MET GALA 2021 FASHION ROAST (why can no one follow a theme?)
The 2021 Met Gala had a theme of “American Independence” to coincide with the 2021 Costume Institute exhibit titled “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”. Anna Wintour hosted the annual fundraiser in collaboration with Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s Head Curator, as well as with guest co-hosts Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, & Naomi Osaka. But let's be real, the idea of following the theme given is always difficult for Met Gala attendees. So get ready for a roast!
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Those Mentioned:
Addison Rae - Gucci
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez - Brother Vellies
Amanda Gorman - Vera Wang
Barbie Ferreira - Jonathan Simkhai
Billie Eilish - Oscar de la Renta
Camila Cabello - Michael Kors Collection
Shawn Mendes - Michael Kors Collection
Cara Delevigne - Dior
Chance The Rapper - Ralph Lauren
Chloe & Halle Bailey - Rodarte
Ciara - Dundas
Dan Lecy - Loewe
Debbie Harry - Zac Posen
Dixie D’Amelio - Valentino
Emily Ratajakowski - Vera Wang
Emma Chamberlain - Louis Vuitton
Gabrielle Union - Iris Van Herpen
Gigi Hadid - Prada
Grimes - Iris Van Herpen
Hailey Bieber - Saint Laurent
Justin Bieber - Drew House
Hunter Schafer - Prada
Iman - Harris Reed
Jennifer Lopez - Ralph Lauren
Kaia Gerber - Oscar de la Renta
Karlie Kloss - Carolina Herrera
Kehlani - Aliette
Kendall Jenner - Givenchy
Kim Kardashian - Balenciaga
Kim Petras - Collina Strada
Lil Nas X - Versace
Lil Uzi Vert - Thom Browne
Lily-Rose Depp - Chanel
Lupita Nyong’o - Versace
Maluma - Versace
Megan Fox - Dundas
Megan Thee Stallion - Coach
Naomi Osaka - Louis Vuitton
Normani - Valentino
Olivia Rodrigo - Saint Laurent
Pharell Williams - Chanel
Helen Lasichanh - Chanel
Regina King - Michael Kors Collection
Rihanna - Balenciaga
Serena Williams - Gucci
Timothee Chalamet - Haider Ackermann, Rick Owens, & Converse
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Americans not being self-reflective enough on our own culture and fashion history and just showing up inappropriately dressed is maybe the most American thing ever.
Eee
I HATE how accurate this is. Ugh USA USA usa 🤦🏿♂️
The funny thing is that, there's a lack of personal culture in the US, most of their culture is base in other countries cultures as basically they decided to kill almost every single native American back in the day so is a country made out of immigrants since it was colonized and also I consider this is why nationalism is so strong because they don't have anything cultural strong enough to hold to. I remember being in a cultural fair in Mexico City, African booths were the biggest ones full of everything from clothes to jewelry and USA's booth was extremely empty with flags and rock and roll music, it was really depressing 😂
Lol true.
How is that American? You sound ignorant
I think american culture is very well represented by how messy this was.
Lmaooo
😂😂😂
You ain't wrong😂
THIS 🙌🏼
Fax💀💀
the theme wasn’t even “American Independence” it was “America: A Lexicon of Fashion” so it means, american fashion through the years. I feel like Lupita Nyong'o and Quannah Chasinghorse nailed it
That’s just too generic of a theme.
YEP YEP SO TRUE
Ikr! When he mentioned “American Independence” I was a little confused because I only saw “America: A Lexicon of Fashion” being reported. I just kinda assumed that the former could technically fall under the latter with how broad it was. Nonetheless, good point!
either way.... not showing any of it
Bad communication it seems. I mean, i don't know much about galas, but as in any meeting, i would make sure my guests know what it is about and what to do... Even if its posted in the website and etc, its the organizers' job to spread the right information. I get not all the designs show the theme, but many of them dont fit at all lo!
I really think Lupita nailed the theme. Her hair was inspired by artist Lorna Simpson, which is representative of the experiences of black women’s hair in culture. Was excited to hear your point made in the video, just wish more research was done.
Yes. Hers was one of my favorites. Only agree with him about the small detail about it being all denim. But hers was one of the bests.
Lupita Nyong'o is seriously a fashion icon that the world sleeps on. She slays every single time, and I stan!!!
her hair is not fashion her outfit is and it did not suit the theme apart from being denim and black hair does not belong to Americans Its just part of it as much as any other races' hair so everyone there could represent the theme with their hair....erm nope..that's not what the met galas about its about fashion not hair
even tho i don't like grimes, but brining weapons to events where weapons are totally unnecessary is the most american thing ever
HATE her with a passion but she understood the assignment
@@lexirodriguez8112 I wanna know why lol
@@misskwannie omg it’s just shes so tone deaf about things like to me she just screams pick me girl like I can’t explain it but like you know when you just don’t like someone for no reason that’s how I feel plus her face pisses me off 😭IDK HER & Elon just give me pick me celeb rich people vibes
The sword is made from melted weapons that people turned in I believe.. very subtle but interesting detail I think. Also the mask is from the film Dune
@@lexirodriguez8112 the amount of times you typed like, wow goddamn thats interesting
Grimes sword was made out of melted guns and I just think that her bringing a weapon to the met is the most American thing
AGREED! Guns and the 2nd Amendment are super American so I think the sword made out of a gun is creative!
