Anok Yai’s “Oxidized” Met Gala Dress Was Absolutely Stunning — And I Think I’m In Love With The Designer Of Her Dress
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Anok Yai's "Oxidized" Met Gala Dress Was Absolutely Stunning — And I Think I'm In Love With The Designer Of Her Dress,"Thank you for [bringing] all 4'11" of me to the carpet."
Anok Yai’s “Oxidized” Met Gala Dress Was Absolutely Stunning — And I Think I’m In Love With The Designer Of Her Dress
Nepalese American fashion designer Prabal Gurung is no stranger to the Met Gala. Over the years, the NYC-based designer, known for his commitment to persity and social justice, has dressed numerous celebrities for the event, like Emily Ratajkowski in 2016 and Gabrielle Union in 2018. This year, he dressed nine celebrities — many of whom have been dubbed the best-dressed of the night, like Taika Waititi and Anok Yai.
Roy Rochlin / Getty ImagesWhen the Gorkha earthquake that killed an estimated 9,000 people struck Nepal near Prabal’s home city Kathmandu in 2015, he created a relief fund that raised almost $1 million for the earthquake victims.
Needless to say, Prabal is a talented designer who’s made a significant impact not only in the fashion industry but also throughout the world. To celebrate his work, here are the nine stunning celebrities he dressed for this year’s Met Gala — plus, some descriptions of each piece from Prabal himself:
1. Alia Bhatt: The beloved Indian British actor — best known for her Hindi films — has been invited to the Met Gala by Prabal before, but this is the first year she’s attended.
Taylor Hill / Getty ImagesOn his Instagram account, Prabal revealed the Atelier Prabal Gurung ball gown has an ivory silk tulle and an exaggerated basque waist.
Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagicThe gown is embellished with more than 100,000 hand-beaded pearls.
Mike Coppola / Getty Images2. Anok Yai: The South Sudanese American model was discovered during Howard University’s homecoming week when photographer Steve Hall asked to take her picture. The picture amassed more than 20,000 likes on Instagram, prompting numerous modeling agencies to reach out to her.
Jamie Mccarthy / Getty ImagesAnok’s Atelier Prabal Gurung dress has oxidized gold and silver, hand-embroidered degrade-sequin paillettes.
John Shearer / WireImageThe pannier-shaped dress also has a bugle-beaded fringe and a sheer, silk tulle, mermaid skirt.
Sean Zanni / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images3. Quannah Chasinghorse: The Indigenous American model — who is both Hän Gwich’in from Alaska and Canada and Oglala Lakota from South Dakota — is notably recognized for her Yidįįłtoo, the traditional face tattoos of Hän Gwich’in women.
Christopher Polk / WWD via Getty ImagesQuannah’s iridescent pale pink and blue Atelier Prabal Gurung ball gown has hand-embroidered sequins. The house signature, cut-out bodice has an extreme drop waist.
Cindy Ord / Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueThe ball gown also has a hand-beaded corded trim and criss-cross strap, along with a multi-layer, silk tulle skirt.
Taylor Hill / Getty Images4. Quinta Brunson: The American comedian, writer, and actor — currently best known for her Emmy Award-winning series Abbott Elementary on ABC — thanked Prabal in her Instagram post for “[bringing] all 4’11” of me to the carpet.”
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueWhile it’s unclear if this is a nod to the fashion industry, it is not uncommon for designers to refuse to dress celebrities who do not fit sample sizes.
Quinta’s dusty pink, duchess satin, column gown is hand-embroidered with multiple crystals.
Jamie Mccarthy / Getty ImagesIt also consists of an overlay of black silk tulle, a camellia flower, and a silk tulle train.
Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue5. Diya Mehta Jatia: The youngest child of renowned Indian business tycoon Russell Mehta currently lives between Mumbai and London and works as a fashion consultant.
Jamie Mccarthy / Getty Images…and a jade green, satin, sculpturally draped skirt.
Jamie Mccarthy / Getty ImagesTaika’s wearing a gunmetal, floor-length, structured wrap coat with a black, liquid silk satin lapel, and white satin trousers.
Lexie Moreland / WWD via Getty ImagesHis look is complete with a handmade silk flower and pearl chains.
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue7. Kelsey Asbille Chow: The Chinese and English American actor is most known for her roles in Disney XD’s Pair of Kings, Yellowstone, One Tree Hill, and Teen Wolf.
Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagicKelsey’s scarlet, off-the-shoulder, sculptural mini dress is made of silk and duchess satin.
Taylor Hill / Getty ImagesIt also has a silk tulle train and handmade rosette.
Michael Buckner / Variety via Getty Images8. Rita Ora: The Albanian British singer and songwriter recently announced that her third studio album, You & I, will be released on July 14.
James Devaney / GC ImagesHer black corseted gown is made with silk tulle and draped with a hand-pleated, silk chiffon skirt.
Sean Zanni / Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesThe piece also includes multiple hand-embroidered, silk organza and satin flowers.
Theo Wargo / Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld9. Isha Ambani: The daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is currently the executive director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RVVL), the largest retailer in India by revenue.
Cindy Ord / Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueIsha’s black, satin-back, crepe sari gown is embellished with thousands of hand-embroidered crystals and pearls.
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueHappily married couple Taika and Rita attended the Met together.
Christopher Polk / WWD via Getty ImagesThis year’s Met Gala controversially honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who allegedly hated the color pink. Therefore, people believe that celebs who wore pink to the event were silently protesting its theme.
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueHere are Isha and Diya posing together on the carpet.
Taylor Hill / Getty ImagesHere’s some of the gang goofing off together as they try to take a group photo.
Wwd / WWD via Getty Images…they’re still at…
Wwd / WWD via Getty ImagesAnd here’s the final shot!
Wwd / WWD via Getty ImagesWhat do you think of Prabal’s designs? Let us know in the comments bellow!
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