Can punk be couture? Big name celebs such as Emma Watson and Miranda Kerr have certainly proved it to be plausible.
"Punk: Chaos to Couture," was the theme of this year’s Costume Institute Exhibit, and kicking it off was the annual Met Gala. This year’s theme aimed "highlight the origins of the punk movement and draw direct connections to haute couture and ready-to-wear creations that it has inspired for the past three decades,".
High fashion labels were a massive hit, with labels such as
Christian Dior,
Dolce & Gabbana,
Marc Jacobs,
Michael Kors,
Tory Burch,
Marchesa,
Valentino and
Oscar de la Renta dominating the red carpet. It was cut-outs, studs, spikes and surprisingly, lace all around.
There were some interesting takes on the punk movement, and I think Anna Wintours sums up the punk movement perfectly:
“I think (punk) is so eclectic and so original and maybe it sort of represents what’s very fearless about fashion.”
HITS
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| Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors |
Her Michael Kors cut-out dress, complemented with a spiked Christian Louboutin clutch, was by far my favourite of the night. Miranda is clearly a favourite of the designer, also donning a black cut-out dress at the
CDFA Fashion Awards in 2011. She definitely showed the "super" in supermodel - those abs are to die for!
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| Olivia Wilde in Calvin Klein |
Olivia Wilde donned a custom-made ivory satin bandeau dress by Calvin Klein, perhaps inspired by the
SS13 Balenciaga season of black ruffle skirts lined with white.
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| Taylor Swift in J.Mendel |
Taylor Swift, in a J. Mendel silk gown with spiderweb lace, showed that she's not just a angelic wonder. Taylor brought a more feminine touch to the word "punk", with the flirty frock featuring an ornate bejeweled collar.
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| Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga |
This is a modern take of the Breakfast at Tiffany's little black dress. The angular cut-outs and the giant safety pin fitted the theme wonderfully.
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| Cara Delevingne in Burberry |
Cara isn't called the "new Kate Moss" for nothing. Her spike studded gown fitted her willowy figure like a glove. She dazzled in the plunging black gown paying homage to the punk theme.
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| Blake Lively in Gucci Premiere |
The modelesque Blake hit the red carpet with a pale green silk georgette strapless gown with silver and matte black feather motif embroideries. The skirt featured layers of black organza that cascade into a dramatic train.
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| Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung |
Sticking with the cut-out punk theme, Emma bared her toned stomach and legs in this stunning number. And the sleek but provocative gown certainly fitted in, the asymmetrical, one-shoulder look creating an avant garde effect. I do question her choice of odd earrings however - a long dangling earring on her left ear and a diamond stud on the right ear.
MISSES
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| Kim Kardashian in Givenchy |
Kim Kardashian, wearing a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci floral gown. To me, nothing is more opposite to punk than flowers and shockingly loud print, I just hated this look.
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| Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney |
Kristen Stewart has had some questionable outfit choices in the past and this one is definitely one of them. Her auburn Stella McCartney jumpsuit with lace detailing just didn't work for me. It looked far too old for her 23 years.
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| Madonna in Givenchy |
Tartan, fishnets, choker, pink heels and a blunt fringe? I'm lost for words at the atrocity that is this outfit. Madonna, you're past your prime.
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| Sarah Jessica Parker in Giles Deacon |
SJP has been known for her wardrobe, particularly in her Sex and The City days, but just like Madonna, I think she misjudged her age in this look. She's almost 50, and her scary muscular arms along with the thigh-high slit was far too out-there for her age. Her tartan boots didn't do anything for her ensemble either. I did like her bold headpiece though.
Miley Cyrus resembled a fishnet in her mesh Marc Jacobs dress. Her hair certainly held edge, but that was the punkiest thing about her look.
I did find some great DIY inspiration from the Met Gala though - I'll be attempting some of these soon!
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Spiked headband worn by Sienna Miller
Fringe shoes worn by Elizabeth Banks
Pinned hair worn by Giovanna Battaglia |
Which was your favourite look?
