Every year, like clockwork, somewhere between a dozen and a score models take to the Met Gala in dresses that can only be described as UNDERWHELMING. They may be on theme, or they may not; they may be pretty, or they may not. But they all make me roll my eyes to some degree.
ALEK WEK
gown by H&M
The strongest of the pack was Alek Wek,who was just a few better styling choices away from the Best Dressed post. I love the gold lining of the red skirt, as well as the fabric of the bodice and the train, but it does feel a bit like three dresses stapled together.
LILY ALDRIDGE
gown by Ralph Lauren, jewelry by Bulgari, shoes by Jimmy Choo
At least it has pockets.
LIU WEN
gown by Michael Kors
A pretty print, but the styling is nonexistent.
POPPY DELEVINGNE
gown by Michael Kors, jewelry by David Webb
There’s baroque, and then there’s tacky wallpaper.
BELLA HADID
gown by H&M
Weird Catholic space robot. Strangely, I don’t mean that as a compliment.
JOAN SMALLS
gown by Tommy Hilfiger, jewelry by Bulgari
Beautiful but basic.
GIGI HADID
gown by Atelier Versace, jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, shoes by Christian Louboutin
I guess this is sort of an attempt at something.
JOURDAN DUNN
gown by Diane von Furstenberg, jewelry by Bulgari, shoes by Christian Louboutin
I could skip everything but the collar.
EMILY RATAJKOWSKI
gown by Marc Jacobs, headband by Messika Paris, shoes by Jimmy Choo
Somebody’s bald green head is upstaging you. Do better.
KAREN ELSON
gown and purse by Michael Kors, jewelry by Fred Leighton
What? No.
KARLIE KLOSS
gown by Brandon Maxwell, jewelry by Stephen Russell
ISN’T ANYBODY EVEN GOING TO TRY?
KATE MOSS
dress by Saint Laurent, jewelry by Stephen Russell, shoes by Jimmy Choo
SHE WEARS THIS TO EVERYTHING! Kate Moss picks up her fucking dry cleaning in this! Jesus. I’m going to burst a blood vessel in a minute.
AMBER VALLETTA
dress by Saint Laurent
Another LBD at the Met Gala. These people should be ashamed of themselves.
ASHLEY GRAHAM
gown by Prabal Gurung, jewelry by Tasaki, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti
Try harder.
KENDALL JENNER
top and pants by Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, jewelry by Tiffany & Co.
Nothing says “heavenly bodies” like pants that look like toilet paper stuck to your shoe.