LIZ JONES: I know why Meghan decided to skip the grotesque Met Gala… and this is why she was right
It was the first Monday in May: the time of year in which I breathed in a huge sigh of relief in my elastic Primark -Joggers and thanked the Lord, I am no longer a fashion editor.
I am of course talking about the annual Gala -Fashion’s ‘Grade Night Out’, which is organized in New York by Vogue editor-in-chef Anna Wintour.
Last night’s theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which put inspiration from the African-American fashion movement Black Dandyism.
Think of daring tires, cardigans and the ‘Zoot Suit’ with high waist, which was first designed in Harlem in the 1930s.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who organizes the evening, wore an adapted Louis Vuitton Silver Gown last night
But even before celebrities started to rise the steps of the Gallery last night, there was controversy.
Vogue writer and member of the Kennedy Dynasty Jack Schlossberg announced that he Boycot event because ‘ItIs not the time for such a party. ‘ What he meant exactly was the gamble.
Supermodel and with Gala not Naomi Campbell was also not to fall out of her shoes last night – reportedly because she fell with ‘Ice Queen’ Dame Anna.
Even Meghan – who tries to burn her fashionista references with her new digital store – skipped the event in the midst of rumors she and Harry stopped at the last minute.
If all the stars, in their monochrome chreed, had also chosen to skip it.
We saw singer Sabrina Carpenter and model Hailey Bieber who forgot to wear everything on their soil halves and White Lotus -star Aimee Lou Wood in an Ahluwalia smoking that seemed to have been trapped and torn in her limousine door.
Sabrina Carpenter, in Louis Vuitton, apparently forgot to put something on her lower half for the event, writes Liz Jones
… and the same applies to Hailey Bieber, in a Saint Lauren Tuxedo dress
Aimee Lou Wood seemed to have received her suit, caught by the British label Ahluwalia, in the door of her limousine before she made her entrance on the blue carpet
Of course some outfits were flawless – especially rapper Stormzy, with Tom Ford, and model Tyson Beckford, Crisp and Elegant in Ralph Lauren.
If you are a man and you will be invited to a Black Tie event, copy than every detail.
Singer Dua Lipa proved why she is the woman of the moment in Black Chanel, while actress Coco Jones showed a couture level of artistry in her Manish Malhotra.
Stormzy, on the other hand, seemed flawless in a white shirt, vest, black cummer bundle and customized pants by Tom Ford
Model Tyson Beckford impressed by Ralph Lauren – and showed how black tie should be done
Meanwhile, singer Dua Lipa looked beautiful in a dramatic beads and feathered black dress by Chanel
A couture level of artistry could also be seen, as in the Manish Malhotra -outfit worn by actress and singer Coco Jones
Kendall Jenner in Torisheju, Anne Hathaway in Carolina Herrerra and ‘Plus-Size’ model Ashley Graham-Die is a glorious advertisement for not Take Ozempic – were modest and elegant.
They were even my top three of the night.
In general – and inevitably, given the ‘dandy’ letter – the men did better than the women.
Zendaya, who is usually the belle of this ball, disappointed in her Louis Vuitton Tux and a floppy hat that obscured her beautiful face.
Kendall Jenner looked the embodiment of chic, in a gray skirt suit from Torisheju
Anne Hathaway chose a white button down and floor length, beads black and white skirt from Carolina Herrera
And Ashley Graham, a glorious advertisement for not taking Ozempic, round the top three of the evening of Liz Jones
Demi Moore clearly took the Black Tie clothing code literally and wore one really Tie by Thom Browne. Madonna wore a Tom Ford smoking that was clearly a much larger person.
Regarding reality TV star Kim Kardashian (Chrome Hearts) and the British actress Jodie-Turner Smith (Burberry), I can only hope they don’t wear Real Exotic skin.
Yet at least they made the effort. A new pregnant Rihanna, late to arrive, Did a Marc Jacobs jacket like a skirt while singer Alicia Keys was still in her comforter.
Zendaya, in a completely white suit and floppy hat from Louis Vuitton, turned out to be disappointing
Also in Thom Browne Demi Moore, who chose to wear a real tie – possibly take the theme a little too seriously
Madonna, in Tom Ford, seemed to have borrowed someone else’s suit
Kim Kardashian wore a leather dress from floor and matching fedora from Chrome Hearts
Jodie Turner-Smith, in Burberry, followed a similar approach in her leather ensemble
Rihanna, pregnant for the third time, wore adapted Marc Jacobs – and arrived late
Alicia Keys looked like she was still in her comforter in the red pinstriped number of Moncler
I am sorry, but confronted with such a grotesque parade, I have to agree with Vogue’s Boycotting Correspondent. Given the state of the world today, wouldn’t it be more tastier to cancel this outdated, environmentally friendly and wild inappropriate Shebang and the money directly to the Donate?
Bar some exceptions, such as Prada and Miu Miu, the luxury labels that can be seen last night, see the sale as low as Alicia Keys’ jacket.
And is it a miracle? This representation of Toon Dove, harmless and even unwavering clown suits ensures that the rest of us only dedified from High Fashion. Look one glance at rapper Andre 3000 who actually wore [itals] Piano on his back and you will see what I mean …
I can only imagine that Meghan, safe in her cashmere and hunter, in Montecito, muttering against Harry: “Thank good we did not go …”
It seems that the biggest night in fashion has become the biggest nightmare in fashion.
Time for a trip to good old Marks & Spencer to find something healthy to wear instead.
