Met Gala 2019: Anna Wintour embraces ‘camp’ theme in Chanel dress

Anna Wintour and her daughter Bee Shaffer dazzled on the red carpet at the Met Gala on Monday evening, but the fashionable mother-daughter duo opted for two very different outfits. 

The Vogue editor-in-chief recently hinted that her outfit would feature ‘millions of feathers,’ and she wasn’t joking. The 69-year-old fashion icon wore a flamingo-inspired pink and black feather cape over pink floral beaded gown by Chanel.

Meanwhile, Shaffer, 31, was joined by her Italian husband Francesco Carrozzini on the red carpet, where she modeled a sleek black suit adorned with a large red satin rose and matching train. 

Mother-daughter duo: Anna Wintour, 69, walked the red carpet with her daughter Bee Shaffer, 31, at the Met Gala on Monday evening 

Juxtaposition: Wintour and Shaffer opted for two very different interpretations of this year's Met Gala theme, 'Camp: Notes on Fashion'

Juxtaposition: Wintour and Shaffer opted for two very different interpretations of this year's Met Gala theme, 'Camp: Notes on Fashion'

Juxtaposition: Wintour and Shaffer opted for two very different interpretations of this year’s Met Gala theme, ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’

Look of love: Shaffer was joined by her husband Francesco Carrozzini, the son of the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani

Look of love: Shaffer was joined by her husband Francesco Carrozzini, the son of the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani

Both mother and daughter looked stunning while showing off their unique interpretations of this year’s Met Gala theme, ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion,’ which is a nod to Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay ‘Notes on “Camp.”‘

In the essay, the writer explains ‘the essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration.’ 

Wintour’s version of ‘camp’ was undoubtedly sophisticated, and her feathered cape was what added some edge to her otherwise elegant outfit. 

It appears as though the editor took inspiration from the flamingo head piece designed by Stephen Jones, which is displayed in the exhibit. 

Dazzling: Wintour donned a flamingo-inspired pink feather cape and a floral beaded gown by Chanel

Dazzling: Wintour donned a flamingo-inspired pink feather cape and a floral beaded gown by Chanel 

Devoted: Wintour has worn the Chanel to the Met Gala nearly every single year

Devoted: Wintour has worn the Chanel to the Met Gala nearly every single year

Devoted: Wintour has worn the Chanel to the Met Gala nearly every single year

Jewels: Wintour topped off her outfit with a diamond necklace that sparkled under the lights

Jewels: Wintour topped off her outfit with a diamond necklace that sparkled under the lights 

Not your basic black: Shaffer modeled a sleek black suit adorned with a large red satin rose

Not your basic black: Shaffer modeled a sleek black suit adorned with a large red satin rose

Make room: The suit also featured a lengthy red satin train that added an element of drama

Make room: The suit also featured a lengthy red satin train that added an element of drama

Helping hand: Shaffer had someone carry her train while she walked up the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helping hand: Shaffer had someone carry her train while she walked up the steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 

Shaffer alternated between posing for photos with her mother per tradition and her husband, who is the son of the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani. 

Carrozzini, 36, looked dapper in a gray double-breasted suit featuring black lapels, which he paired with a black bowtie. 

Earlier in the day, Wintour opted to wear funky mixed prints to preview the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new Costume Institute exhibition on Monday ahead of the star-studded gala.

The editor, who has chaired the black-tie fundraiser since 1995, was joined by one of her co-chairs, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, while touring the ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ exhibit. 

Double duty: Shaffer alternated between posing for photos with her mother and her husband

Double duty: Shaffer alternated between posing for photos with her mother and her husband 

Sleek: Shaffer wore her long dark hair in a braid down her back, drawing attention to her earrings and necklace

Sleek: Shaffer wore her long dark hair in a braid down her back, drawing attention to her earrings and necklace 

Making an exception: Wintour is know for wearing her sunglasses while indoors, but she removed them to pose on the red carpet ahead of the event

Making an exception: Wintour is know for wearing her sunglasses while indoors, but she removed them to pose on the red carpet ahead of the event 

All smiles: Wintour and Shaffer looked delighted as they watched attendees enter the bash. The editor was quick to put her signature dark sunglasses back on when she was done posing

All smiles: Wintour and Shaffer looked delighted as they watched attendees enter the bash. The editor was quick to put her signature dark sunglasses back on when she was done posing 

Wintour, who is known to favor ladylike pieces and classic staples, showed off her edgier side on Monday afternoon when she stepped out of The Mark Hotel in New York City ahead of the gala. 

Keeping with the theme of both the exhibition and gala, Wintour chose one of her campiest outfits to date, a green patterned dress that she paired with snakeskin boots.   

The annual event, which has been dubbed the ‘Oscars of Fashion,’ corresponds with the opening of the museum’s new spring fashion exhibit. 

Fittingly, the dress code always pays homage to the exhibition, which often leads to unforgettable red carpet looks. 

