A-list stars went overboard with outrageous costumes at the Met Gala on Monday night in an effort to embrace the night’s ‘Camp’ theme and fans had a field day on social media creating a host of hilarious memes.
Serena Williams’ gown was likened to a cheese and ham omelette while Celine Dion’s dress was compared to a pasta drying rack and her headpiece matched with a dandelion after her appearance at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
In other hilarious observations, Charli XCX’s frilly gown was compared to a loofah, while Zendaya arrived dressed as Cinderella in a Tommy Hilfiger gown with users quick to cheekily re-cast the Disney classic with other guests from the New York extravaganza in hilarious memes – as Kylie and Kendall Jenner topped the hit list.
Something eggy going on? A-list stars went overboard with outrageous costumes at the Met Gala on Monday night in an effort to embrace the night’s ‘Camp’ theme and fans had a field day on social media creating a host of hilarious memes.
Dumb and Dumber: A-list stars went overboard with outrageous costumes at the Met Gala on Monday night in an effort to embrace the night’s ‘camp’ theme and fans had a field day on social media creating a host of memes as Kylie and Kendall Jenner were at the helm – as they were compared to Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels’ characters in the 1995’s Dumb and Dumber
As well as the characters of Dumb and Dumber, Kendall and Kylie were also – rather cheekily – likened to Cinderella’s ugly stepsisters due to their showgirl gowns from Versace. Many fans also compared the sisters’ orange and blue gowns to the ugly stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella from Cinderella.
Kendall, 23, took it all in stride, taking to her Instagram story by sharing a photo of the stepsisters from the original Disney animated movie in what was another nod to accepting the joke.
That was directly followed by a snap of her and Kylie together at the annual bash, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Cinderella cast: Another fan took things even further, comparing Cardi B in her red Thom Browne dress with massive train/quilt to Cinderella’s evil stepmother, and Lady Gaga in her neon pink Brandon Maxwell gown to the Fairy Godmother
Sisters: Kendall, 23, took it all in stride, taking to her Instagram story by sharing a photo of the stepsisters from the original Disney animated movie
Yum! It was not just Dumb and Dumber but also Daphne and Velma of Scooby Doo fame and even two cans of Fanta – in orange and grape flavours
Similar schemes: Other fans noticed similarities in Kendall and Kylie’s color scheme, comparing them to Lucy Punch’s Hattie and Jennifer Higham’s Olive from the 2004 fantasy comedy Ella Enchanted
Nailed it: Other fans compared their look to the 2004 comedy White Chicks
Charli XCX was compared to a loofah as she donned a very frilly yellow dress on the pink carpet
Other fans noticed similarities in Kendall and Kylie’s color scheme, comparing them to Lucy Punch’s Hattie and Jennifer Higham’s Olive from the 2004 fantasy comedy Ella Enchanted.
Another fan took things even further, comparing Cardi B in her red Thom Browne dress with massive train/quilt to Cinderella’s evil stepmother, and Lady Gaga in her neon pink Brandon Maxwell gown to the Fairy Godmother.
Other fans compared their look to the 2004 comedy White Chicks, which saw Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans as two undercover officers who don whiteface to go undercover for an operation.
Zendaya as Cinderella: Zendaya arrived in an elegant Tommy Hilfiger gown, a clear homage to Cinderella
Magical gown: Zendaya, who many thought was the ‘queen’ of the Met Gala last year, seemed determined to hold onto that unofficial title, with an elaborate Tommy Hilfiger gown that had a bit of magic as well
Animated gown: Accompanied by her stylist Law Roach, portraying the Fairy Godmother, whenever he waved his ‘magic wand,’ the actress’ dress lit up
Compare: Many fans also compared Kendall and Kylie’s orange and blue gowns to the ugly stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella from Cinderella
HA! Cardi was also likened to red blood cells due to her voluminous gown
Tink Winky, Dibsy, LaLa, PO… Cardi also bore a striking resemblance to the red Teletubby
Zendaya, who many thought was the ‘queen’ of the Met Gala last year, seemed determined to hold onto that unofficial title, with an elaborate Tommy Hilfiger gown that had a bit of magic as well.
