The biggest night in fashion is BACK!
The Met Gala is a major fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Now you know…. Some serious cash 💵 was raised on this night for sure!
The event welcomes stars, politicians, young creatives, and industry influencers..
I call it comfort chic!
People can’t wait to see what lavish and over the top costumes celebrities will wear…while strutting their stuff on the red carpet.
The much anticipated event comes a year-and-a-half- hiatus, after the coronavirus pandemic.
This star ⭐️ studded night did not disappoint!
There were hundreds of unique fashions, but these featured in this blog… were my FAVORITES!!!! ✨♥️✨♥️✨♥️
Come on’ now…
Just go… with my flow 😉✨
Legendary fashion model IMAN made one of the most memorable appearances..
Ooooh…… Ahhhhh…..
YesSsSSss!!!!
Absolutely FABULOUS!!!
More goodness… that’s ✨GOLDEN✨from Mary J. Blige..
Wow! These fashion looks went from one end of the spectrum…. to the other!
Fade… to BLACK!
And think…Mysterious….. Like Kim Kardashian’s statement for the night…
Stealth sophistication is what I call it….
But you know what… her bold entrance left a lasting impression….
Imagine…
arriving faceless to an event..where everyone else is doing their best to serve face… #HighFive! 👋🏽
The silhouette of all her best features…stole the show!
#BlackMagic 🪄
Now back to the Glitz & Glamour! Kim’s Sister, Kendall Jenner lightened the mood… with this dazzling✨ attire..
Whimsical, and wonderful…
With America coming back to Fashion… The movie coming to America ll, is still fresh in our minds…💭
Teyanna Taylor plays a stunning love match for the new prince of Zamunda!
This stunning ensemble reflects that royal flavor from the film.
An opportunity to come to this event…is every fashionista’s DREAM 💭 come true!
Check out more of MY top picks for the BIG night! 🌙
I was so proud of Billie Eilish, with this elegant salute to Hollywood ⭐️ Glamour!
#Graceful
Eilish was one of the 2021 Met Gala Co-Chairs, along with Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman.
Timothée Chalamet was quite a sight… wearing white!
And this other fella also got it right in all white!
Alton Mason looked like a dashing PRINCE! 👑
Amanda Gorman is a new voice for America… 🇺🇸
This celebrated poet looked gorgeous!
A #BlueBelle of the ball!
🌀💙🌀
Oooh La Laaa!!! Megan Fox definitely turned heads…in RED‼️
Megan is wearing a hand-beaded, featuring lace-up gown, sensational jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, paired with sandals by Jimmy Choo.
Love it! ♥️
This color is 🔥!!!
More RED, 💃🏻 I said…
…and up walks Jennifer Hudson looking absolutely radiant!
If you haven’t seen her NEW movie about the queen of Soul…Areatha Franklin, —>jump to it! It’s streaming now!!! Check your local listings…
The film is phenomenal!!! And Jennifer is FANTASTIC! You will be moved by her performance.
Yep, it appears that RED heat 🔥 is on!!!
Venus Williams warmed even more hearts..♥️ looking quite lovely as well..
Here is another of my favorite looks of the evening from Karlie Kloss!
Okkkk…So YES…we’re -still- talking “Red!”
What can I say… this was “THE” color of the night…. Most of the images that made my eyes sparkle ✨ this year were Red…
There were more that I liked, and wanted to share..
I couldn’t resist adding this look from Tessa Thompson. It was sooo sassy & cute!
More Sass… and class from Taraji P. Henson!
Gabriel looks GREAT!!!! Even majestic I might add…
Here’s Gabriel Union
wearing a white Iris Van Herpen gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, and diamonds by Messika.
She’s perrr-fect in this pale pink!
Kate Hudson wore a furry, baby-pink coat, with a two piece ensemble by Michael Kors and necklaces by Lorraine Schwartz.
Oh what ~Fun~ !!!!
Ciara Scores Big time!!! Woo-hooo!!!
