Met Gala - 'China: Through The Looking Glass'

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Julianne Moore wears a lot of Tom Ford, who tends to put her in matronly, unflattering looks. So at least she didn’t wear Ford to the Met Gala and switched it up somewhat in black Givenchy. She was accompanied by their creative director Riccardo Tisci, Kanye West’s BFF and the man responsible for Kim Kardashian’s 2013 floral couch dress. This year, Tisci wasn’t quite as passive aggressive with his muse. Her black gown had a classic shape with some contemporary details, like small diamond cutouts along the bodice and sequin fringe across the bustline. Something nice: Moore looks lovely. However she could have looked so much better. This looks like a gown for a lesser awards ceremony, not the Met Gala. At least it’s not actively awful.

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Jessica Chastain was in a custom gold Givenchy gown that made her look like a classic screen siren. I love her hair, makeup and that incredible gown. I can only imagine the amount of work that went into making it. It would have been nice to see more of the China theme, but Chastain gets a pass for otherwise looking like perfection. This is one of the best looks I’ve ever seen on her.

Dianna Agron was similarly impressive in a white Tory Burch one shoulder gown featuring crane applique along the skirt. This was a smart way to incorporate the theme in that Cranes are central to Chinese mythology. She had understated styling and let the dress stand out. This is a win for Dianna.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Holmes

Here is Tory with the other two ladies whom she designed for, Maggie Q and Melanie Laurent. They all look incredible while subtly incorporating the theme. I’m a new fan.

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Look at Maggie Q working that sideview with her fiance, Dylan McDermott. Look at how sympatico they are.

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Met Gala - 'China: Through The Looking Glass'
MET Gala 2015 'China: Through The Looking Glass' - Arrivals
MET Gala 2015 'China: Through The Looking Glass' - Arrivals
MET Gala 2015 'China: Through The Looking Glass' - Arrivals
Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Holmes

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