The MET Gala: Religion Influences Fashion

With Rihanna, Amal Clooney and Donatella Versace honorary co-chairs for the evening, the bar was set high and our favorite celebrities did not disappoint. With so many fabulous looks to highlight, we will start with those that took the theme to heart. You know ladies like Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Katy Perry.

Rihanna nailed the carpet in a short, embellished Maison Margiela gown and oversized coat while sporting her own bejeweled mitre, AKA the Pope’s tall, peaked hat. Sarah Jessica Parker’s return to the MET was grand indeed, she donned an embroidered gold Dolce and Gabbana gown and a nativity scene headdress. Miss Katy Perry, rocked feathered and bejeweled angel wings designed by Versace.

But this year, we saw even more woman and a few men get in on the action and really take on religious influenced looks. Kate Bosworth went the Virgin Mary route in her Oscar de la Renta gown and veil. Both Zendaya and Shailene Woodley chose a Joan of Arc look, wearing Versace and Ralph Lauren respectively. Chadwick Boseman continued his reign of the red carpet in a Versace designed three piece suit complete with floor-length cape and gold cross embellishments. Then there was theatre owner and producer Jordan Roth sporting a Givenchy Haute Couture cardinal inspired red full-length jacket and pants. We’d be remiss not to mention the impeccably dressed, Lena Waithe who donned a Carolina Herrera suit and rainbow cape in honor the LGBTQ community.

As for the trends of the evening, red and gold were the colors of the night with black and white making a good showing. Headdresses, tiaras, crowns and veils were highly popular accessories with most gowns and suits either embroidered or bejeweled. The MET gala is always fashions biggest night and the attendees certainly proved that. Now, look for our second MET gala article to check out the looks that screamed elegance with a hint of the theme.