Busy day: Wintour previewed the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition on Monday ahead of the 2019 Costume Institute Met Gala

Busy day: Wintour previewed the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition on Monday ahead of the 2019 Costume Institute Met Gala

Out and about: The editor wore a green printed dress, snakeskin boots, and her signature sunglasses

Out and about: The editor wore a green printed dress, snakeskin boots, and her signature sunglasses

Out and about: The editor wore a green printed dress, snakeskin boots, and her signature sunglasses

The look: Wintour appeared to be paying homage to the exhibition's theme, 'Camp: Notes on Fashion'

The look: Wintour appeared to be paying homage to the exhibition’s theme, ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’

Thinking of last minute details? Wintour appeared to be deep in thought while previewing the exhibition in the afternoon

Thinking of last minute details? Wintour appeared to be deep in thought while previewing the exhibition in the afternoon 

In good company: Wintour was joined by Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, who is one of her co-chairs this year

In good company: Wintour was joined by Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, who is one of her co-chairs this year 

Good mood: The editor had a smile on her face while sitting next to Michele, and both she and the designer left their sunglasses on

Good mood: The editor had a smile on her face while sitting next to Michele, and both she and the designer left their sunglasses on  

Keeping with the theme: Michelle channeled the '60s in a light blue blazer with a floral pattern and bell-bottoms, topping off his outfit with layered beaded necklaces and sunglasses

Keeping with the theme: Michelle channeled the ’60s in a light blue blazer with a floral pattern and bell-bottoms, topping off his outfit with layered beaded necklaces and sunglasses

Wintour recently admitted that she has ‘no idea’ what people will be wearing when the show up to the Met Gala on Monday evening, but she was already honoring the theme when she headed to the press preview earlier in the day. 

She accessorized her bohemian ankle-length dress with layered gemstone necklaces, a brown leather watch, and her signature dark sunglasses that she wore while inside the museum.

Like Wintour, Michele appeared to have taken a strategic approach when styling his look for the press preview. He channeled the ’60s in a light blue blazer with a floral pattern and bell-bottoms, topping off his outfit with layered beaded necklaces and sunglasses.  

If he and Wintour’s over-the-top looks are any indication, there will be a lot of funky prints and nods to the 1960s at tonight’s extravaganza that is also being co-chaired by Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, and Harry Styles. 

Added touch: Wintour accessorized her bohemian ankle-length dress with layered gemstone necklaces

Added touch: Wintour accessorized her bohemian ankle-length dress with layered gemstone necklaces

Mixed prints: Wintour showed off her edgier side on Monday afternoon when she stepped out of The Mark Hotel in New York City ahead of the gala

Mixed prints: Wintour showed off her edgier side on Monday afternoon when she stepped out of The Mark Hotel in New York City ahead of the gala

Mixed prints: Wintour showed off her edgier side on Monday afternoon when she stepped out of The Mark Hotel in New York City ahead of the gala

Theme: The 'Camp: Notes on Fashion' exhibition is a nod to Susan Sontag's 1964 essay 'Notes on "Camp,"' which was dedicated to 19th century poet and playwright Oscar Wilde

Theme: The ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ exhibition is a nod to Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay ‘Notes on “Camp,”‘ which was dedicated to 19th century poet and playwright Oscar Wilde

Man in charge: The exhibition was curated by Andrew Bolton (pictured), the head curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute

Man in charge: The exhibition was curated by Andrew Bolton (pictured), the head curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute

A lot to see: The exhibit features more than 250 outfits, accessories, and objects dating from the 17th century to the present

A lot to see: The exhibit features more than 250 outfits, accessories, and objects dating from the 17th century to the present

Hard to miss: The word 'camp' is splashed across a pink wall at the exhibition

Hard to miss: The word ‘camp’ is splashed across a pink wall at the exhibition 

The exhibition, which opens to the public on Thursday, May 9, was curated by Andrew Bolton and features more than 250 outfits, accessories, and objects dating from the 17th century to the present.   

With Sontag’s essay serving as a framework, the exhibit explores how ‘camp’ elements such as humor, artifice, and theatricality are expressed in fashion.   

The exhibit includes the Bjork’s unforgettable swan dress Bjork from the 2001 Academy Awards and the ‘Venus’ crinoline sheath gown from Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1995 couture collection, which Cardi B wore to Grammys earlier this year. 

‘We are going through an extreme camp moment, and it felt very relevant to the cultural conversation to look at what is often dismissed as empty frivolity but can be actually a very sophisticated and powerful political tool, especially for marginalized cultures,’ Bolton said of the theme in an interview with The New York Times.

Inspiration: With Sontag's essay serving as a framework, the exhibit explores how 'camp' elements such as humor, artifice, and theatricality are expressed in fashion

Inspiration: With Sontag’s essay serving as a framework, the exhibit explores how ‘camp’ elements such as humor, artifice, and theatricality are expressed in fashion

Definition: In Sontag's essay, the writer explains 'the essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration'

Definition: In Sontag’s essay, the writer explains ‘the essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration’

Iconic: The 'Venus' crinoline sheath gown from Thierry Mugler's Fall 1995 couture collection (right) is one of the many designer looks featured in the exhibit

Iconic: The ‘Venus’ crinoline sheath gown from Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1995 couture collection (right) is one of the many designer looks featured in the exhibit 

In real life: Cardi B wore Thierry Mugler's 'Venus' dress to the Grammys earlier this year

In real life: Cardi B wore Thierry Mugler’s ‘Venus’ dress to the Grammys earlier this year

Unforgettable: One person as the press preview couldn't' resist taking a photo of the famous swan dress worn by Bjork (inset)

Unforgettable: One person as the press preview couldn’t’ resist taking a photo of the famous swan dress worn by Bjork (inset) 

Red carpet moment: Bjork wore the funky dress to the 2001 Academy Awards

Red carpet moment: Bjork wore the funky dress to the 2001 Academy Awards

‘Whether it’s pop camp, queer camp, high camp, or political camp — Trump is a very camp figure — I think it’s very timely.’

