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Rihanna Met Gala 2018 After Party at Up & Down Nightclub
The Rihanna Met Gala 2018 After Party did not disappoint! Hot music, hot people and a sizzling venue to top it all off. Rih held her celebrity soiree at the Up & Down Nightclub located within the Meatpacking District of NYC.
However, when you are drifting from one of the largest fashion events in the world; you have to keep the designer looks coming. Rih did her thing by wearing an ensemble by Nina Ricci.
The Nina Ricci label hit us with the details on Fenty’s after party look stating, “Rihanna [is] wearing a total look from the Fall Winter 2018 collection; at her MET GALA 2018 after party in New York.”
Moreover, what is a look without jewels and accessories? Nothing! Rihanna’s stylist, Mel Ottenberg, completed Rih’s outfit with jewelry by Rafaello and Company, Judith Leiber and XIV Karats. As well as, custom made Groupie mules by DORATEYMUR.
Rihanna Met Gala 2018 After Party at Up & Down Nightclub
Furthermore, when you are Rihanna only the A-list will do when it comes to the guest list. Moreover, when we say “anyone that is anyone” hit up Robyn’s party; believe us! We spied a Black Panther, supermodels, music producers, singers and even couture stylists.
The guest list attendees (all invitees of the night are not mentioned) included:
- Zoe Kravitz
- Pharrell Williams and wifey Helen Lasichanh
- Mel Ottenberg
- Ansel Elgort
- Nick Jonas
- Diddy
- Cassie
- Mary J. Blige
- Alexander Wang
- Melissa Forde
- The Hadid Sisters
- Virgil Abloh
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Paris Jackson
- Wiz Khalifa
- Jared Leto
- Christian Louboutin
- Winnie Harlow
- Doutzen Kroes
- Joan Smalls
- Ashley Graham
- Jordyn Woods
- 2 Chainz
- Jaden Smith
- Ruth Negga
- Chadwick Boseman
- Justin Theroux
- Olivier Rousteing
- Elon Musk
- Letitia Wright
- Michael B. Jordan
- Lena Waithe
- Hailey Baldwin
- Donald Glover
- Diplo
“It’s like Coachella in here!” Those were the sentiments of the DJ of the night; and we do not blame him for feeling that way. With so much star power it Rihanna’s party truly does seem like it’s own annual event!
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Met Gala 2018: Over 20 Fascinating Facts and Fashion Controversy
Met Gala 2018 stirred the high-end couture pot like no other fashion event before! Lines between art and religion blurred behind a backdrop of flashing lights and decadent red carpet flair. Celebrities and socialites radiantly posed for photogs; as they allowed their persona to interpret this year’s controversial theme.
Nonetheless, what happened behind the lens and paparazzi is nothing short of a miracle, (no pun intended). Here are the BTS (behind the scenes) stories and facts surrounding some of your favorite looks of the night!
Met Gala 2018 – Rihanna
Sanctuary! Being a badgal, we do not expect Rih to ever play it safe or need fashion saving. Miss Fenty hit the masses with a one-two punch of iconic style. Chew on these Rihanna Met Gala ensemble tidbits:
Tons of Manpower: Laurie Brookins reveals, “Details on Rihanna’s Maison Margiela Artisanal look by John Galliano: A 3 piece ensemble of sculptural jacket and skirt over a bustier dress. All seafoam jacquard embellished with pearls and faux jewels. 250 hours to sew [and] 500 hours to embroider.” Goodness!
Keeping It in the Family: Rihanna’s famed stylist, Mel Ottenberg, is no stranger to fashion royalty and mastermind, John Galliano. In regards to the renown designer Mel states, “John Galliano!!! The goat gave me my first job when I was a baby and designed this epic look for Rihanna tonight. Thank you John.”
Wave Like You Just Don’t Care: Yes, the fit was sick, but an outfit is nothing without great hair! Hairstylist, Yusef Williams ensured that Rih would dazzle from head to toe. In regards to Rih’s amazing hair look, Yusef says, “John Galliano is the inspiration of all inspiration. For this look, I wanted to go back in time and create this Vatican-homage, but with a single finger wave to make it feel modern and more avant garde.”
Met Gala 2018 – Rihanna (Cont.)