Absolutely
@Jen Agrippa next time she should bring a rifle and a deer 🤪🇺🇲😭
her accessories match the theme, but not her dress.
Absolutely queen 👸
47:23 I’m sorry but I feel like you did Lupita’s look and the concept of the look a massive disservice. I feel like it definitely hits the “American independence” theme because lets not forget that cotton, the main ingredient of denim, was an industry built off the backs of slavery. Not to mention, you brought up the idea of taking something iconic to American couture and modernising it. I feel that the denim dress is already a reference to the Britney Spears’ all denim look (an iconic American red carpet moment), but with a modern twist that is that purple(?) diamond-speckled breakage in the denim dress. But to each their own I guess :( I was just super bummed that all you had to say was “denim,,, great, thank you.” ;-;
fully agree with this!! her outfit was honestly one of my favourites, imo it was one of the most meaningful and interesting ones
I think he was agreeing that is was an American look because of the denim, he was just unimpressed because it was an ugly dress and not that strong of a connection
@@matthewspinazze4118 It’s the reluctance in his tone when he says “we are hitting the theme…” that didn’t do it for me. He follows it up with “what is it doing, what is it saying, what is its meaning?” which shows that the only connection to the theme he sees is the most obvious being denim. Which to me is such a disappointing take on the look. The connection doesn’t have to be obvious, imo it’s better when the look subtlety tugs at different references of American couture but also culture. I feel like If he looked into the intentions of the designers, he would’ve been able to pick up that subtle connection ;-;
OH wow I actually didn't really see the detail of the diamond breakage until you mentioned it omfg. That's beautiful.
Very well said. 🙂
idk I wish there was more discussion about Lupita's look besides "it's denim". The cotton and indigo dye used to produce denim is a direct reference to the labor of slaves during the American slave trade. When I learned that detail, it really shook me, so it's one of my favorites for that alone. And while I'm not a Kim K. fan, her look was also one of my faves! I didn't pick up on her "iconic silhouette" reasoning, BUT it did remind me of ppl posting black squares on IG as some sort of "solidarity" for BLM, as if just showing up and having something black really accomplished anything. (And as for the Slenderman reference... you're absolutely right, I love anything spooky👻) I just kinda feel like so many people were disappointed this time, not only because so many guests missed the mark (OOF), but also because when they DID hit the mark, it wasn't obvious enough to be easily spoon-fed to the public without a little extra lateral thought...
same and i agree about Lupita too she was paying O Mage to the black 70s with the denim the 80's black scene with the black sparkles - whatever for the flare out the waste look forever but trending it up to just one side like a split theme - I LOVED IT the hair is so American Black scene for years and years just no one wanted to know about it - but now its all about BLACK - I looked at it for a sec will have to go back and have Lupita moment if I can find her on vogue - it seems everyone else got a video - no one will read this so we love it hehe thats what Im saying anywayz (o;
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chris evans should have shown up with his captain america suit, would have been the best outfit of the night 😂
I hope, because of the pandemic you know sucks. Wow thanks for likes 🤗
absolutely and then he could also meet Veil the security dog...she was so cute
@Taehyung is my king that IS America’s ass
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Yep!
My brother said that the Met Gala is like comic con but for rich people…. He’s not wrong.
Hilarious 😂
On my part, I'd take Comic Con every time.
at least some comic con costumes are good meanwhile rich people are over here paying millions to dress like ronald mcdonald's ugly little cousin
difference is comic con goers create creative super gorgeous outfits using ultra low budgets. meanwhile, these snobs create garbage outfits with designer logos wasting millions of dollars.
Your brother saw that on a meme
To me, Kim Krdashian is one of the most referential looks to American culture, the fact that her silhouette is so recognizable speaks a lot about celebrity culture which is quintessentially American
Yaaaaawwwn……
So true, i live on south of Europe and idk who 95% of these people are, but i know who KK is...😄
🤮🤢😒✍️🚫🤦🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️
He sounds like a fed-up professor who’s scolding the students for not understanding the assignment. Lol
bringing a weapon to an event is the most american thing u can do so grimes was pretty spot on.
It was made out of an ar15… it was intentional. When I learned that I was like…. Okay maybe points were made
Right and lots of mass shooting shooters use those rifles too.
Nsjsjskak not american but i think she resembles liberty statue somehow---
@@Simoneslegs exactly the point. The sword is decorative and not sharp. Grimes talked about how it's a project where people relinquish their guns to make these prop art pieces and it makes the world a little safer. Dune is also strongly anti slavery. Her ensemble was all about "fighting" for peace and the future.
@Ferret Mom it's made from a melted down American gun.
Rihanna said her look was her elevating the black hoodie into couture, something African Americans are discriminated by police for. I still don't like the look but I appreciate it more now that I know what she wanted it to mean.
I can see that idea on the dress now that I see your comment
If you have to explain the look...
