Da’Vine Joy Randolph wears Zac Posen
Many of Zac Posen’s fans were devastated following the shuttering of his namesake brand in 2019. They were even further upset when the American designer announced earlier this year that his next creative director position wasn’t to be at a storied luxury fashion house but instead at the high street giant Gap Inc. Were the days of Posen’s dramatic red carpet gowns finally over? Well, it seems not. Posen has just made a triumphant return dressing the actor Da’Vine Joy Randolph in a custom denim look. A signature of the American brand this is a major moment for both.
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Anyone familiar with that “And he’s there” viral TikTok will know that this photo is just made for that sound. Nicole Kidman’s gown is from Balenciaga haute couture. Its creative director Demna has reinterpreted a 1951 version from the house. Kidman says she considers it “a sleeping beauty that has been brought back to life” and that she “has kissed it awake”.
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Meg Ryan had a famously terrible time of it with another Michael, Michael Parkinson, in an interview that, despite happening nearly two decades ago, is still making toes curl the world over. But this rare red carpet outing with the designer Michael Kors feels altogether less uncomfortable – the matching sunnies and all-black outfits help with the sense of harmony, ditto the matching grins.
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Speaking of Lana Del Rey’s giant headpiece, here she is. Her full look is by the new Alexander McQueen creative director Seán McGirr. He’s walking the carpet with her and explaining that he based it on a look from late Lee McQueen’s 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” collection. Judging by social media this is gearing up to be one of the most talked about looks of the night. 10/10, no notes.
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Kim Kardashian has also turned to John Galliano at Maison Margiela for tonight’s Met look. The dress itself it made from metal which Kardashian describes as “armoured lace”. We’re not sure if the lopsided grey cardi was meant to be part of the look or whether there was some sort of last minute wardrobe malfunction. She’s also had to dive out of the way of Lana Del Rey’s giant headpiece a couple of times. Not the most relaxing start to her night for sure.
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Another attendee with a lot to live up to – just as with Lil Nas X, Doja Cat last year also transformed into Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette. This year, again by comparison alone, her look feels more understated. But that is not to say it is an unwelcome change of pace. Of course the internet is going to reference a wet T-shirt competition, but – have I been liveblogging the Met too long? – this wet look dress feels unexpectedly chic. The intentionally runny makeup is a knowing wink to a very done undone look.
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Lil Nas X is wearing a look embellished with 50,000 Swarovski crystals. The work of Raul Lopez of Luar, is it a paradox to say that it feels a little underwhelming? In normal circumstances, most definitely. But last year he did transform, with the help of legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, into a hedonistic take on Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette.
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The first PDA of the night comes from Rita Ora and Taika Waititi. Ora’s dress is from Marni and according to Ora was made using beads collected from Europe and Northern Africa during the 1st century BC.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wears Zac Posen
Many of Zac Posen’s fans were devastated following the shuttering of his namesake brand in 2019. They were even further upset when the American designer announced earlier this year that his next creative director position wasn’t to be at a storied luxury fashion house but instead at the high street giant Gap Inc. Were the days of Posen’s dramatic red carpet gowns finally over? Well, it seems not. Posen has just made a triumphant return dressing the actor Da’Vine Joy Randolph in a custom denim look. A signature of the American brand this is a major moment for both.
Andrew Scott, Donatella Versace and Jude Law, oh my!
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The gang you didn’t know you needed has landed in the form of Andrew Scott, Donatella Versace and Jude Law. Scott and Law no doubt have plenty to talk about, both playing Tom Ripley, the titular character in Ripley and The Talented Mr Ripley respectively. But their takes on red carpet fashion couldn’t be further apart – Scott is very much of the new school of experimental menswear – arms out, bling on – while Law has kept things simple in an old school tux. Versace, meanwhile, is the creme de menthe making this cocktail zing.
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It turns out Tyla’s four assistants have now resorted to lifting her up the steps. Variety Magazine posted the below video of the singer on X, formerly known as Twitter. Note, she’s had to ditch the hourglass sand timer. Bet her helpers are counting down the minutes until they can clock off.