Accompanied by her stylist Law Roach, portraying the Fairy Godmother, whenever he waved his ‘magic wand,’ the actress’ dress lit up in an incredible addition to the look.
True to form, Zendaya even lost one of her slippers, when heading up the staircase to go into the Met Gala, which E! called ‘the best part of the red carpet so far.’
Sweet treats: Kim Kardashian’s nude ensemble was hilariously compared to a croissant
Elaborate look: Proving at least one person could compete with Gaga, fans stated that Billy Porter – who arrived being held by a legion of shirtless men – was giving her a run for her money
Harry Porter! Billy’s outfit was likened to the Golden Snitch of Harry Potter fame in a hilarious meme
Katy Perry made headlines by wearing a massive chandelier on her head and around her waist, which lead to another stream of Disney comparisons.
Fans on social media compared Perry to the Beauty and the Beast character Lumiere, a sentient candlestick, who was voiced by Jerry Orbach in the 1991 animated film and played by Ewan McGregor in the 2017 live-action remake.
There were a number of other stars who went in character, with Janelle Monae as a version of the Mad Hatter, inspired by artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, in a Christian Siriano gown.
Katy or Lumiere: Katy Perry made headlines by wearing a massive chandelier on her head and around her waist, which lead to another Disney comparison
Fans on social media compared Perry to the Beauty and the Beast character Lumiere, a sentient candlestick, who was voiced by Jerry Orbach in the 1991 animated film and played by Ewan McGregor in the 2017 live-action remake
Hatter: There were a number of other stars who went in character, with Janelle Monae as a version of the Mad Hatter, inspired by artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali
I’m a Barbie girl! Country music superstar Kacey Musgraves made her Met Gala debut in a Barbie-inspired outfit by Jeremy Scott for Moschino which was perfect fodder for the Internet treatment
Country music superstar Kacey Musgraves made her Met Gala debut in a Barbie-inspired outfit by Jeremy Scott for Moschino which was perfect fodder for the Internet treatment.
Halsey rocked a red Atelier Prabal Gurung dress that gave off some serious Wonder Woman vibes. Lizzo also rocked an outfit that fans noticed was inspired by a look Shirley MacLaine showcased in the 1964 film What a Way to Go.
Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy also showed up in a Liberace-inspired look at the Met Gala.
Celine’s dress meanwhile was likened to pasta on a drying rack which the creator of the meme claiming the comparison was the ‘highest compliment’ for the iconic songstress.
All white? In a nod to the Avengers, fans claimed Benedict Cumberbatch had a Time Stone – which is one of the Infinity stones – pinned to his chest in his slick white suit
Celine Dion’s dress was compared to a pasta drying rack while her headpiece was likened to a dandelion
Pretty in pink? Liza Koshy’s bizarre boat-like dress was joked about for looking like she’s smuggled a TV under her frock
Ring, ring! After Gaga used a prop phone on the red carpet, a hilarious Twitter fan stated: ‘Lady Gaga calling the fashion police on these amateurs!’
Ha! One of Gaga’s four red carpet looks was compared to a very racy funeral ensemble
Cheeky! Gaga’s saucy display on the red carpet meant fans were hinting that they would lure a potential suitor with the sizzling moves
Liza Koshy looked incredible in a mini dress with a vast feathered rectangle adornment – which one Twitter user claimed looked like she was attempting to steal a television.
After Gaga used a prop phone on the red carpet, a hilarious Twitter fan stated: ‘Lady Gaga calling the fashion police on these amateurs!’ Proving at least one person could compete with Gaga, fans stated that Billy Porter – who arrived being held by a legion of shirtless men – was giving her a run for her money.
Elle Fanning was even likened to a fellow celebrity as she sported a similar ensemble to the actress’ get-up in 1999 hit Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, with the user writing: ‘Heather Graham walked so Elle Fanning could run’.