They Nailed It: When you are Rihanna you most likely have a village working on your flawless look, right down to the nails! Nonetheless, have you ever wondered how celebs get those serious looking rhinestone and emblem nail designs to stay in place?
Well wonder no more, because we have learned the secret! Red Hot Nails aka Maria Salandra, spilled the deets on Fenty’s Met Gala 2018 nail design. RHN gushes, “It’s amazing to see your creativity come to life, especially if Badgalriri is the inspiration! Thank you again to Tammy Taylor Nails. I am so proud to have partnered with you for this event!
My mentor, my friend and guru of acrylic nails! Thank you to Swarowski for the crystals! The embellishments are secured to the nail with THE ONLY RHINESTONE gel I use, Diamond Gel by Apres Nail.” We are going to cop some stat!
Met Gala 2018 – Rihanna, More Facts on Facts on Facts
Take a Brow: Rihanna’s team does deserve a round of applause for everything they executed and on time no less. One thing that fans certainly noticed was Rih’s different eye brow look. If you guessed bleached brows then you would be correct!
We got the lowdown from the brow genius himself, Damone Roberts! Damone reveals, “And then THIS happened! Rihanna at The Met Gala 2018. When Ri tells you to fly 3,000 miles from L.A. to N.Y; bleach her brows to blend into her skin and STILL have them sculpted to perfection… you do it!
All makeup by Fenty executed to perfection by Priscilla Ono. All brow makeup by Damone Roberts. Brow powder in “Ginger,” Brow Highlighter in “Stone Cold B*tch.” [Get them at] www.DamoneRoberts.com.”
Met Gala 2018 – Rihanna, More Facts on Facts on Facts (Cont.)
Hats Away: Couture designer, John Galliano slayed Rihanna’s look during the first Monday of May’s festivities. However, her hat was a loaner. Say what?!
Yes, the verdict is in, Fenty’s now infamous papal, bejeweled hat; is a miter from Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Mister Dolan serves as head of New York’s Roman Catholic diocese.
In regards to loaning out a miter to the pop star, Timothy did confirm that Rihanna did not keep the garment. In fact in an interview with SiriusXM Dolan says, “The news said she was wearing a tiara. [Not correct]. She gave it back to me this morning… She was very gracious.”
Met Gala 2018 – Zendaya
Chain Reaction: Let’s switch up gears in order to gab about another stylish doll! Zendaya Coleman was a starlet who to us, perfectly married the art behind the Gala theme with spellbinding couture. Daya rocked a stunning number designed by the Versace luxury label.
Regarding the design Versace states, “Knight in shining Versace. Zendaya in a Joan of Arc inspired, custom molded Atelier Versace look at the 2018 Met Gala. Featuring gunmetal chainmail embellished with Swarowski crystals, flowing into a feminine fully beaded silk chiffon skirt.”
Such a Gem: Jewelry is an excellent way to add more drama to an ensemble. For her Versace Met Ball after party look; Zendaya wore jewels by Butani. Butani dishes that Daya wore their Butani Diamond and Titanium Hoop earrings. The luxury jewelry and watches brand also loaned diamond studs to fellow singer, Ariana Grande.
Butani enjoys a long history of adding gleaming details to celebrity looks. This just year Butani has been spotted on Jennifer Hudson, actress Kiersy, Mary J. blige and Mariah Carey.
Met Gala 2018 – Tiffany Haddish
Doesn’t Matter If You’re Black or White: Now we are used to singer Janelle Monae’s monochromatic looks. However, Tiffany’s Met Ball outfit could not be ignored either! Haddish walked the red carpet in glittering design by Brandon Maxwell. Brandon revealed the inspiration behind the effortless look.
Maxwell states, “Tiffany’s look was all about purity with a dash of the wild side. One of the very first things you notice when you meet Tiffany is how effortlessly fresh and beautiful she is; a very pure heart with most fun spirit.
Hand made in our studio in New York, she wears an ivory triple layer lapel twill robe with train. [As well as] hand beaded black pearl leopard pants on georgette.”
What is georgette? In short it is a type of fabric. Named after the early 20th century French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante; georgette is a sheer, dull-finished crepe and lightweight fabric. It is made with highly twisted yarns even though originally it was made from silk.
