With the Met Gala’s dress code calling for conceptual, high fashion looks, I thought I’d do a rundown in a similarly cerebral fashion: instantaneous reactions. Here we go!
Wendi Murdoch, in Vera Wang: That ruffle, why?! But the woman in the background is super chic, so good for her.
Vera Wang, in Vera Wang: A wedding dress for every occasion!
Tory Burch, in Tory Burch: Sullying the good name of construction paper.
Sarah Jessica Parker, in Valentino: Broke her golden shackles and escaped from Laura Ashley’s prison, but it was just too late.
Rihanna, in Tom Ford: This is awkward because hair bows are Lady Gaga’s thing.
Rashida Jones, in Tory Burch: Pulled a Von Trapp and came in the curtains.
Rachel Zoe, in Rachel Zoe collection: And at one point in time, this “human” was carrying another one.
Mary-Kate Olsen, in The Row: Wet cat and crazy cat lady all in one!
Lily Collins, in Valentino: I like your nightgown.
Leighton Meester, in Marchesa: But why does your skin look like that?
Jessica Paré, in L’Wren Scott: Looks better on Mad Men.
Debra Messing, in Kaufmanfranco: Draping done wrong, and that necklace.
Jessica Alba, in Michael Kors: Draping done right.
Jamie King, in custom Topshop: Neckline inspired by ‘80s prom dresses.
Emma Stone, in Lanvin: Strawberry Shortcake did her hair.
Elizabeth Banks, in Mary Katrantzou: Method acting Effie Trinket may have been a bad idea.
Donna Karan, in Donna Karan: Side boob’s lesser known cousin, armpit boob.
Coco Rocha, in Givenchy: Avril Lavigne did it first.
Claire Danes, in J. Mendel: So messy, what’s even happening.
Christina Ricci, in Thakoon: Brought the ruffle as her date.
Chloe Sevigny, in Miu Miu: Well, that’s one way to wear clothing.
Carey Mulligan, in Prada: Futuristic fish, I like it.
Brooke Shields, in J. Mendel: No, you shouldn't be wearing that.
Karolina Kurkova, in Rachel Zoe collection: Because this one did. Also, no one will ever wear a gold turban like Kate Moss wore a gold turban.
Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, in Dolce & Gabbana: If you think that that dress used up all the gold sequins in the world, you would be wrong.
Anja Rubik, in Anthony Vaccarello: But where’s the dress?
Amber Valletta, in Prada: So is the bust…supposed…to look like that?
Amber Heard, in Zac Posen: Even the ruffle’s trying to escape.