Everyone still swoons over her fairytale courtship, marriage, and family devotion. 💚💙💚
Tonight… The Met Gala proved to be another way to showcase true love ♥️, and support for her hubby!!!
Ciara proudly wore a lime sequin Dundas gown inspired by her husband Russell Wilson’s football jersey.
She was definitely on the ball, 🏈 carrying this bejeweled football-shape clutch, and wearing Russell’s Super Bowl ring.
This is what you call a fashion #Touchdown!
And here’s more FUN…🤩 with Lil Nas X !!!
and you’re super ✨sparkly✨ too!
This is the big reveal, and part 3 of a Versace ensemble…. Worn by Lil’ Nas X
He started off the evening in a very regal robe, and then moved to a shiny gold knights suit…
…to finally reveal this amazing jumpsuit! A stunt definitely worth the time, and effort! #YouGoBoy!
🗣 “May I have your attention please!”
A BOSS BABE has entered the building!
Regina King… stepped up wearing this glittering pinstriped gown, with a matching suit jacket/cape, (sequin lining & all), by Michael Kors, and Harry Winston jewels.
Yeahhh! I like this! I like this!!! 🙌🏽✨
Can I say how much I love seeing MEN in fancy tuxedos?!
This one I absolutely dreamy! It’s simple…. but ultra SHARP!!
a Fendi formal look. It’s a modern ivory dinner jacket, with thin black piping, matching shirt and slacks.
A distinguished gentleman of the evening for sure!
And boy did I L♥️VE these looks too….
….and Denim never looked so FABULOUS!
Lupita Nyong’o is ALL THAT… in this Atelier Versace ballgown, with pleated train/crystal detailing… and diamonds 💎 by De Beers.
Debbie Harry also did it up In denim… in an American way! Her date for the affair is Zac Posen.
Alicia Keys hit a DELIGHTFUL note 🎶 on this night… wearing a sheer collared shirt, and tiered white ballgown skirt with a girls best friend: diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Introducing Gemma Chan everyone !!!!
I really liked this look… accended with a mint train… to keep it fresh!
The met gala exhibition will include a series of events celebrating American fashion. Part one, entitled In America: A Lexicon of Fashion , will debut on September 18, 2021 and run through September 5, 2022 to “celebrate The Costume Institute’s 75th anniversaryby his
A table at the Met Gala costs around $275,000 and an individual ticket costs $30,000…
While it’s great to see fashion supported in this way… I certainly hope these generous patrons, and corporate sponsors.. continue to also support others in need.
Now that this big night has come to a close…Thousands of Americans are STILL suffering, and need money to get back on track.
After this horrific pandemic.. ravaged the world, along with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and sickness… America 🇺🇸 is devastated…
This wonderful adventure in fashion gave us a much needed escape, and boosted our spirits with beautiful images…
Let us continue to do all we can.. to help everyone less fortunate.
#ToWhomMuchIsGiven MUCH is required….
Caring for others, and HELPING them do better…will NEVER go out of style!
~Evette Dabney
Owner, Founder, Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment and Promotions
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These lovely designs… aren’t just “BASIC….”
Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner, and Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Promotions
These costumes wrangled in groups. The details stopped folks in their tracks… I liked watching people inch forward… narrowing their eyes… just to get a better perspective.
Let’s start with one of the most ELECTRIFYING Looks of the evening!!!
Jennifer Garner looked absolutely GORGEOUS in COBALT BLUE!!!!
And here she is…2018 Best Supporting Actress for “I, Tonya Allison Janney ‼️
Margot Robbie is soooo right in this white! Pure Elegance… in Chanel Haute Couture! It looks like she floated here… on cloud ☁️ nine…..
This retro golden look was such a DELIGHT!!!!
And the liquid GOLDEN effect … also made Sandra Bullocks gown ✨POP! ✨
Well alright now… Taraji P. Henson!!! This extraordinary gown has soft and flowing fabric… a sexy slit below the neckline…(Front & Center!)
