Met Gala 2017: What Comme Des Garçons Looks Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, and More Should Wear
Come Monday night, the biggest celebrities in the world will descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Costume Institute Gala. While past themes have lent themselves to an open-eded parade of glamorous ballgowns and pretty dresses, this year’s theme, which honors Comme Des Garçons’ Rei Kawakubo is far more focused in its aesthetic: sculptural, over-the-top, and very conceptual. So while many of Hollywood may have a hard time wrapping their minds around what they are going to wear, we’ve compiled a dozen looks from Comme Des Garçons runway shows over the years and matched them with the celebrity who might be most comfortable wearing that particular ensemble. For Selena Gomez, a straight-jacket like sweater—to help her keep her hands to herself, of course. For Dakota Johnson, a cocoon-like concoction that incorporates just one shade of grey (sometimes simple is better). For more of our suggestions, click through.
1Katy Perry
What: Fall 2017 Why: In case she actually does want to feel like a plastic bag.
2Kim Kardashian
What: Fall 2016 Why: She’s had a particularly stressful year. This dress could double as a massage table mid-dessert course.
3Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen
What: Spring 2011 Why: The sisters exclusively pose together, already—this will just make it all the more easy.
4Gigi Hadid
What: Fall 2012 Why: Millennial Pink for the ultimate Millennial model.
5Justin Bieber
What: Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus 2011 Why: It is about time Bieber reclaimed his Prince of Pop crown.
6Lady Gaga
What: Fall 2017 Why: A disco stick, IRL. Also: not that different from her ensemble last year.
7The Weeknd
What: Comme Des Garcons Homme Plus Spring Summer 2016 Why: Should he feel self-conscious about cutting off his famous hair.
8Gwyneth Paltrow
What: Spring 2017 Why: She famously said the Gala “sucked.” In case she changes her mind, she can sneak in unnoticed.
9Selena Gomez
What: Spring 2017 Why: She famously can’t keep her hands to herself. This will help.
10Miley Cyrus
What: Fall 2013 Why: It’s practically understated compared to her typical color schemes.
11Kris Jenner
What: Spring 2017 Why: Kris Jenner: secretly part-Scottish!
12Dakota Johnson
What: Fall 2017 Why: With a shape like this, one shade of grey will suffice.
