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The Costume Institute Ball is perhaps the last Hollywood event where there is a place for real fashion. A fashion that does not pursue profit and followers, but that reflects pure art. Based on changing themes, the Met Gala gives audiences the opportunity to appreciate amazing performances every year.

In anticipation of the results of the reading by the stars and designers of the connection between fashion and Catholicism (the theme of the upcoming event), we recall the most "loud" of them, which made the May gala evening unlike any other.

Cher in Bob Mackie, 1974

The first Met Gala took place back in 1948, but modern history starts from 1974. It was then that it evolved from a gathering of housewives to a lavish Ball and the industry's most anticipated event, leading up to a thematic exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its organization became the responsibility of American Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, who added three zeros to the original ticket price, invited celebrities to participate, and introduced special attendance rules.

One of the first events was devoted to "romantic and glamorous Hollywood", which obliged the guests to come in all the most brilliant and expensive.

Singer Cher put on for the occasion absolutely transparent dress with embroidery, trimmed on the hem and sleeves with snow-white feathers. Its author was the designer Bob Mackie, who subsequently made even more resonant images for Cher. They, although they went down in history, did not have any impact on the development of fashion, while the “naked” dress from the Met Gala was repeated by his colleagues more than once - for example, Peter Dundas in 2015. As a kind of flashback, Kim Kardashian appeared on the red carpet of the Ball, who looked no worse in Cher's attire. The interpretation of Roberto Cavalli entered the top of the best outfits of the evening and, along with the rest, returned the trend to nude beauty, which began just with the eccentric exits of the 70s.

Princess Diana in Christian Dior, 1996

The celebration of 1996 was dedicated to the collections of Christian Dior and gathered around him devoted admirers of his talent. The then designer of the brand, John Galliano, came to the Metropolitan Museum arm in arm with Diana Spencer, divorced from an English prince, but who had not lost the love and recognition of the public. For her, Galliano sewed a rather modest outfit in linen style, which, of course, stood out from the rest. In addition to it, Diana picked up the legendary necklace of seven strands of pearls and sapphire, as well as the Lady Dior handbag, which different variations worn by other guests of the Met Gala.

On that day, Diana was showered with compliments and overshadowed those present in pompous outfits.

It was her last deafening appearance: six months later, the ex-princess died in a car accident. Galliano did not have time to realize so many more sketches for his main client! But not without the help of her blue silk dress, he got new ones and secured a firm place in the history of Christian Dior.

Amber Valletta in John Galliano, 2004

It was this outfit that rocked the boat of the Met Gala and steered it towards outlandish design fruits that were out of place at the Oscars.

In addition to working in french house, Galliano was engaged in his own brand, where he did what he wanted, without adhering to the canons of the historically established DNA. He demonstrated all his follies at High Fashion Weeks and Met Gala, which did not set any restrictions, but, on the contrary, “thrown up” interesting ideas for creativity. Cubism, Orientalism, the style of Jacqueline Kennedy or "women as deities" - Galliano had an answer for everything, riveting the full attention of the press to his protégé. In 2004, when the Ball was themed in the 18th century, he made Amber Valletta a layered skirt in fijma, which exuded John's favorite theatricality. A corset by Maggie Norris and a high powdered wig went well with her, making her a representative of the Enlightenment. It was this outfit that rocked the boat of the Met Gala and steered it toward outlandish design fruits that were out of place at the Oscars but resonated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen, 2006

A good tradition at the Ball of the Costume Institute has become the appearance of stars along with the creators of their images. Knowing that this would provide a lot of excitement, they went out with non-public characters, and sometimes even dressed with them in the same manner. So, Sarah Jessica Parker in 2006 killed two birds with one stone, persuading the introvert Alexander McQueen to accompany her on the red carpet and add a tartan check to her tuxedo - exactly the same as on her dress. The theme of the Met Gala at the time was "Anglomania", and the Parker-McQueen duo pulled off the dress code perfectly. According to the actress, this is the main task of the event, which makes the beauty and tendentiousness of the outfit secondary. Although the latter was also present in Sarah's performance: asymmetry in the 2000s was just coming into fashion and seemed to be something completely unusual.

Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen, 2010

The next time, Alexander McQueen appeared at the Ball as an inspiration, not having lived to see the moment when the theme would be dedicated to him personally. He hanged himself in the wardrobe of his own apartment 9 days after the death of his mother. The curator of the museum, Andrew Bolton, in a short time organized the Savage Beauty exhibition, which reflected the versatility of the designer's talent. In three months, 660,000 people watched it, who had previously watched closely how best work McQueen will be "sit down" on his friends and partners.

“You can easily find out where Daphne is. You need to follow the path of feathers that fell out of her dress.

Daphne Guinness, Alexander's favorite muse and the only woman to walk in Alien shoes, came to the Metropolitan Ball in a creamy feather and fringe dress. The heiress of the brewing empire wore it right in the window of Barneys department store in the presence of buyers and the media, who turned their cameras on her even before the event began. “You can easily find out where Daphne is. You need to follow the path of feathers that fell out of her dress,” Valentino said, emphasizing the originality of the British Cruella de Vil and McQueen’s creations, which, it seems, did not suit anyone the way she did.

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs, 2013

“Punk: From Chaos to High Fashion” was the theme of the Costume Institute exhibition and the 68th Met Gala. His guests got a chance to indulge and present grunge in all its splendor: with spikes, leather over the knee boots and smoky eyes. Miley Cyrus, who was just about to transform from Hannah Montana to New York's premier freak, stepped out of the limousine in a Marc Jacobs mesh dress - not as revealing as we often see on shows, but also quite eccentric. The emphasis in the image was made on the short hair of the singer, raised in a mohawk typical of punks: with it, Miley resembled a girl from the 90s, a devoted fan of Kurt Cobain. This outfit became for her a pass to the pages of the world press, which discussed the grid more than any other outfit. So, Marc Jacobs Cyrus saw the drama even among the abundance of tongues hanging out and obscene gestures.

Beyoncé in Givenchy, 2015

"I just want to lay out nice pictures on Instagram and enjoy this celebration"

In 2015, Beyoncé distinguished herself, who was nicknamed the queen of the evening, even despite the singer's non-compliance with its theme. The ponytail, platform shoes and a completely transparent dress, which covered only the most piquant places of the puffy star, had nothing to do with the "Through the Looking Glass of China", which obliged guests to reflect culture in their dresses. eastern country. But R "n" B, a diva that makes a splash at almost every Met Gala, this "oversight" was forgiven: her appearance at the Ball was so brilliant that it made visitors forget about the exhibition and about other women who tried in every way to grab a piece of glory Beyoncé. “I don’t care about the topic, I don’t care about the red carpet. I just want to post beautiful photos on Instagram and enjoy this celebration," fans wrote in in social networks, as if voicing the thoughts of Mrs. Knowles-Carter.

Sarah Jessica Parker in H&M 2015

Sarah Jessica Parker, who not only withstood the designated style of the Ball, but also created the dress in collaboration with H&M herself, was not criticized only by the lazy. On her “flaming” hat from Philip Tracy, in Internet memes, cartoon characters, frying pans with food, and even the hem of Rihanna’s dress, turned into a giant omelette, were “seated”. However, Sarah was ready for such a reaction, telling reporters that she takes risks at the Metropolitan Ball every year.

For all this hype, no one noticed that her poppy outfit with a high slit was made from eco-raw materials: patches crossing the fabric are the remains of another, already unwearable clothes, which the actress gave new life in the spotlight. “I was so inspired by the idea that the H&M Conscious Collection adheres to that I wanted to personally participate in the process of developing a costume,” Parker shared.

Rihanna in Guo Pei Couture, 2015

Rihanna, the only guest of Through the Looking Glass of China wearing a dress by a Chinese designer, also suffered from criticism from fashion critics that year. She went up to the Metropolitan Museum like a real empress: in a crown, a necklace and all in yellow, which in Asia is considered the color of royalty and majesty. This image was prepared for the singer for two years: from the moment she saw the work of Guo Pei on the Internet, and until the final fitting before the Ball. This outfit was a great opportunity to demonstrate the genius of Chinese designers who are not limited to the production of fake Gucci and Louis Vuitton and are able to create real pieces of art.

