Victoria Beckham and SS Daley both created custom looks for celebrities attending the Met Gala, with Beckham crafting a unique shade of “faded rose” to match Phoebe Dynevor’s skin tone, and Daley creating a pearl posy-peppered suit for comedian Alex Edelman. Simone Rocha’s dress for Eve Hewson was inspired by preserved garments, such as Queen Victoria’s mourning dress, while Chloë Sevigny opted for Victorian “mourning hair” to complement her Dilara Findikoglu dress made from repurposed Victorian fabrics. Conner Ives looked to China’s Qing dynasty for Ivy Getty’s dress, while Harris Reed used hand-painted wallpaper scraps for his gown for Demi Moore.
London’s top designers found unique ways to incorporate playfulness into their Met Gala designs. Jonathan Anderson 3D-printed Charles James’s famous “Petal” ball gown onto a Loewe dress for Ambika Mod, while Raye asked Kim Jones to create a Fendi gown with a “snatched” corset and a blooming silver skirt. Vintage Alexander McQueen pieces also made an appearance, adding grit to the red carpet dominated by glamor. British designers aimed to represent the power of creativity and art within the United Kingdom, emphasizing the importance of design as a form of expression and empowerment.
Victoria Beckham had never created a custom look for a star before the Met Gala, making Phoebe Dynevor’s dress a unique first for the designer. SS Daley’s custom suit for Alex Edelman was also a departure from his usual work, taking inspiration from vintage British book covers. Simone Rocha incorporated hand-embellished crystal daisies into Eve Hewson’s dress, drawing inspiration from preserved garments like Queen Victoria’s mourning dress. Chloë Sevigny’s dress by Dilara Findikoglu used repurposed Victorian fabrics and Victorian “mourning hair” to explore themes of decay and rebirth.
London designers continued to push boundaries at the Met Gala, with Jonathan Anderson utilizing a trompe-l’œil technique to 3D-print Charles James’s iconic gown onto a Loewe dress for Ambika Mod. Raye’s Fendi gown, created by Kim Jones, featured a “snatched” corset and a silver skirt, making her feel elegant and beautiful on the prestigious night. The use of vintage Alexander McQueen pieces added a touch of nostalgia to the red carpet and showcased the creativity and artistry of British designers. These designers aimed to emphasize the importance of design as a form of self-expression and empowerment, showcasing the power of creativity within the United Kingdom.