@@tracisr yeah exactly! I really enjoyed her look :)
@@sito7186 i personally kinda thought it was self explanatory but to each their own
@@sito7186 a lot of people actually got the idea of elevating streetwear with the oversized cape/dress look and the beanie but to each their own ig
Lupita nailed it this year. She was on point with the reference and she looked absolutely stunning in it. I think you didn't do her justice at all!!
The met gala needs someone who approves the looks before celebrities go through with it. Or just stop having themes.
Anna Wintour does that. She also has a say in who is allowed to attend
I mean to be fair not following directions and dressing boring is pretty accurate for an American theme!
youre not wrong
Except New Yorkers 🥶 they love style .. the rest of us in America .. are eh
underrated coment
a european once told me on the internet that europeans dress more minimalistic and low-key, and americans dress annoyingly crazy and over-the-top. honestly, i lived i philadelphia and new york- i see people wearing pink barbie outfits with pink heels at coffee shops and at the same time people wearing a t-shirt and leggings. I dont think a country should be defined by one thing- either boring or crazy. Americans dress differently, theres not one style. I lived in a small town in pennsylvania for a while as well, and i would go to school and see kids in sweats, but at the same time i would see girls wearing grungy looking goth outfits
Could definitely be a European theme too.. most their countries’ fashion is 😬
criticizing this year’s met gala is the most patriotic that all of us have ever been and will ever be
Not even him match the theme for this video 😂😂😂
true and sad
up until now i’ve never ever said “it’s not *american* enough” lmao
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The fact that no one did a stylized version of the lady in the "We can do it!" poster is disappointing. I would've gone for that idea right away, like short hair/curled updo, the bandana on the head, the signature top with rolled up sleeves, a sleek navy blue pants with a train skirt of some sort similar to a 1950's skirt. Give her a pair of black heeled boots and some jewelry here and there and bam. Just my thoughts though. I feel like if someone did that, it would've been such a great statement especially for female empowerment.
Rosie the Rivetter
You dont even know her name so…
Billie was giving us old Hollywood glamour and that is a big part of American fashion history. give her and ODLR points for that look. and Ciara! That football clutch! it's adorable!
yea Marilyn Monroe, how is that not following the theme
@@randomfornow she said it wasn't Marilyn but she tried to be a barbie
@@sideysophie yea I realized that after haha
Grimes’ sword fits the theme tho. Theres nothing more American than bringing weapons everywhere
But swords are still very medieval European, not so much American, because by the time the USA was founded, guns were already invented and used much more widely than swords.
@@SmilyXDDD and her sword is forged from a melted gun
@@SmilyXDDD Lady justice. Very american.
Reminded me of the statue of liberty
lolz
the met gala is like spirit week at school, everyone “follows” the theme but nobody, and i mean nobody looks similar.
That is true.
Except for the girls who plan matching outfits with their friends lol
@@myafrorocks That is also a good point there
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what is spirit week
Grimes was actually very on theme. Her look was inspired by the original dune- thus the sword, book, silhouette, and color palette💞
I was going to write it!
But wheres the America...
Dune has nothing to do with american independence 🧍🏿♀️
@@tyannataylor7977 def not lol! It's j an American classic novel
@@yasmeenporter2028 exactly so its not following theme
grimes’ theme is bringing a weapon to an event that doesn’t require one
The met literally is like the hunger games. All these rich ppl dressing up in the 'Capitol' well the rest of the world is falling to pieces.
Well said!!
I love that reference
If you know what capitalism is and if you're a consumer (which you are because you're here on KZhead) you're supporting this. I like how everyone likes to point fingers and don't look where they stand. SMH
@@lestvalentin3 as they say, there is no ethical consumption under capitalism
You do realize the met gala is a fundraiser, right? Celebrities don’t go to dress up for fun, it’s to raise money.
If the theme would’ve been “clothes” people would probably show up naked.
True💀
1000000000000000 percent. Either our of silliness or irony.
this really should be a drinking game of “listen” and “listen, do i love it?” and “if it were any other red carpet” and “it’s not that hard” and “where’s the americana/american independence”
You’re forgetting “sort of”
Lupita's dress is beautiful, Unique and Iconic, 10-20years down the line it will still be recognized as Lupita's look.
the fact that kaia gerber and oscar de la renta and FUCKING VOGUE didn't even know the dress was dior and claimed it was halston is so embarrassing. vogue has one job and it's literally fashion.
why has nobody responded to this comment you’re so right
Did anyone actually reference halston? Because it was a great opportunity
Helloooo!!
Because people make mistakes.
I thought that was strange when they said Halston...it's so not.
What’s more American than taking from European designers and calling it American
YES!!! Finally someone said it 😩
Bahahahaha 😭😂
The shaaade
Really, tho. Chanel?! 😂
Haha true but they could've tried harder to fit the theme.
“Dress like a Tesla or something” SCREAMING
Valentino appears to be referencing Audrey Hepburn's iconic outfit in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in the Dixie D'Amelio outfit. I get the reference to an iconic American movie, but the resulting overall look is a mess.
