Celebrities Who Nailed "Gilded Glamour" at 2022 Met Gala
The 12 Celebrities Who Actually Nailed the "Gilded Glamour" Met Gala Theme
Met Gala attendees are notorious for ignoring themes. The annual event raises money for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and guests are asked to dress in accordance with a specific theme that pays tribute to the current exhibit.
This year, the exhibit is "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," and the accompanying dress code was "Gilded Glamour." The Gilded Age refers to the late 1800s to early 1900s, a period of great economic growth and technological advancements. The fashion back then was rooted in excess and extravagance: think bustles, ruffles, and fringe galore.
The Met Gala theme isn't necessarily a requirement to follow. It is, however, a strong suggestion. Think of the Met Gala like a costume party: some people will go above and beyond, planning their outfits for months ahead of time, while others will rummage through their closet at the last minute only to throw something together that's more of a regular going-out look than an actual costume.
The 2022 Met Gala served an onslaught of underwhelming ensembles that felt more Gatsby than gilded. Gorgeous as the gowns may have been, they simply didn't fit the theme. But it wasn't a total loss.
A host of celebs managed to stay on theme for their Met Gala fashion moment, including Billie Eilish, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Keep scrolling for the full list of style stars who nailed the "Gilded Glamour" theme.
Lizzo at the 2022 Met Gala
Blake Lively at the 2022 Met Gala
Billie Eilish at the 2022 Met Gala
Laura Harrier at the 2022 Met Gala
Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2022 Met Gala
Nicola Coughlan at the 2022 Met Gala
Kiki Layne at the 2022 Met Gala
Paloma Elsesser at the 2022 Met Gala
Sydney Sweeney at the 2022 Met Gala
Chloe Fineman at the 2022 Met Gala
Thomas Doherty at the 2022 Met Gala
Franklin Leonard at the 2022 Met Gala