The Met Gala began in 1946 as a way to raise money for the Costume Institute, but over the years, Wintour has turned the fundraiser into the hottest ticket in town. 

In honor of her hard work and dedication, the institute was renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center in 2014. 

Last year’s gala raised over $12 million for the museum, and tickets are notoriously expensive. A single chair costs a whopping $35,000, while many major designers are known to purchase entire tables for $200,000 to $300,000.

However, Women’s Wear Daily reported in April that three big names in the fashion world might not be schilling out as much for this year’s fashionable fundraiser.   

Anyone's guess: Wintour recently admitted that she has 'no idea' what people will be wearing to keep with the event's theme

Anyone’s guess: Wintour recently admitted that she has ‘no idea’ what people will be wearing to keep with the event’s theme 

Fitting: In a recent interview, Bolton said that 'we are going through an extreme camp moment' in today's culture

Fitting: In a recent interview, Bolton said that ‘we are going through an extreme camp moment’ in today’s culture 

Tribute: The exhibition paid homage to Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, aka Fanny and Stella, who were arrested for crossdressing in the 19th century

Tribute: The exhibition paid homage to Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, aka Fanny and Stella, who were arrested for crossdressing in the 19th century 

Good time: Members of the press were seen taking photos while touring the exhibit

Good time: Members of the press were seen taking photos while touring the exhibit 

Defined: Bolton said he has heard that 'camp is gender without genitals,' a sentiment he put on display in the exhibit

Defined: Bolton said he has heard that ‘camp is gender without genitals,’ a sentiment he put on display in the exhibit 

Unique: A head piece designed by Stephen Jones is in a display case at the museum

Unique: A head piece designed by Stephen Jones is in a display case at the museum 

First look: The exhibit opens to the public on Thursday, May 9

First look: The exhibit opens to the public on Thursday, May 9

First look: The exhibit opens to the public on Thursday, May 9

Ralph Lauren, Dior, and Calvin Klein reportedly didn’t buy tables to fill with celebrity guests at this year’s ‘Oscars of the East.’

However, this news doesn’t mean the design houses won’t be represented at the Met Gala at all — they may just be planning on a smaller presence.

A source with knowledge about the event told DailyMail.com that at least some of the designers named by WWD have purchased tickets to the event, suggesting it is likely that they will dress at least one or two celebrity attendees.

In the past, bigger brands like Ralph Lauren and Dior have bought up entire tables and invited several celebrities to sit with them — and, naturally, be dressed by them. For instance, in 2018, Ralph Lauren’s guests included Kerry Washington, Priyanka Chopra, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lily Aldridge, and Shailene Woodley.

Stunning: Wintour wore Chanel to last year's Met Gala, which was titled titled 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination'

Stunning: Wintour wore Chanel to last year’s Met Gala, which was titled titled ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’

Icon: Wintour (pictured in 2006) has chaired the black-tie fundraiser since 1995

Icon: Wintour (pictured in 2007) has chaired the black-tie fundraiser since 1995

Icon: Wintour (pictured left in 2006 and right in 2007) has chaired the black-tie fundraiser since 1995

Tribute: In honor of her hard work and dedication, the institute was renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center in 2014. Wintour is pictured in 2008

Tribute: In honor of her hard work and dedication, the institute was renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center in 2014. Wintour is pictured in 2010

Tribute: In honor of her hard work and dedication, the institute was renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center in 2014. Wintour is pictured in 2008 (left) and 2010 (right) 

Hint: Wintour (pictured in 2003) has already teased her outfit for the night, saying it will have 'millions of feathers'

Hint: Wintour (pictured in 2003) has already teased her outfit for the night, saying it will have ‘millions of feathers’ 

It is worth noting, however, that Calvin Klein skipped the event altogether last year.

It hasn’t been reported why the brands have opted for the change, whether it be money trouble, brand restructuring, or simply a desire to pull back from the star-studded extravaganza. 

Even if Dior, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren don’t show up, it’s sure to be a designer-packed even. Other brands expected to be there are Gucci (which is sponsoring the event), Louis Vuitton, and Burberry.

Wintour has already teased her outfit for the night. While she didn’t confirm it’s by Chanel at the time, she has worn the designer to the Met Gala nearly every single year — with the exception of 2012, when the theme was ‘Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.’ That year, she wore Prada.  

Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Wintour promised that her look for the night will have ‘millions of feathers’ — a clear reference to this year’s theme. 

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