This wasn't even a hard theme. This was one of the EASIEST THEMES TO NAIL.
SO TRUE!!! Like the bitch wearing a horse? cmon
Lol u think Hollywood likes America ?
The theme was stupid.
@@keelyrao horse girl vibes is very American to me lol I think it was good and funky in a really fun way
theme was very hard and the exhibit was a fail, and the theme was extremely misunderstood. It's like none of the designers did there research about the exhibit but to be fair they plan these outfits months in advancce and the exhbit didnt even do a good job showing american fashion so it was destined to fail,
This is why we NEEDED Lady Gaga to go to these Met Galas and SHOW everyone what the theme actually is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
THIS!!!!!
wasn't she invited?
this!
@@florencia4145 she prob was, but she didn't go
@@emilyli6763 awh bummer😔
Dixie D'Amelio is referencing Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's so it does fit the theme. it's not a great dress and it's not exciting but in terms of the theme, it's there. one more thing, Lil Nas is actually referencing several iconic American staples: the cape is very James Brown, the armor is similar to some of the stuff Michael Jackson wore during the History tour and the bodysuit at the end feels very Prince.
Audrey Hepburn is literally British
@@kierap6367 but she became a star in America
@@kierap6367 breakfast at Tiffany's is an American classic
I was think that with the little black dress and gloves.
Audrey’s costumes in Breakfast at Tiffany’s were designed by Givenchy
Caged crinolines are mid nineteenth century. They didnt have them in the 17th century and the girls were not wearing them all through the 1800s. 1800s was after the seventeen hundreds. The cage crinoline is a civil war era clothing not a mayflower era pilgrim clothing or revolutionary war era / colonial Williamsburg clothing item.
Pretty sure billie was giving more of a marylin monroe vibe to the “american theme” besides just the designer
she said herself that it in fact wasnt meant to reference marilyn monroe but holiday barbie instead
@@fishpacedloveya the designers themselves were referencing old hollywood though. Vogue has a video showing the whole process
@@fishpacedloveya she also mainly discussed old hollywood in her vogue get ready video
It was both yall... lol the Holiday Barbie dress and styling (makeup, hair, accessories) she was referring to was hugely inspired by classic Hollywood. They took from both, all. Most experienced designers can incorporate multiple inspirational sources while still making it their own and they nailed it imho. It also fit the theme. That time was *crucial* for women in claiming their femininity, sexuality, bodies, independence, and success on their own, not because of a man.
I think she looked plain and everything blurred into each other. She looked squished in the top and he hair looked like a stiff cap on her head. Her eye makeup was done too dark for her hair. Although he dress had potential to be something gorgeous, it wasn’t on her body shape.
I feel like there was such a missed opportunity in having indigenous/native american designers represented and given a platform😕…
Look up Quanna Chasinghorse met gala 2021 (:
@@erikanorman928 I know I saw and she looked stunning😭✨ I just wish there was *more* representation of that, especially for the theme at hand.
Usually design houses pay for tables and invite celebrities to their tables, so basically if you go with a designer you have to wesr them. This usually males extremely hard for the met gala to be a platform for upcoming or small designers, tables are REAL expensive.
totally! if i was a celeb thats exactly what i would have done! whats more american then the first peoples whose land we live on?!
@@erikanorman928 QUEEN understood the assignment better than everyone combined.
Timothy is wearing a classical cut in that two part outfit that resembles that era of american independence with something so iconic as white convers. he knows
I heard Grimes’s sword was the American reference as commentary, saying that it’s very American that weapons are the main focus, in spaces where they don’t belong…
Her sword is repurposed from automatic weapons! Really cool idea
Guns are more American than swords though. The sword looks medieval European more than anything.
If you ignore the theme and just consider the looks, there were some amazing outfits
100%
Totally agree with u 💕
yep
THIS
Yes 💯
The day the general public understands that the MET is supposed to be interesting and on theme instead of "pretty", I will find peace
Exactly, it’s supposed to be crazy, never before seen, unpractical, it’s not prom
but then it’s funny because when someone does a crazy out there look people bash it, but that’s what the met is
@@zoe7560 🤣🤣yes exactly.
Does interesting have to be over the top all the time though?
@@dreamer19990 yes.
Barbie looked gorgeous in that dress it fitted her structure beautifully
“It’s not red, white and blue with stars, so it’s not really following the theme” - this video in a nutshell.
Ok Barbie Ferreira’s dress was one of the first looks I’ve seen on the red carpet that was made for a plus size woman without making her being plus sized like a gimmick or without trying to hide her body. Like it’s a problem that I struggle to think of many others. She looks incredible, the dress is incredible, and I’m really psyched about where fashion can head toward with the normalization of bodies that aren’t like super model, size 00 wearing stunning pieces of couture like this. It gives ya girl hope!
It is one of the best dresses and she looks gorgeous in it!
Exactly
Obsessed with how perfectly it fit her, like it was designed with a ‘plus size’ body in mind not a size 00 then adapted.
I said she looked like a cupcake in human form with all those wonderful embellishments, and I'm getting shredded on another thread because they think I'm insulting her. I'm 205 lbs myself, she looked incredible. I'm all for big girls getting glamorous. I am one.