“I am in love with this dress, but the train is crazy,” Rihanna admitted. “I can’t walk in it without help, but it’s worth it!”

However, not everyone appreciated the efforts of the girl and instead of the expected pleasant reviews, they presented the performance with caustic comparisons with spongebob, Big Bird from Sesame Street and even a pancake with condensed milk.

Karlie Kloss

After such disappointing assessments, the Met Gala regulars either stayed at home (especially since ticket prices rose to $25,000) or dressed more calmly - quite minimalistically and often in monochrome. In 2016, it was decided to bet on the technology of the suit and its ability to change at the click of a finger. Don't like fur? - Click, and it's gone! Didn't like the neckline? “Let’s cover it with a jacket!” The topic was just conducive to such experiments and sounded like "Hand labor against the Machine", demonstrating the endless possibilities of modern fashion.

Karlie Kloss' dress - classic white with a cute bow - looked unremarkable until minutes later it turned into a sexy outfit with multiple cutouts. At the after party, it completely lost its length, exposing the legs of the model, and was also supplemented with an architectural jacket. Carly remained unperturbed all this time, as if transformers at an event of this rank were a common thing. In fact, they were adopted only after Brandon Maxwell, who fell in popularity precisely after this release of the star customer.

Claire Danes wearing Zac Posen, 2016

Another miracle of technology was presented at the Met Gala-2016 by Zac Posen, who built a real Cinderella dress for Claire Danes. The designer sewed 30 packs of small batteries into his organza petticoat, which, in subdued lighting, made the outfit shimmer and sparkle fabulously. They took pictures with Claire that evening as with a museum piece - what she came in was so unusual and new. And although there were a lot of objects of discussion around her - from Kanye West with blue lenses to Madonna with a bare loin - this Ball will be remembered solely for her attire, which proved that the future of fashion has already arrived.

The Met Gala or the Costume Institute Ball is one of the most pompous and vibrant events in the fashion industry. Every year he gathers in the Metropolitan Museum in New York all the cream of society, which must show themselves not only in all their glory, but also in accordance with the theme of the ball. By the way, the theme is always influenced by the exhibition that takes place immediately after the festive evening. This year, on May 7, the theme of the evening was the relationship between religion and fashion at the exhibition "Divine Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination".

It could have been expected in advance that instead of too open "naked" dresses, we would see floor-length closed dresses, richly decorated with embroidery, lace and precious stones. But, as is often the case with fashion events, not all the guests of the evening managed to make the impression they had hoped for. While some completely ignored the main theme of the evening, others failed to capture the imagination of fashion critics with overly modest or unoriginal dress designs.

Below are the least successful celebrity outfits, according to fashion critics.

The most controversial celebrity looks at the Met Gala 2018

Kate Moss

Kate Moss hasn't been to the Met Gala for several years, so one could assume the supermodel would opt for something memorable for her comeback rather than just a Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress.

Of course, she looked amazing in it, but too simple and boring for the Met Gala red carpet with such an interesting and promising theme.

Selena Gomez

Selena was let down not only by a too simple dress for an extravagant Met Gala evening, but also by makeup. More precisely, an attempt to give your face a blooming tanned look. Too much bronzer on the young girl's face, which clearly did not match the skin on the star's ankles, did not make the best impression.

Bella Hadid

Bella, in her black latex, leather and lace outfit, created by a family friend, was not reminiscent of "divine bodies", but of the evil sorceress Maleficent (Maleficent). If the theme of the evening was Disney, then the star would be on top, but compared to other stars, her outfit lost a little in solemnity.

Amal Clooney

Amal this year tried on the role of the host of the evening. She arrived with her husband wearing a Richard Quinn suit, which featured skinny trousers and a corset with an autumn long train. Amal's fans were divided, but someone immediately tweeted: "The evening has just begun, but I'm already sure that Amal Clooney will win the Worst Dressed award."

