Cardi B's Met Gala outfit was a
high-voltage take on Gilded Age
high-glamour. Atelier Versace
embroidered a mile of golden
metal chains above an illusion
tulle column dress in a hand-craft
process that took 20 members
of the Atelier 1,300 hours to
complete. Medusa medallions and
the Versace Greca embellished in
crystal decorate the chains, visually
recalling coins in an abundance of
glamour. The intricate embroidery
features are also on the arms and
neckline, with a hand-sculpted
chain collar that plays into the
traditional image of a Victorian coat
ruff. The full design seemingly
gilds Cardi herself, a deserved
indulgence for the artist whose
debut album was certified gold on
the exact day of its release on April
6, 2018.
Donatella Versace looked to the
American Gold Rush and Gilded
Age of the 1800s for her Met Gala
outfit. The custom Atelier Versace
tulle bustier is inspired by corsetry
of the Gilded Age and finished with
frayed denim details which extend
to the skirt. An embroidery finish
of frayed denim, Swarovski gold
crystals, gold-leather, and chains,
are in reference to the California
Gold Rush era.
GCARDI B
DONATELLA
VERSACE
A14 |