15 Stars Who Nailed The Gilded-Glamour Concept Of The Met Gala

The 2022 Met Gala ended in a flash, leaving behind enough sparkle and glamour to last an entire season.
As always, some participants got the theme right while others didn't. The "Guilded Glamour" theme was created between 1870 and 1890 and was clearly defined by Vogue before the event. The period "was one of unprecedented prosperity, cultural change, and industrialization, when both skyscrapers and fortunes seemingly arose overnight," the magazine emphasized.
Each star and designer has a different perspective on the topic, as was seen on the red carpet. Some pushed the boundaries in color, glitter, and style, while others adopted a more simple approach. Some even avoided the theme at all costs and drew greater inspiration from the 1950s.
However, some completely nailed it. They revived Guilded Glamour in its authentic, extravagant, and fabulous form. They were magnificent and luxurious, and they kept the night alive for us. Here are 15 famous people who nailed the Guilded Glamour theme for the Met Gala in 2022.

#1 Billie Eilish nailed it with her Gilded Age-inspired appearance.

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Billie Eilish understood and nailed the Guilded Glamour concept in custom Gucci. Her outfit was classy, elegant, and had definite historical origins in the era it was inspired.

#2 Blake Lively wore a gorgeous two-tone dress that honoured the buildings of New York City.

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Many eyes were on Blake Lively since she participated as the ball's co-chair. She not only grasped the idea, but she also killed it. She made a difference in a Versace dress with an architectural design, then there was a performance moment when the train turned blue. Additionally, Ryan Reynolds looks excellent standing by her side.

#3 Nicola Coughlan wore a stunning ball gown with crystal and feather decorations.

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Wow, what a show-stopper! She matched the flamboyant appearance with a huge black scarf that trailed behind her.

#4 Cardi B looked stunning in a gold chain-mail dress that was dripping in gilded glamour.

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According to Vogue's Livestream  Versace reportedly took more than half a mile of gold metal chains to make Cardi B's garment, and it took 20 craftsmen 1,300 hours to complete the embroidery.

#5 Taking inspiration from Black women in the 1800s, Cynthia Erivo wore a one-of-a-kind headpiece.

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The actress, who will play in the upcoming movie version of "Wicked," paired the headdress with an expensive Louis Vuitton outfit and a vintage trunk handbag.

#6 In a black Prada gown embellished with rainbow crystals, Kacey Musgraves displayed a great Gilded Age vibe.

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She completed the outfit with a pair of black gloves and a black feathered fan that seemed to be a reference to the character played by Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1993 film "The Age of Innocence," which was based on the Gilded Age classic by Edith Wharton.

#7 With a black Thom Browne corset gown and an extravagant brocade coat, Lizzo showed that she got the assignment.

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According to E! News, Lizzo embraced high society glamour by performing on the red carpet while playing a rare flute that costs $5,000. She revealed to Vogue on the red carpet live stream that the coat alone took 22,000 hours to make.

#8 Megan Thee Stallion interpreted the gilded-glamour theme in her way by choosing a bold gold dress with shoulder pads that matched the outfit's feather design.

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The extravagant dress included a thigh-high slit and side cutouts as well. According to E! News, Moschino modelled her dress to represent different types of diamonds.

#9 Normani's black two-piece modernized Gilded Age fashion.

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She completed the outfit with a similar black hat that was reminiscent of Gilded Age fashion. The velvet dress was initially red, but E! News reports that it was changed to black four days before the event.

#10 Precious Lee also got the corset memo with this revealing Altuzarra outfit.

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The hemline of the dress included gold sequins. Lee accessorized the outfit with black and gold accessories.

#11 Riz Ahmed honoured Indian immigrants with his appearance.

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Ahmed's Prada outfit, according to Vanity Fair, was influenced by immigrant labourers. He was dressed in a white tank top, an unbuttoned jacket, and drawstring pants that were tucked into tall, black leather boots.

#12 Sarah Jessica Parker chose a black, white, and grey striped ball gown that was modelled after Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a civil rights activist and seamstress.

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According to Zanna Roberts Rassi of E!, Parker's appearance was influenced by Keckley and the fact that she was able to buy her freedom in 1855 with the money she earned as a seamstress.

#13 Shawn Mendes chose a military-inspired outfit by Tommy Hilfiger.

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Mendes revealed to Vogue that his red and navy blue outfit was entirely repurposed and eco-friendly!

#14 Sydney Sweeney wore a Tory Burch ball gown with a corset-style top, and she looked gorgeous.

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She looks so adorable! Her minidress was hidden by the white gown's tearaway skirt.

#15 Both Vanessa Nadal and Lin-Manuel Miranda looked fantastic in period-inspired attire.

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While Nadal dazzled on the red carpet in a plum dress with puff sleeves and a low neckline, Miranda, who co-chaired the event, looked handsome in traditional white-tie men's wear.