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Lauren Gallo's avatar

Jenna’s look feels like inspo was drawn from 60s-70s Rabanne and I love that. Doja Cat’s makeup kept me stunned every time i saw it because it was pitch perfect to her 80s theming in her outfit

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Emilee Russell's avatar

i hadn’t even clocked that comparison —that’s so true. i die for “60s futurism” 😭😭 & yeah doja did it right this year. no pants. no problem !!!

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Talitha Piper Moore's avatar

"He’s cosplaying as 2012 Harry Styles." SENT ME 😂 this was so enjoyable and perfect. You've got a new fan!

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Emilee Russell's avatar

HAHA uncanny!! thank you talitha ❤️ im so glad

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Maggie S.'s avatar

chappell roan's suit was designed by paul tazewell. he's been diving into the design inspiration and details on his IG

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

Wow, that was a really fun read, Emilee, thank you so much. That was a lot of work! 💕I agreed with you on almost everything and laughed at a lot of it. Well done. I am guilty of Jack Skellington cosplay myself.😉

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Emilee Russell's avatar

thanks sheila !!!! 🫶🏻 oh I definitely find myself in jack skellington cosplay very often. im a stripe lover for life

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tiffmorales4's avatar

Uhmmm laughing my sweatpants off over here

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Emilee Russell's avatar

🤪🤪🤪 so glad

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Kendall Flavin's avatar

I feel so validated in knowing my confusion over Rhiannas fashion status is seconded… the hype is too hyped

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Emilee Russell's avatar

Right? I like Rihanna but I don’t understand where the “fashion god” status derives from ?? Lol I get so bugged when shes late to everything & then every fashion media outlet is like “we should ALL be waiting for rihanna.” Like… no we shouldn’t. LOL

but also just read your piece & i can hilariously relate bc I have been doing met gala roast stories on my insta for years so I get bombarded with messages every single year 😭 the pressure cooker has never been hotter !!!!!

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Kendall Flavin's avatar

Truly!!! I’m so glad someone gets me

Thank you for reading😂 we have to deliver!!

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Zoë's avatar

Gigi was actually wearing a gown inspired by Josephine Baker, the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture! I thought it was actually a great reference.

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Emilee Russell's avatar

I totally agree! After understanding the context, I’d probably omit her from that category given the nature of the homage. I still think an “old hollywood look” is overdone for her. Seems to be her comfort zone. I would have loved to see her try out a menswear look :)

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Katelyn Cnossen's avatar

This is so good! Haha

I wrote one as well but disagree on a few 😜

https://open.substack.com/pub/katelyncnossen/p/deconstructing-the-met-gala-fashion?r=3gfvoh&utm_medium=ios

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