The designer (Johnathan Simkhai) is amazing, his design philosophy is aimed at empowering women, his clothing exudes a fierce femininity
At this point Anna Wintor needs to approve the outfits before they step onto the red carpet… this was ridiculous. We waited an entire pandemic for this and this is what we get??? Disgraceful.
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but did you see what Anna Wintour wore? She didn’t even look great, at her own event, so I don’t think she would be a great judge
Wintour dress was a ruffled- up nightmare. FUGLY
@@andrea-zv8kh grandma outfit
the only thing that stood out for me was the fact that he call Russell Wilson, russell westbrook. i love the fashion knowledge but i died crying.
I'd love to hear what you have to say about Lewis Hamilton's Met Gala outfit. I don't know if you've heard of him but he's the most successful formula 1 racing driver right now and also has a huge interest in fashion. I love motorsports and fashion so I really respect Lewis for using grand prix tracks as his own personal catwalk, even though a lot of F1 fans make fun of him for it relentlessly because the sport is very male-dominated and most people don't care about fashion. I haven't heard a lot of people talking about his outfit at the gala so I'd love to hear your thoughts. He also bought and entire table and invited four lesser-known young black designers as his guests, which I think is pretty amazing since the Met Gala is often so exclusive and smaller designers don't have the ability to get their names out there.
I admire Hamilton greatly for what he’s trying to do for diversity in the racing and fashion industry but his Met Gala outfit was… not American. You can’t just stick a wedding train to a pant leg and call it “American.” (His outfits on track are much more interesting imo)
Hello. I am happy I'm not the only F1 and fashion fan here. Also, I didn't know that Lewis did that for smaller designers. I can commend him for that. I would have loved a tire reference for his outfit. Give us Indianapolis Grand Prix in a fashion x racing crossover! Or maybe like a reference to America's automotive history in general? Would have been really cool.
This is like my teacher trying to explain to me why my thesis doesn’t fit the prompt
LMAO yes! At first you start taking notes but then they keep going on and you realize you just need to start completely over. 🤣
Lmao couldn’t be more true 😂😂😂
💯exactlyyyy
I can’t believe you didn’t mention Quannah Chasinghorse. She looked absolutely stunning in her gold winged dress and authentic Navajo turquoise jewelry borrowed from an actual family member while simultaneously honoring her widely misrepresented Native American heritage. She completely slayed the Met both in beauty and following the theme to a T!
While she is Native American, she has a tribe that she represents. I think it's too much pressure for anyone to say she could encapsulate all of Native American culture when she just belongs to one.
Maybe next video
YES her look was beautiful and she honored her culture and it smashed the theme.
Nikki tutorials did so well too repping Marsha P Johnson. I can believe he ain’t talk about both of them. They both matched the theme better than anybody
He did say that he will be making a part 2, right? Why didn't he put it up yet m
I think you really missed a lot of the references given that this exhibition was about fashion in America. You 1000% let the point of Lupita’s dress fly over your head.
the way you literally said billie eyelash had me dying of laughter haha, thanks for that
grimes bringing a sword made of melted down assault weapons to an event where weapons shouldn’t be is so american in itself.
Her look was my fav idc 💎
Her look was a direct reference and inspired by Dune. Ya know, one of America's classic sci-fi literature? It can be American without a giant denim american flag sewn on top ffs.
@@amyliataylor her look was my absolute fave too
@@ykMMD oh yeah the dune reference was so clever, the glowing book prop looked great too without coming across as costume-ey
THIS. I’m annoyed at how little he researched Grimes’ look.
My favorite part about Cierra's look is that she accessorized with her husband's Super Bowl ring.
That football clutch made me want one.
I was waiting and waiting for him to mention her husband and when I finally got that it was Russell Westberg 😩It's Russell Wilson lol
Amanda Uribe lol yeah he said Russell Westbrook who is an NBA player
I am OBSESSED with Zac Posen at the MET Gala. I love all of the looks he creates. When you said he carries the MET Gala on his back I smashed that like so hard! I loved your takes on the looks and each tidbit of fashion knowledge you delivered. A lot of people really had a "prom" or "Oscar" feel that was simply underwhelming. I also liked everytime you gave them credit for looking nice even though they didn't follow the theme. Cause like yes you can still dress nice BUT YOU SHOULD FOLLOW THEME IT'S THE FREAKING MET GALA! Love your stuff, can't wait til MET Gala 2022 to get your "haute" take
You truly are the only person who judges these events with a honest mindset and it goes unappreciated tooo much
In a way, everyone outsourcing their looks from other countries IS the most Classic American choice 😅
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We outsource everything. That's a major problem in America.
I think Rihanna said her look was to represent American black/ urban fashion, with the beanie and the hoodie. As a black immigrant she wanted to take something she would be judged for wearing in any other context and make it high fashion. I love that take! I wish there were more critical statements made
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Rihanna is a fashion icon tbh you can tell a lot of thought goes into her looks.
@@d.ani.6882 she really appreciates fashion and I love that
Yes!!! Thank you!!!