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker never does things halfway, but this year the actress outdid herself in a golden Dolce & Gabbana gown. It is worth recognizing that she understood the theme of the evening quite correctly, and dressed accordingly. But for some, the star's heart-decorated dress and even more flamboyant, tall, jeweled headdress seemed overkill.

Kylie Jenner

The reality TV star and boyfriend Travis Scott made their red carpet debut at the Met Gala and both wore black. Kylie opted for an Alexander Wang outfit with slick hair and fun glasses, but fans of the outrageous star weren't thrilled with a very simple outfit for such an event.

Doutzen Kroes

The supermodel looked pretty in her ombre gown by New York-based brand Sies Marjan, but too uninteresting for a night like this. Along with other stars who dazzled in religious-themed outfits, Doutzen looked like she wasn't dropping by a supermodel party.

Shailene Woodley

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Shailene Woodley definitely drew attention in her Ralph Lauren outfit. But people looked at her rather with bewilderment. It was as if she had confused the theme of the party and dressed in accordance with the theme of 2016 - "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" - dedicated to technology. The metallic dress (allegedly it took 50 hours to make) the actress paired with high boots.

Eiza Gonzalez

The Baby Driver star is obviously haunted by the laurels of Disney villains too. For some reason, a black glittery dress with long latex gloves, a white cape and three silver tears on her cheek was the least associated with the theme of the evening.

Katy Perry

Leaving her boyfriend Orlando Bloom at home, Katy Perry dressed up as an angel and went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the evening. Moving down the path, Cathy looked like she was about to lose all the feathers that were part of her costume. We hope the outfit was at least not too heavy.

Makeup and hair

The Met Gala is an evening where it's all about the costumes, but make-up and hair must not be forgotten when creating a complete look. Bad styling can spoil the whole effect of the outfit. Let's now see which of the celebrities managed to emphasize both their own beauty and the chosen image.

Jasmine Sanders

Jasmine Sanders managed to create one of the best images evenings. Of course, to repeat this at home, you need someone's help, but it's not so difficult to do.

Lily Collins

Lily created a successful image of the Madonna with the help of competent makeup, a headdress and voluminous earrings. Wine-colored lipstick and brightly defined eyebrows create an adult look that suits the girl very much.

Kate BosworthKate Bosworth

Kate has found such a perfect makeup base that her look needs nothing more than a couple of strokes of blush. To replicate this look at home, ditch the harsh lines and focus on glowing skin and blush.

Cynthia Erivo

Eyebrows decorated with pebbles will be the trend of this year, there is no doubt. Like Cynthia, you don't have to be afraid to go beyond your natural brows. Use the most embellishments different forms and sizes.

Rihanna

You probably don't want to try on a papal headdress, but smokey eye makeup has let few people down. Fading lips is another trend that is easy to replicate with a lip liner and a slightly lighter lipstick.

Katherine Langford

Cara Delevingne

Every year in New York there is a charity ball of the Institute Met suit Gala is an event where those who do not disappear from the pages of glossy magazines appear in the most extravagant outfits. The ball means the grand opening of the fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every year the event changes according to the theme of the exhibition - and the exhibitions in different years were dedicated either to the French couturier of the early 20th century, Paul Poiret, or to the early deceased master of provocation Alexander McQueen. Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons' Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between will feature more than 100 pieces of art from Comme des Garçons' collection this year, from 1980s.

The main task of the exhibitions is to compare the fashion of the past and the present in the context of contemporary culture. Getting to the ball is not so easy: the list of guests personally approves, and table rentals start at $ 25,000. This year, unlike many previous ones, the ball will take place without the participation of Ivanka Trump and Kushner. Not because Anna Wintour is against their presence - in the fashion world, Ivanka has enjoyed special authority since she was not the daughter of the president. However, Ivanka and Jared have already announced that they are too busy to attend the event.

