THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Masked celebrities dazzled on the red carpet of the Met Gala this year, which presented a scaled-down version of the prestigious fashion event with only 400 or so guests on the list. COVID-19 may have curbed the flamboyance of the annual gala, but it certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm with which some of the biggest celeb names strutted their style in an ode to ‘American independence’. Vogue matriarch Anna Wintour presided over the fashion forward crowds, with host Billie Eilish emerging as one of the best-dressed of the night, styled in a peach Oscar de la Renta gown that was a throwback to old-world glam. Eilish not only stunned onlookers with her statement, but also drew cheers from her corresponding Instagram post where she revealed she only agreed to wear the celebrated designer provided they go fur-free moving forward. Another big names of the night was singer Lil Nas X going full on gladiator, while model Iman glowed in gold in a brocade jumpsuit paired with a tiered, feathered overskirt and a matching headpiece by British-American designer Harris Reed. Her outfit was a throwback to the American golden age. Whether it hit the mark or not depends on personal taste; but what we can at least safely say is that the annual event did signal a start of good things to come despite the pandemic raging on. [COMMENT BY: Bindu Rai, Entertainment Editor]
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