I'm not even into fashion but I love your videos so much! It does make me more curious thought. Because of you, I've decided that I need "a look" 😆 and that it needs to be fashionable 🤣😩
Can I just say your fashion commentary is top tier!!! I love your Channel you’ve gained a subscriber!
It’s important to note that the woman who has trademarked “Peg the patriarchy” is a woman of color who was not working with Cara Delevingne and her business was not tagged nor mentioned by Cara’s team
Exactly, wish Luke had done more research and included this in his video. Shame on Dior for stealing ideas from POC
Yes like i appreciate Luke making an hour long video and making it fast but also, please, research not just comment what you see, if you are fashion critic
THIS. I was waiting for him to point this out....
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Thank you for mentioning this! I am so annoyed that the phrase will now be credited by cara and the phrase will be misconstrued.
Anna Wintour gotta start putting out detailed theme descriptions with the Met Gala invites at this point bc the misinterpretations (or just complete lack of effort) are out of control 😭 I don’t understand why you would show up if you’re just going to wear a random red carpet look unrelated to the event. I thought the celebs would redeem themselves after the disaster that was Camp but this year was even worse smh
Or invite me 😂
Sonny, I totally agree with you. I also love your name. Cheers.
i completely agree, the theme was so vague that i couldn’t understand as well lmao
Yeah, most of these celebs look clueless, and us who witnessing it and trying so hard to appreaciating fashion, couldn't even enjoy it much. It's supposed to be the pinnacle of fashion art and work every year.
I think it's vague and wide cuz it allows a lot of creativity from topics to movements but i agree i wonder if it would have been specific maybe they would have followed it better ig
Barbies dress was stunning, designers take notes on to how to dress plus-sized people.
Billie is doing a 50's look, it's freaking gorgeous. Even her hair screams 50's.
I interpreted Kim’s dress as a commentary on how influential she is on making culture today, so iconic that we recognise her instantaneously from only her silhouette.
Honestly I thought her look was pretty iconic idk why everyone's hating on it
I was thinking the exact same!!
Also BLM….. blacked out like what was done on profile pics
Not a bad interpretation!
It also could mean how toxic and aggressive is gossip and paparazzi culture and she's trying to hide from them, or maybe about how celebrities are actually the shadow of their character they represent, it also a lot of meanings, but the only sure thing is that she's iconic
As a non-American, I associate so much of American culture with pop culture. Iconic fashion moments from Ms Grace Kelly, Jackie O, Michael Jackson, Cher, Madonna, art references to Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Keith Haring and just so so so much iconic pop culture imagery they could have tapped into and it gave just soooo booooring 🥱🥴
All I want is a drag queen look based around Andy Warhol's artwork like PLEASE, give more attention to how he was very openly gay and did drag himself! Utilize how he depicted the "pop culture" of American foods and stars! God I want more stuff that references him!
Ok but honestly...... how come no one came dressed as madonna? As micheal jackson? Didn't even have to be in a costume way, of course, make it modern, put it in your own spin, just do something!!!!
Thank you!! So many Americans think they have "no culture" but they are just ignorant about pop culture history 🤣🤣
As a American, I can say we missed so many references and opportunities. Not only for a reference, but to also to have fun, and respect a lot of people that make greater America culture. Literally no one though to invite literally Captain America, or do a more “costume “ look this close to Halloween…and lack of indigenous community involvement really is just sad.
I love it when someone who is actually an encyclopaedia of fashion and art history who backs up all of my totally uneducated views. Chefs kiss of a theme centric review.
I really did enjoy this video and all your insight. I decided to look at some previous reviews of other met gala reviews and I’m sooooo glad you changed you’re style of review. It’s much more positive with a lot of good points, education and just showcases your talent and knowledge base.
the fact that Ciara is wearing her husband's super bowl ring makes it so personal and referencial
She looked amazing!
He also said her husband’s name incorrectly. It’s Russell Wilson. He gave him some crazy sounding last name lol
@@kellmos571 he actually named an American basketball player, Russell Westbrook, he made a few mistakes but don’t we all haha 😅
Ciara is SO beautiful, I felt like the dress looked so tacky though :(
Died when he said Russell WESTBRROK 😂😂😂
I'm interested to hear your take on Quanna Chasinghorse. The indigenous model who wore Dundas and turquoise jewelry from the Navajo tribe. I thought that look really turned the "American Independence" theme on its head in a very informative way. She is an indigenous model that is very vocal about wanting to portray Native American culture through fashion. To me that is the winning look hands down.
So true
I fully agree
truth
It's Quannah btw!!
Facts.
Yasss, Luuuke! Givin' us EVERYTHING w/ this stunning look. 👑❤😍🙌
I'm actually crying watching other people's review of the met galla outfits because they have literally NO idea what they're talking about, they understand zero references, did zero research before hand & again, have zero idea about fashion or the designers. Once again you killed it and you are by far the most interesting person to watch when it comes to fashion and you know what your talking about which makes it worth watching. So thank you for understanding the assignment and delivering EVER 👏 SINGLE 👏 TIME 👏 💘 We need you in our lives
Someone made a point that’s actually really interesting (while it is a reach) Kim kardashian wearing black head to toe feels like she is implying how her silhouette and body have influenced American fashion. You might not think it has but the fact that everyone instantly knew who it was just by her body is very interesting. P.S feature lorde in part 2!!
