Fab fast fashion! Seven A-list eschew high-end designers in favor of budget brand H&M for their Met Gala gowns, including supermodel Ashley Graham and rapper Nicki Minaj
- Megastore H&M made custom creations for Nicki Minaj, 34, Future, 33, Ashley Graham, 29, Joe Jonas, 27, Jourdan Dunn, 26, Sasha Lane 21, and Stella Maxwell, 26, for last night's Met Gala
- Ciara, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Hudson, Amber Valetta, Lucky Blue Smith and Pyper America Smith wore H&M to last year's ball
- In 2015 the retailer dressed Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Hudgens, Janelle Monae, Banks, and Odell Beckham Jr. for the event
H&M designed custom creations for Nicki Minaj, 34, Future, 33, Ashley Graham, 29, Joe Jonas, 27, Jourdan Dunn, 26, Sasha Lane 21, and Stella Maxwell, 26, for the 2017 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit last night.
With this year's theme being 'Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between', the H&M design team created looks that embodied Rei's unique aesthetic, including deconstruction, subverted tradition and asymmetry.
Check out their cool couture creations and how to get the look in real life.
Lady in red: Model Ashley Graham turned heads in a corset dress influenced by Rei's interest in revealing the inner workings of garments
Model Ashley Graham turned heads in a corset dress influenced by Rei's interest in revealing the inner workings of garments.
An off-white bodice was subtly deconstructed, while a long red silk skirt was boned and fastened by hook-and-eyes hugging her voluptuous plus size curves in all the right places.
To get the look, pair a sexy bodice with a fitted ruffled skirt and accent them both with flower fabric brooches.
Left: Flower Brooch by P.A.R.O.S.H., $68; farfetch.com. Right: Diamonique Princess and Baguette Cut Ring $75; qvc.com
She's got legs: Nicki Minaj wore a sheer organza gown featuring a long dramatic train of black and red, that put the rapper's legs on full display
Nicki Minaj wore a sheer organza gown featuring a long dramatic black and red train that put the rapper's legs on full display.
Her showstopping ensemble included black vinyl roses at the hem and beneath the train. The dress was held by an off-the-shoulder silk duchesse kimono top, and a belt featuring a mask of Rei's face.
She accessorized the look with opulent rings and bracelets designed by several high-end jewelers including Hearts on Fire, Mattia Cielo, DVANI, Le Vian, L’dezen by Payal Shah, and Lydia Courteille.
To get the look, opt for structured silhouettes in a moody red and black color scheme, and show a little (or a lot!) of leg. Pants are optional.
Mick single-breasted wool-blend jacket by Racil, $750; matchesfashion.com
Sheena Strappy Sandal by Steve Madden, $89.95; stevemadden.com
Couture couple: Model Jourdan Dunn wore a white and navy pinstripe dress that played with the theme of deconstructing and subverting traditional garments, while Future wore a slim-fit suit by H&M
Model Jourdan Dunn wore a white and navy pinstripe dress that played with the theme of deconstructing and subverting traditional garments. This unraveled look is a popular design of Rei's that has become a huge trend in fashion this season.
Her silk taffeta top appeared to be falling off her shoulders and her deconstructed skirt was cut asymmetrically and into bows. She elevated her look with Lorraine Schwartz 12 carat diamond and white jade earrings and a $700,000 diamond snake ring.
Her date, Future, was also dressed in H&M. The rapper wore a slim-fitted Conscious black tail-coat made from organic silk, Tencel and wool. He wore it with a dark navy shirt in organic silk and a bow tie.
To get Jourdan's look, reach for a deconstructed blouse and pinstripe bottoms. Accent the look with bows - a kitschy detail Rei is known for.
Off-shoulders ruffled blouse by Citizens of Humanity, $395; farfetch.com
Pinstripe bow by The Tie Bar, $19; thetiebar.com
Left: Pinstripe pant by Ralph Lauren, $245; ralphlauren.com. Right: Drop Earrings by Liz Claiborne, $19; jcpenney.com
Singer Joe Jonas, model Stella Maxwell and actress Sasha Lane also wore H&M last night.
Joe was dressed in a deep red slim fit suit in Italian double-silk satin with black stripe and lapels.
Stella wore a Conscious sheer organic silk chiffon dress covered in strands of pearls. With enough bling on her dress, the model ditched additional jewels.
Sasha wore a sheer net-like structured dress embellished with various sizes of polka dots, one of Rei’s key motifs.
A-list crowd: Singer Joe Jonas, model Stella Maxwell and actress Sasha Lane also wore H&M
This is the third year the fast fashion retailer has been worn to the Met ball.
Ciara, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Hudson, Amber Valetta, Lucky Blue Smith and Pyper America Smith wore H&M last year.
In 2015 the megastore dressed Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Hudgens, Janelle Monae, Banks, and Odell Beckham Jr. for the event.
Stars wearing H&M at the Met Gala in 2016:
A year ago: Ciara, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Hudson wore H&M in 2016
Hot on the carpet: Amber Valetta, Lucky Blue Smith and Pyper America Smith wore H&M last year
Stars wearing H&M at the Met Gala in 2015:
Style icon: The megastore dressed Sarah Jessica Parker in 2015
Leading ladies: Vanessa Hudgens and Janelle Monae walked the carpet in 2015 wearing H&M
Red carpet fab: Banks and Odell Beckham Jr. donned the fast fashion retailer in 2015
- Bustier Top | Natural white | Women | H&M US
- Steve Madden Sheena Strappy Sandal (Women) | Nordstrom
- Liz Claiborne White Drop Earrings - JCPenney
- Mick single-breasted wool-blend jacket | Racil | MATCHESFASHION.COM US
- Indie Ruffle Hem High Low Chiffon Maxi Skirt | Boohoo
- Pinstripe Wool High-Rise Pant - Pants Pants, Jumpsuits & Shorts - RalphLauren.com
- Citizens Of Humanity Off-shoulders Ruffled Blouse - Farfetch
- Pencil Pinstripe Bow Ties - Classic Navy | Ties, Bow Ties, and Pocket Squares | The Tie Bar
- Ballet one-piece swimsuit in Italian matte : | J.Crew
- Petite Lauren Wrap Frill Detail Mini Skirt | Boohoo
- Diamonique Princess and Baguette Cut Ring, Platinum Clad - Page 1 — QVC.com
- P.A.R.O.S.H. Flower Brooch - Farfetch
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