Wonder Woman: Halsey rocked a red Atelier Prabal Gurung dress that gave off some serious Wonder Woman vibes
Endless… It was not just one fan but many who drew the comparisons between Halsey and the superheroine
Golden girl: Following Kim’s croissant likeness and the Jenner sisters Fanta similarities, Karlie Kloss was compared to a Ferrero Rocher
Lizzo’s look: Lizzo also rocked an outfit that fans noticed was inspired by a look Shirley MacLaine showcased in the 1964 film What a Way to Go.
Elle’s look: Elle Fanning also rocked a Miu Miu look inspired by Heather Graham’s character in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Ryan as Liberace: Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy also showed up in a Liberace-inspired look at the Met Gala
The Met Gala is the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and is the most glittery and exclusive event on the New York fashion calendar.
It is famous for attracting luminaries of Hollywood, of fashion, music, sports, TV and the stage for an evening of fashion and charity to mark the museum’s spring exhibit. This year, the exhibit and gala are dedicated to the idea of ‘camp,’ as defined by Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay Notes on ‘Camp.’
The Met Gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit, is always chaired by a team of high-wattage celebrities, and this year is no exception.
The event is chaired by pop star and actress-of-the-moment Lady Gaga, tennis star Serena Williams, and singer Harry Styles, along with Gucci designer Alessandro Michele and, as always, Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
Puffy shirt: Harry Styles’ look was compared to the ‘puffy shirt’ on Seinfeld
Jared’s iCarly bit: Fans compared Jared Leto bringing a prosthetic of his own head to Gibby from iCarly
Ha! Frank Ocean’s very low-key ensemble meant he was compared to a security guard who was working to protect make-up artists James Charles
Inside the invite-only Met Gala: Anna Wintour approves the guest list… and stars pay $35,000 per seat
Anna Wintour has the final say over each person on the guest list
The annual Met Gala extravaganza raises money for the museum’s Costume Institute kicks off the Met’s annual major fashion exhibition — look out, because the theme is ‘camp.’
And the more outrageous the outfit, the better for the Met Gala red carpet, where the A-listers strut their stuff, usually in the most eye-popping ensemble they can find to match the theme.
Last year, Rihanna showed up in full papal-esque regalia, and Madonna wore a regal black gown – with a see-through cross in the bodice – to go along with the ‘Heavenly Bodies’ concept.
Want a seat? They go for $35,000 a piece.
Attendance is by invitation only, and word has it that Vogue editor extraordinaire Anna Wintour has the final say over each person on the guest list.
Organizers did reveal a smattering of names last month — members of the so-called ‘host committee’ — and so expect to see Jennifer Lopez, Bradley Cooper, Katy Perry and Priyanka Chopra.
Wintour co-chairs the event this year with an eclectic mix of boldface names — Gucci designer Alessandro Michele, pop diva Lady Gaga, British singer Harry Styles and tennis superstar Serena Williams.
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Lady Gaga’s dream theme! The pop star embraced ‘camp’ on the Met Gala red carpet
So what exactly is ‘camp’?
The museum’s exhibition is based on ‘Notes on Camp,’ an essay written in 1964 by American author Susan Sontag.
‘Camp is by nature subversive (…) confronting and challenging the status quo,’ the Costume Institute’s head curator Andrew Bolton said Monday at a press event about the exhibition before the gala.
‘In the end, the purpose of camp is to put a smile on our faces and a warm glow in our hearts.’
Some of the items in the exhibition might best explain the theme: the ‘swan dress’ worn by Bjork to the Oscars, a glittering costume worn by flamboyant US singer Liberace, a shower head necklace designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe in the 1980s.
‘We’re experiencing a resurgence of camp — not just in fashion, but in culture in general,’ said Bolton.
‘Camp tends to come to the fore in moments of social and political instability. The 1960s was one such moment as were the 1980s.’
The exhibition ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ — a play on the title of Sontag’s essay — formally opens at the Met on Thursday and runs through September 8.