Met Gala 2018 – Dress Up
Tommy x HM: Don’t be fooled by rocks that they got, even celebrities at times dress up up in retailers that us mere mortals wear. For instance, several famous faces strutted the red carpet in custom designs by Tommy Hilfiger as well as H&M.
Tommy dressed models, Joan Smalls and Winnie Harlow. While H&M had a busy night dressing actress Kiersy as well as models, Alek Wek and Jasmine Sanders.
Met Gala 2018 – Controversy and Disgust
While there were those who praised Anna Wintour’s selection or subject of motif. Many others found it inappropriate and simply declasse. This year’s Met Ball theme was, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.
Is this really far-fetched or something to be viewed as abominable? Well, throughout history religion has had its powerful display in the art realm. Renaissance anyone? During this popular and distinctive period art pieces often included religious scenes ranging from the birth of Jesus Christ to depictions of his human mother, Mary.
However, paintings and sculptures are one thing. For many believers in God; fashion is an art that is a step too far. This is because fashion is about self-expression and can be manipulated or used as a vehicle to poke fun of something quite serious.
Met Gala 2018 – Controversy and Disgust (Cont.)
Quite a few felt as though the 2018 theme was only dreamt up as a publicity stunt. Nevertheless, here are a few other relative thoughts people had regarding the Gala’s theme and fashions.
“What a disgrace! Mocking religion to create controversy and bring the public’s attention. This is not fashion or art. This is a circus!”
“Super weird.”
“Horrible.”
“What is this? The met gala theme was basically Catholicism.”
“This is so weird lmao.”
“The worst!!!”
“Why why why?? Even if it horrible, and looks terrible, just because its HER, everyone is “OMG THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO HUMANITYYYY!! Why?”
“RIDICULOUS. This is no longer a gala but a circus.”
“I bet they wouldn’t make fun of other religions, but of course they chose the catholics because they won’t make a major fuss.”
“Awfully horrible.”
“So disrespectful.”
“Vatican is gonna be pissed.”
“It’s blasphemous.”
“Not nice. You guys how and why this theme? Have respect!”
Met Gala 2018 – Controversy and Disgust, Final Thoughts
The Met Museum wants to put everyone at ease with their latest exhibit. The museum assures all that it is not a mockery; but a display of the undeniable connection between art and religious couture.
The Met Museum states,
“The exhibition will feature a dialogue between fashion and medieval art. From The Met Collection to examine fashion’s ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism.
Heavenly Bodies on view from May 10 through October 8 at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Collection.”
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Fashionable Mention: Rihanna Wears Ben Taverniti Unravel Project Joyce Knee Boots
It’s like Rihanna can literally wear anything set before her! Paper bag, popcorn kernel or indigenous flower it does not matter. This week has proved that alone without a shadow of a doubt. For instance, the Work singer wore a straight off the runway Comme des Garcons look to the Met Gala. As a result, her fierce high couture ensemble placed her on literally everyone’s best dressed list. She continued her style flexing when paparazzi flashes captured her killing the game in a pair of Ben Taverniti Unravel Project Joyce Knee Boots. Check and mate.
Fashionable Mention: Rihanna Wears Ben Taverniti Unravel Project Joyce Knee Boots
Rihanna’s hot look is sending trend vibes up every fashionista’s spine. She joins fashion house Chanel in bringing “gladiator” style knee high shoe wear to the fore. For the Chanel Cruise 2018 fashion show the label showcased laced up knee high sandals as part of it’s Grecian theme. Demonstrating that what is old can certainly still feel modern and fresh.
Therefore, once again Miss Fenty is in good company with her high fashion taste. Now back to her fab boots. Rihanna’s Ben Taverniti Unravel Project black latex “Joyce” shoes are apart of the brand’s Fall 2017 collection. If you want to make these bad boys your very own we are here to tell you that you are going to cough up the dough. Rih’s “Joyce” boots retail for $750. Can you say splurge?
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Met Gala 2017 Fashion Recap : Honoring Designer Rei Kawakubo
It’s Gonna Be May! Break out the memes and toss your heels like confetti fashion lovers! It is the first Monday of May, which means fashion’s biggest night has arrived. This year the Met Gala 2017 celebration is showcasing the gorgeous architectural designs of Rei Kawakubo.