The Costume Institute has existed since 1959. But it took legendary Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland to bring him to the attention of secular society—when she was forced out of her post, she became a special consultant to the institute.

Since then, the annual exhibition has become the most anticipated event in New York social life.

The first ball was held in 1971 and was called "Fashion Sketch". However, the first significant event in the history of the Costume Institute is still considered to be the 1974-1975 ball "Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design", for the first time dedicated to the exhibition of the same name. Traditionally, the guests of the ball began to gather first for the cocktail part, demonstrating the most unexpected outfits, and then, after examining the exhibition, proceed to the gala dinner.

Diana Vreeland

The Met Gala became a real sensation in 1997 - and still holds the brand. Then he became the ideological inspirer of the event - by the time the ball was already deceased, he was killed a few months before the event. The tragic death of the designer, sadly, was the reason that the ball was talked about in the press. The Met Gala 1997 also featured a truly legendary guest list - Madonna, Cher, Princess Diana (right before the car accident), and sister Gianni - were invited. A real shock then was caused by the dress, which left no room for the public's imagination. The outfit was decorated with a space print, Cher chose a black leather dress with a crucifix on the entire torso.

Madonna, Donatella Versace and Cher, 1997

In 1999, "Rocker style" was announced as the theme. Supermodel Amber Valletta distinguished herself, dressed in an all-gold outfit with a neckline that reached almost to the navel. Fashion sensation caused a suit composed of a short simple white top and fluffy white trousers.

It is also rumored that Anna Wintour, who became the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, smiled at the camera for the last time this year.

In 2004, the organizers announced the slogan of the event as "Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century". Flowing feminine dresses with original cutouts were especially popular. Actresses and a singer appeared in similar outfits. The most famous photograph associated with this year in fashion history was that of Amber Valletta in full dress as Marie Antoinette.

Amber Valletta, 2004 / Sarah Jessica Parker, 2006 / Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs, 2009

"Anglomania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion" is the slogan of the 2006 Costume Institute. The famous fashionista and actress became the key figure of the main fashion event of 2006 . The star of the cult series "Sex and the City" dressed in a dress from, in which the emphasis was placed on a bright plaid and matching hem.

In 2009, Madonna's dress remained in her memory, choosing a mini dress for the celebration. The star paired a navy blue ruffled dress with a chunky blue hair tie. In other words, this outfit has remained in the past. The Met Gala 2009 was dedicated to inspiration in the fashion industry: "The Model as a Muse: the epitome of fashion." Vivid images the carpet was adorned by such celebrities as in a laconic white dress of an unusual cut, a model in an extravagant Versace.

She attended the celebration along with the dress that created her. The model complemented the silver dress with an unusual matching turban.

American Women: Creating a National Identity, or Met Gala Ball 2010, is a combination of truly stunning outfits of all sorts. The British model opted for a pantsuit by designer Phillip Lim, made in monochrome. Most of the guests preferred the combination of black and white: in snow-white Burberry, in black leather Alexander Wang and in a flowing pearl outfit from Ralph Lauren design house.

The year 2013 has firmly entered the history of fashion. It was then that Anna Wintour agreed to invite to the ceremony of the Costume Institute. The theme of the year was "Punk: from chaos to haute couture", in which the pregnant socialite didn't fit in her Givenchy floral dress at all. Her outfit generated a lot of jokes on the Internet, and after the hype, she wore the same dress on Halloween when she was pregnant with her second child.

The celebrity herself then called her attire "the Kim Kardashian costume."

Miley Cyrus / Ani Rubik / Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, 2013

Supermodel Anja Rubik's outfit, a red leather mini dress with a raised collar, evoked universal admiration. Met Gala Ball 2013 was named by fashion experts as Rihanna, 2015 Lady Gaga, top model Gigi Hadid, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o and Taylor Swift - the list is endless.

The Metropolitan Museum has never collected under its roof so many of the most sought-after artists and filmmakers at one time. It remains to be seen if 2017 will be able to repeat the grand success of past years, undoubtedly the most ambitious and revolutionary event in the fashion world.