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Karen Elson. Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.
2015 Met Gala: “China: Through The Looking Glass.”
Look, there’s only one right way to approach The Met Gala, OK?
Total Carpet Shut-Down. Behold, Karen Elson:
The Making Of.
The bodice adornments were applied on the body. Mindful of risking Karen’s fair complexion and red hair veering too far into Elizabethan territory, her glam squad avoided high hair, white-out paint and the centered cupid’s bow. They instead gave her a modern touch via sleek hair, a slightly-winged eye and full lip, rather than replicating Karen as Queen Elizabeth by Kevyn Aucoin, below right.
The Carry-Off.
This was a whole lot of look, that could have gone wrong in less capable hands. Karen carried it with a mix of regal air, humor, ease, and joy. And she Shut. It. Down.
Carolina Herrera
I especially love the bows where the straps meet the bodice.
Michael Kors
Hot pink, a great necklace and sleek hair.
J.Crew
Michelle loves her J.Crew – – and they love her for it!
And I love a FLOTUS who gets down with some high-low fashion.
You think Laura Bush has the modern sensibility to do H&M and J.Crew?
Yeah, no.
Peter Soronen
This is a woman who loves her statement necklaces —
And knows how to deploy them.
Calvin Klein
Because *chartreuse*, dahlings!
Halston
Bringing that signature Halston 70’s flavor.
The lookbook pic really highlihts how well Michelle
amped up the shape, color and styling of this dress.
Duro Olowu
A superfun vacation-ready dress, orange shoes…. and The White House emblem.
Because why not?
J’adore.
Naeem Khan
If I asked you 7 years ago if this look – – complete with metallic print, statement earrings and loads of bangles – – was for a Hollywood actress or the First Lady…
Would you have ever guessed First Lady?
GO AHEAD, MICHELLE.
L’Wren Scott
Adorbs. That is all.
Thom Browne
Thom Browne is mostly a meanswear designer.
This coat is based on the print used on one of Thom’s menswear ties.
Take a man’s tie, then envision it as a coat-dress with a jeweled belt,
suede-detailed boots and contrasting gloves? Skillz.
J.Crew
More high-low fabulosity.
Alexander McQueen
This. Gown. I cry hungry tears of want for this gown.
Michelle’s Best Ever. (So far…)
Filed under: best of
In no particular order. Except, y’know, MJ *always* comes first. Click’n’watch!
Michael Jackson. Smooth Criminal.
Michael Jackson. In The Closet.
Whitney Houston. It’s Not Right But It’s Okay.
Janet Jackson. Love Will Never Do.
Justin Timberlake. Suit & Tie.
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