This was my second year attending a Met Gala event in Columbia.
This year’s theme was costume art.
Columbia Fashion Week was truly on theme.
We were greeted by live statues.
A couple of them were serving cocktails!
We were very well fed.
The cocktails were always flowing.
Red garments were placed throughout the room during cocktail hour.
GARDEN OF RED is an Artist Statement by Davar Justin Hart.
Davar recently graduated from Benedict college with a bachelor in studio arts.
He brought his Capstone Collection to the Met Gala experience.
I loved the draping of the white fabric against the black suit.
This corset really drew my attention. Coming and going, it was definitely one of my favorites.
This dress intrigued me. It reminded me of the children’s book The Rainbow Fish.
It’s so intricate. I cannot imagine how it was assembled.
This menswear look immediately drew my attention to the draping of the fabrics. There’s something very vintage about this look.
This look shook me to my core. Pictures do not do it justice. Seeing it in person was incredible.
Another look that blew me away. Lime green leopard print! And the piping on the pockets gives a 3D look.
This model truly owned this suit!!
The double breasted cropped blazer won me over with this menswear look.
These two looks took me waaaayyyy back! My favorite aunt Johnny Mae used to make clothes for us before she could afford to buy the things we saw in department stores in the city.
These two pieces remind me of McCall’s patterns she would use.
I would absolutely rock these outfits today!
Another incredible menswear look.
The buttons…the cropped pants…I’m swooning!
Now for some show stoppers!
This HAT!!!
That alone was enough to put this look in my top picks.
Add the tulle baby doll dress and oversized belt and wow oh wow!
Ahhh this green lame halter dress with the high slit is giving old Hollywood glam.
The pearl dress!! Literally the whole dress is made from pearls.
The lavender fur coat was an added treat!
The hot pink and color blocking commands attention.
Now, I had to show up on theme as well!
My take on Costume Art. Using the body as a canvas.
I call it ‘My Body, My Rules’.
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