Moreover, if you are a couture buff you are well aware that this is certainly history in the making. Rei Kawakubo is the first living designer to be honored by the Met Costume Institute since the extraordinary, Yves Saint Laurent back in 1983. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will display the “Art of the In Between” exhibit of Kawakubo’s distinctive high end designs from May 4th through September 4th.
The public will be treated to Rei’s stunning garments that invoke, “fascination with interstitiality or the space between boundaries” as mentioned by the Met Museum. The presentation will be available for viewing in the museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall. Nevertheless, enough gabbing on our part, let’s get to this year’s celebrity fashions!
Met Gala 2017 Fashion Recap
Rihanna
The fashion icon is dazzling in Comme des Garcons Fall 2016.
Zendaya Coleman
That Hair Though! Daya slayed in a floor length floral gown by Dolce and Gabbana.
Nicki Minaj
Va, Va and Voom! Custom gown by HM with heels by Versace.
La La Anthony
Wearing Thai Nguyen Atelier and Lorraine Schwartz Accessories.
Serena Williams
Williams’ pregnancy glow up in an emerald Versace ensemble. Work!
Sofia Richie
A member of the “Topshop Squad,” styled in of course, Topshop.
Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh
Both of these awesome style risk-takers are adorned in Comme des Garcons ensembles.
Joan Smalls
We got ourselves another member of the Topshop Squad, dress is a little “safe” in our humble couture opinion.
Jaden Smith
This is a story all about how… Jaden rocked Louis Vuitton, his dreads and smile.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Monday blues anyone? Ross dons a Comme des Garcons gown, Louboutin heels and Edie Parker handbag.
Met Gala 2017 Fashion Recap – Part Two
Cassie and Diddy
Diddy hit the carpet in Rick Owens while Cassie wowed in On Aura Tout Vu.
Janelle Monae
Monae kept her monochromatic personal style flair going strong in a dreamy Ralph and Russo gown.
Zoe Kravitz
Kravitz is “pretty in pink” via a custom Oscar de la Renta design.
Mary J. Blige
FIRE! Auntie Blige showed off her revenge body in a sassy La Perla dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful
Naomi served up some major side leg in an Azzedine Alaia design as her date, Mr. Enninful looked dapper in a custom Burberry tuxedo.
Cynthia Erivo
A moment was born. Cynthia stopped paparazzi traffic in a gown by Thom Browne.
Lupita Nyong’o
Two words: Boisterous color! Lupita was vibrant in Prada as well as Tiffany & Co. jewels.
Jourdan Dunn and Future
Supermodel Jourdan Dunn graces the carpet in HM while Future is also adorned in custom HM.
Sasha Blane
There was more than one fashion squad at this year’s gala. Blane, part of Team HM, enjoyed her very first Met Ball in a noire HM gown.
Halle Berry
The woman does not age! The actress is absolutely flawless in a custom Atelier Versace black beaded jumpsuit and skirt with gold scalloped detailing.
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Hair of the Week: 2016 Met Gala
This year’s hairdos spotted at the 2016 Met Gala were just as exciting as the fashions that accompanied them. It wasn’t just about length or whether strands were up or down. There was one trend in particular that seemed to take the cake among the stars.
Hair color, hair color, hair color and say it with us, hair color! The 2016 Met Gala saw a wide range of hues. The varied looks included all ends of the spectrum. From platinum to rich deep, reddish plums. Highlights were also big on the 2016 Met Gala red carpet. However, enough yapping right? Here is quick breakdown of all the various hairstyles that revived our 2016 Met Gala Hair of the Week Award!
Amandla Stenberg
She literally allowed her hair to be her crown of glory. We absolutely adored her gold hair accessory.
Cynthia Bailey
After the show is the after-party! Reality starlet and model Cynthia Bailey hit the 2016 Met Gala after parties with a voluminous curly fro accented with a crown braid.
FKA Twigs
Here’s how to give those French braids a twist… literally. Twigs wore a braided updo that twisted at the nape up to about center. The look also incorporated hair jewelry that seamlessly went with her designer gown.
Beyoncé
Many could not simply take their eyes off Bey’s backside. We couldn’t either… her sleek tresses with the blonde hair color and highlights were seriously on point!
