Blake Lively [1] looked like the belle of the ball at the 2022 Met Gala [2] wearing a custom Atelier Versace gown that was full of hidden meanings. Her dress featured a giant bow on one side, which created a long train in the back.
The rose-gold dress was reportedly inspired by the Statue of Liberty and covered with glittering, geometric embroidery and mirrored accents. As she walked up the stairs, the copper-colored train was untied to show off a gorgeous teal, which symbolized the oxidization of the statue. It also appeared that the constellation-like design on the train was inspired by the one in Grand Central Station.
For accessories, Lively chose a bejeweled tiara complete with a small braid [3], dangling earrings, and satin opera gloves that matched the pink bow on her gown. She also wore a pair of gold Christian Louboutin heels. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds [4], joined Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda [5] as the official cochairs [6], while Tom Ford, Adam Mosseri, and Anna Wintour served as honorary cochairs.
Over the years, Lively has tapped major designers [7] like Chanel, Gucci, Versace, and Burberry to create one-of-a-kind, custom gowns for her. She's gone on record multiple times saying she doesn't work with a stylist as she has close ties to so many luxury brands.
She has a knack for choosing memorable gowns like her 2018 Versace dress [8], which was bejeweled with gemstones and topped off with a literal crown. You can always expect Lively to wear accessories from her two go-to designers, Lorraine Schwartz and Christian Louboutin, both of whom created custom pieces to complement her Versace Met moment.
One of her most famous looks is the Gucci dress [9] she wore back in 2014. The dazzling, floor-sweeping gown came with a dramatic cape and an abundance of shimmering sequins that trailed vertically to the floor. Whether she's wearing a designer gown with a cape or a crown, you can always count on Lively to bring the glamour to the Met Gala.
Ahead, take a look at the star's 2022 Met Gala outfit from all angles.
