in an unconventional way. The met gala is famous for its floor length masterpieces but Alicia opted for an embellished asymmetrical skirt length as part of a Louis Vuitton sleeveless dress with red leather bustier top. She then paired this with Louis Vuitton heeled combat boots. The bustier top and sequin embellishments were particularly fitting for the theme. The combat heeled boots were also a common trend at the met this year and were also seen on the likes of Selena Gomez.

 

Now last but most definitely not least, it is of course Claire Danes dressed in Zac Posen. If you haven’t seen or heard about this dress yet then prepare to be amazed. When I first saw it I was blown away the structure and style just screamed Cinderella and brings back all your childhood dreams of being a princess. But this wasn’t just it. As if you could be more stunned the dress goes and lights up as well!! Truly magical! The high technology creating this masterpiece flaunts the theme of fashion in an age of technology and showcases what is possible. This dress stole the show and is definitely red carpet goals. I’m sure you will agree. Even if massive princess dresses aren’t your thing the spectacular process gone into this dress just has to be appreciated.

             

I honestly loved this year’s Met gala looks. There were soo many great outfits it was almost too hard to choose just six! But I hope you enjoyed reading about the ones I have written about! Next week I will be posting all about some of the latest trends in Topshop so be sure to check back next Monday. Thanks for reading!

Jodie x