She’s been wearing silhouetted Balenciaga for the past few months. I was hoping she’d go all out for this occasion instead of following Kanye’s new branded style. Like I see her and think of kanye and donda
That's what came to my mind too when I first saw it.
surprisingly a lot didn’t know it was her (including myself), like take a look at all the comments under posts about this look and it’s filled with “who tf is that” 😂 .
I thought it was referencing whats happening in Afghanistan
I thought it was implying she is one of the shadow people demons that lurk in some questionable energy places in America
Heavenly Bodies remains the best Met Gala where people actually follow the theme and slay it.
@Abigail Pierre Hard for the designers because it looks very ethereal, very hard to craft some of those were amazing. But it's easy to follow because it's hard to go wrong or be out of theme
I actually liked the clothes from this theme too
Because it was extremely easy and blah, so I guess yeah? 🤷♂️
I think you should be on the Michael Kors payroll, lol. Love this.
Thank you for particularly good commentary on Dan Levy’s outfit and the football uniform dress being a reference to a 70s design. Another video mentioned the Iris Van Harper dress references melting down guns to make the sword and I am not super familiar with the story but it is on theme. My favorites are Lupita Nyongo’s diagonal gather lines at the waist in denim, Iris Van Harper dress with recycled plastic discs which I think is subtly on theme for referencing American research and innovation to solve problems like pollution, classic feminine blush pink for miles on Billie Eilish, green rose on Eliot Page, Dan Levy’s art story outfit, and starry sky transparent material on Amanda Gorman because it is on theme and illustrates her poetry but as a judge she doesn’t take too much attention away from the other outfits.
“Iris Van Herpen, not Harper
I was so confused looking at the outfits I felt like not a lot followed the theme but maybe i'm incredibly ignorant lol so I cant wait to see what you think about it
Also for those who wear very simple stuff at the Met Gala wHyYYYYYYY it's your opportunity to go OFFFF
no you're right. a lot just wore something they thought looked good and didn't care for the theme.
ALSO (ok i have a bunch of thoughts lmao) personally i think that even though some are wearing a beautiful dress made by American designers, I still feel like it's not enough to be in the theme? I don't know?? Like i don't remember who but someone did a dress made of jeans stuff and that feels inherently american and thus on theme. Am i making any sense, idk. lol
@@Wooplot That's what I thought but that's really a shame knowing how people played the game so well in the previous years
Agreeed - the lack of western wear and Ralph Lauren and old Hollywood over the top glamour but modern made me so bummed. After two years of no fashion, we needed this.
The Met Gala was underwhelming this year because we were missing so many icons. Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Harry Styles, Billy Porter...I could go on.
Righttttt 😭😭😭 lady gaga would’ve served
harry ? lol last time he came he served h&m
HARRY STYLES?! Omfg No
Selena Gomez
Kylie jenner and bella hadid
I keep coming back to this video because it is the best birthday present ever to have the Met Gala on my birthday this year and then having Luke roast the shit out of everyone.
Billie eilish’s dress was referencing old Hollywood! The corset (not just a reference to “underwear”) in particular, along with the hair.
yea but boring
Tacky and confused is pretty much american fashion so these are all spot on
"tacky and confused" JQKSNAKSNAJAJAWJSK PLSSSSS 💀💀
This comment OMG 😩 yes
😂🤣 daaaaamn
I'm howling 😂😂😂😂. This is soo soo accurate
Sadly so true.
Ciara’s dress references her husband’s number and team. The NFL has this concept called the color rush uniform where teams will wear alternate colors and designs other than their standard home or away uniforms for one or two games a season. These uniforms are usually brightly colored and rely less on logos and design lines and more on color. Ciara is doing the Seahawks color rush uniform which is a bright, highlighter green from head to toe and is universally panned by football fans. The fact that she’s taken one of the most hated uniform designs in all of football and made it chic, topped off with her husband’s Super Bowl ring, makes both deep sports and fashion references and I love her for that.
I love this so so so so much. “Oh, your dress is one of a kind? My husband is the only one who can wear this number in this color, and is famous for doing so. Oh, your bling is expensive? Mine had to be EARNED and can’t be bought.” Etc etc, not only high fashion but a serious flex on the other attendees. 😂
Yeah, I know the cut wasn't all that special, but I appreciated Ciara's dress the most, as I think it very clearly nailed the theme.
So essentially what I've gotten outta this is that the NFL has "shiny uniforms" and the Seahawks happen to have the shiny Espeon of the uniforms?
Exactly. Also, it's Russell WILSON that she's married to, not Westbrook as he stated.
As a football fan I was so happy to see Ciara wear this. This was what I wanted to see at the Met. Ciara and Russell Wilson have such a beautiful marriage.
