Rihanna always brings it to the Met Gala – remember her Comme des Garcons dress in 2017? Riri turned heads in a structured dress made of floral rosettes. And in 2015? The star dazzled us with an outfit that took two years to create, with a bright yellow and fur-trimmed cape. But this year, she proved she was the absolute queen as it’s been discovered that she has been the most talked about celebrity of the night!
According to research from Crimson Hexagon, Bajan superstar Riri received around 311K tweets mentioning her look since the gala on Monday – 184K more than Zendaya, in second place!
And there’s good reason for it. Once again Riri fulfilled her fashion icon status and arrived to the red carpet dressed like a female pope, slaying this year’s theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”.
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Rihanna wore a crystal-embellished, strapless Maison Margiela gown that was covered in beads and pearls, along with an extravagant robe and a traditional bishop’s hat. To add to the glam, Riri wore bejewelled Louboutin heels, a pearl anklet and a jewel encrusted, crucifix necklace. FIERCE!
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Other people who had a lot of attention include the 21-year-old actress and singer, Zendaya who rocked up in a custom-made Versace gown that modelled the historical feminist, Joan of Arc. Zendaya’s warrior look resembled silver armour and her hair was styled in a short, red bob.
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Arianna Grande wore – what can only be described as – the Sistine Chapel. The singer’s Vera Wang designed dress floated across the red carpet with it’s elegant, chiffon feel. The outfit’s inspiration came from a painting hung inside the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City called, “The Last Judgement” created by Michelangelo.
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All Barbz were on board for Nicki Minaj’s devil red and custom Oscar de la Renta dress. The red sequin number had a gradual, dip dyed colour effect, a plunging v-neck, high font slit, a netted sash styled coat and a long circular train. Nicki followed the Catholic theme as she posed for photos with her hands mimicking a prayer stance. The rapper, accessorized with a black and red beaded headpiece that was detailed with small crosses and extended to her neck along with various jewelled bracelets and rings.
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First time mother-to-be and for her first Met Gala, Cardi B came through dripping in gems, okuuur! Cardi wore a Moschino champagne, princess styled gown and as headwear continued to trend, she opted for a fabulous, jewelled headpiece. Likewise, she wore a bedazzling, jewelled choker.
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The Grammy-nominated singer SZA stunned at the Met as she wore an angelic, baby pink and truffle styled, Altelier Versace gown. Her godly headpiece panned across the crown of her head and two gold teardrops were painted onto her face.
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But it wasn’t just the women who were shutting down the red carpet! Ranking in 3rd place for the most mentioned celebrities at the Met, the Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman wore a papal inspired costume. Keeping to a gold and cream theme the actor wore a tuxedo and cape that was embellished with golden crucifixes and gold embroidery.
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The fashion looks this year have been unreal! I don’t know about you, but we can only expect bigger and better from the celebs at the next Met Gala…
What are your favourite and worst looks from the Met Gala 2018? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @pridemag…