Zendaya Coleman
This is so modish and elegant we can’t stop staring. This cut is all about precision and execution. If you were born with retro and vintage vibes running through your veins you just gazed upon your new hairstyle.
Kerry Washington
She may have been wearing all black but Kerry’s hair was all types of bold. There was nothing subtle about her hair color that complimented her loose waves. If you’re going to the attend the Met Ball you might as well go all out or just stay home.
Jourdan Dunn
She had us at asymmetrical hair cut. Dunn’s Bob was pure perfection and only seemed to become more stunning from every angle. Moreover, the gray hue with dark roots was just killer.
Nicki Minaj
Her expertly placed platinum hair color showed true craftsmanship. Take note how the color extended all the way to the very tips. Bravo colorist, bravo.
Ciara
She’s currently working on a new album so why not a new hairstyle? CiCi came to slay with vintage waves and metallic silver strands.
Lupita Nyong’o
One of the most talked about hairstyles of the 2016 Met Gala outside of Ciara came via Lupita Nyong’o. Lupita took natural hair to new heights with a five tier updo.
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Met Gala 2016 Fashion Recap
What an evening of fashion! The biggest stars all came to show off their most stylish threads made by the most renown designers. Every year this invite only event started by Vogue Editor-In-Chief, Anna Wintour, receives a new theme. This year at the Met Gala 2016 event the theme was Manus x Machina.
There were so many creative garments that captured the essence of the Manus x Machina Met Gala 2016 affair. Some gown highlights spotted during the Met Gala 2016 ball that we immensely enjoyed ranged from the subtle to the deliciously dramatic. Let’s begin with the more conservative yet note-worthy designs shall we?
Singer Jennifer Hudson stunned in a white floor length gown that added drama with a gorgeous flowing train. The color palette may have been considered mute or a safe choice by some but the custom HM gown’s overall design made quite the statement. Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw also wore a beautiful white gown by designer, Gabriela Hearst. How did the technology theme play its part in the Gabriela Hearst design? The gown featured beading down the sleeve sewn by hand that spelled out the word, “love” in Morse code. We love!
Ciara, Naomi Campbell, Zendaya Coleman, Simone Boyce, La La Anthony, Jourdan Dunn and Lupita Nyong’o all wore shimmery and flashy garments. Actress Lupita Nyong’o wore a jade sequined dress by Calvin Klein and model Jourdan Dunn wore a dazzling metallic design by Balmain. Zendaya looked statuesque in an one shoulder piece by Michael Kors. Host Simone Boyce worked her “space cadet” look by Three As Four.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell showed the young’ins how it is done in an insanely beautiful garment by Roberto Cavalli. Jourdan Dunn gave us style visions of what a chic robot would adorn. She walked the carpet in metallic Balmain. Ciara’s amazing HM custom dress incorporated gorgeous crystal detailing. So many that Ciara had to stand on the way to the Met Gala so as not to break them. Now that is fashion dedication!
Do girls in black have more fun? Well by what we saw on Kerry Washington, Zoe Kravitz and Nicki Minaj it sure looked like it! Minaj made heads turn in Moschino while Zoe gave onlookers a slice of fashion heaven from the front and back in Valentino. Kerry Washington looked like a vision in Marc Jacobs. She also confirmed all the chatter about baby number two by preciously holding her baby bump. Congratulations Kerry!
Colorful garments were spotted numerous times making their Met Gala 2016 debut. The Knowles sisters both served with bold hues. Beyoncé wore a form-fitting Givenchy design while Solange wore a yellow David La Port creation. Neutral colors were also spotted on FKA Twigs and ballerina Misty Copeland. Twigs made the photographers swoon thanks to her Versace ensemble. Nevertheless, one of the biggest fashion moments of the night was owned by actress Zoe Saldana. Saldana floated along during the Met Gala 2016 in a feathered style by Dolce and Gabbana. The length literally took our breath away. Just stunning!
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The Met Gala 2015: Gabrielle Union
It’s finally here the Met Gala for 2015. Keep checking in for more fashion as the stars make their way onto the red carpet. Where: Met Gala 2015 Wearing: Zac Posen magenta hued gown