Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination
The theme for this years Met Gala, resulted in some seriously decadent and indulgent millinery. Often overlooked, headwear this year was key to respecting the theme for many, with celestial crowns, papal mitres, halos and religious hoods all perfecting outfits. Run down of faves:
Blake Lively in a jaw dropping Versacae gown - topped off with a sparkling gold spike halo
2.9m Likes, 24.3k Comments - Blake Lively (@blakelively) on Instagram: "I mean c'mon @Versace. This gown is bananas. It should've been IN the museum. Thank you for the..."
Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren - channeling Joan of Arc with the most amazing jewelled hood, although fairly confident Joan had less jewels
1.3m Likes, 8,013 Comments - Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Instagram: "Gilded by @patidubroff ✨"
Rihanna going for the top emulating a pope in a Maison Margiela gown and coat ....and jewelled papal mitre....of course
2.8m Likes, 15.9k Comments - @badgalriri on Instagram
And....my favourite was Rita Ora in a Prada gown and gothic looking spike and floral headpiece...which, unconfirmed rumour has it, she made herself(?)
382k Likes, 1,791 Comments - RITA ORA (@ritaora) on Instagram: "Last night was so much fun thank you to the whole @prada team and Mrs. Prada herself for blessing..."