Bro getting tried of “doesn’t have anything to do with america ”
The Zac Posen dress reminds me of one of the deco mesh wreaths that every American soccer mom makes. Reminds me of an old one that is been used for many years for the 4th of July, the cage portion being the wire wreath form and of course the tattered strips being the mesh.
Okay but Barbie Ferreiras outfit was so genius, as the outfit is associated with the Great Gatsby which symbolizes the American dream. Soooo I think it’s pretty on theme and so stunning!
Very Art Deco ish that’s what I liked the most
It’s so stunning
Yes! It’s stunning and is a great interpretation of the theme.
I thought it was referencing flappers and the women's independence. But yes, American dream as well!
Great Gatsby shows the facade and emptiness of the American Dream, really.
To clear up the history… Flappers were considered unacceptable behavior for women in the 1920s. Barbie definitely nailed the American independence theme.
totally agree
Thank You 😊
Honestly I didn’t really think about it like that, but now that you mention that I have an even deeper appreciation for her look. I mean, I’m obsessed with it as it is because it’s a plus sized look that looks incredible on her and doesn’t make her being plus sized either gimmicky or something that needs to be hidden, but with that extra layer of meaning on top, I’m now literally gonna marry that look lol
@Kezia Basaraba I see what you mean but TBH, I think that if the refrences or the massages of the look don't immediately trunslate to the viewers then it's not as good. I mean, most of these looks seemed ordinary to me. Good examples for looks who got it right are Den Levy's and Debbie Harry's, I immediately got the references and I'm not even American. Others didn't get it as right
I really like Billie Eilish's look tbh. It gives me very strong Marilyn Monroe, 50's ballgown vibes.
Yes, only they said it was Holiday Barbie.
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Literally could have just made a more elegant version of the Statue of Liberty and we’d all be floored. It’s not that hard
Emily Blunt vaguely looked like the statue of liberty mixed with 1930s see through outfit.
@@seraby7151 nahhh
Taylor Hill wearing Versace did it
RIGHTTTT
Wendy Williams did it and she fainted on her show 😂😂
This was one of the most lackluster Met Gala’s in years. In both fashion and attendees. With that being said I think Grimes absolutely killed it.
Yeah. Not my favorite year.
It’s literally COVID LMFAO
@@ellezzzzhang5640 they had one job follow the damn theme
... and after not having the MET Gala last year, you would expect that they would killed it this time. But nah 😐
@@codetestbox they were on theme
Cheerleaders, Pop Art,crazy housewives, old Hollywood but over the top ,old comics inspirations. I was so excited about the theme and almost nothing happened.
haven't seen you for a while, grateful for you!
The only person I have to disagree on is Grimes. Her sword is actually A LITERAL PART OF THE EXHIBIT. It’s melted Ak 47s if you’re wondering why
Thank u! U made me get it. Cause I looked at it and was like: gorgeous...but I feel like something is going over my head. I didn't get the reference
AK47s in general arent American anyway though, if it was an African warlord theme, sure... or a Soviet theme...but AK47s and America? Little to no connection.
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 even though its a Russian weapon, its one of the guns used the most in America for mass shootings
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 you must not be an American lol anyone from here knows that guns are a HUGE part of American culture, we even have conventions where people go to show off their collections
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 Bringing weapons to a location where they are completely unnecessary is a pretty American thing though.
FINALLY Someone understands my disappointment, the looks were all so plain Considering these celebrities are mostly all young and fun, I was surprised
Yeahhhhh same
maybe that was the problem, because a lot of them were young - this was their first Met, hence them being inexperienced/amateurs when it came to the event.
@@marshmallows394 And here I thought since they were just outta high school, they knew how to do homework lol
@@sharmeen566 💀
Too be fair, sometimes with art you have to hear the story behind it to really understand the meaning, so there could be details of the outfits that are harder to understand at first glance. I think y'all like Maluma's outfit because it's very stereotypical American (the fringe and leather jacket) but there's more to American fashion than just western wear
You just popped up on my suggestions. I love you. You bring me joy.
I got the feeling that some of these people were going for the camp theme this year Kind of like an inspiration delay
Lana would've slayed this theme if she only attended. She embodies that americana aesthetic that i'm looking forward to, but anyways we get what we get
Literallyyyy 😭😭 even tho she truly hates America
Her met gala 2018 look was one of the best looks that year if not *the* best, simply incredible
Ah yes a racist white British woman, the embodiment of America
@@veronicawilson7594 she’s neither British nor racist lmao, get out of here
@@veronicawilson7594 you lost ur brain in the drain 😟
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Wow thank you! I just realized he did it in alphabetical order 😁
You missed Barbie Ferreira
Where’s Rośe?
Oml, thank you!!! I was waiting until he would react to iman
@@khaledarhaman8861 CL too
THANK YOU!!!!! If I were invited to this year's event, I would have done a dual look where it would look like a denim/velour jumpsuit material that would open and flip up to look like Britney's 2001 VMA performance where she danced with a snake. I thought of this while watching your video and don't understand why any celebrity didn't make half as much effort thinking of a design that would fit the theme better than what they showed up with.
There is a look Cher did back in the day that looks more like Kendall’s look than Audrey Hepburn!