Well, if this is what passes for intellectualism in some circles, we guess we’re happy to stay low-brow!
03.05.2022 - 04:55 / etcanada.com
One stylish mother! Elon Musk brought a very special lady to this year’s Met Gala — his mom, Maye Musk, and the pair seemed to have a great time at the star-studded celebration of fashion.
This year’s Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” with the controversial theme “Gilded Glamour and White Tie.” The concept is a homage to the United States’ Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.
Musk himself has been at the center of some controversy recently and has faced criticism for his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, with critics chastising him for not spending that money on philanthropic efforts.
Speaking with ET’s Rachel Smith on the carpet the the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, Musk defended the acquisition, arguing, “I do do a lot of things philanthropically.”
“Really, my companies are intended to do good for the future of humanity,” he continued. “With Tesla trying to accelerate the advances in sustainable transport and energy and SpaceX is um providing internet to the lesser [served] people of the world.”
“We are able to help Ukraine with the Starlink terminals and give connectivity, particularly in some of the hardest hit areas,” Musk added. “So, aspirationally, I am trying to do good for humanity and the future of civilization.”
Joined by his mom, Maye explained, “I told him not to take on the world and the universe and he didn’t listen. He doesn’t listen to his mom.”
The 50-year-old billionaire was all smiles as he posed for photos in an old-school tux and tails, while Maye, 74, looked sophisticatedly
Well, if this is what passes for intellectualism in some circles, we guess we’re happy to stay low-brow!
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Cara Delevingne had a freeing moment at the Met Gala! The 29-year-old model made a statement on Monday night when she arrived in a red suit by Dior Haute Couture. While ascending the steps at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, she opted for a dramatic wardrobe change. Delevingne took off her jacket, only to reveal her gold-painted torso adorned with gold chains.
Cara Delevingne had a freeing moment at the Met Gala! The supermodel turned heads on Monday night when she arrived in a red suit by Dior Haute Couture. While ascending the steps at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 29-year-old opted for a dramatic wardrobe change.
Cara Delevingne had a freeing moment at the Met Gala! The supermodel turned heads on Monday night when she arrived in a red suit by Dior Haute Couture. While ascending the steps at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, the 29-year-old opted for a dramatic wardrobe change. Delevingne took off her jacket, only to reveal her gold-painted torso adorned with gold chains.
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Rihanna may have skipped the 2022 Met Gala as she awaits the arrival of her and A$AP Rocky's first child, but her presence was felt by everyone who attended thanks to a special honor. The 34-year-old singer shared a look at a statue that was unveiled inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night, which shows her proudly showing off her baby bump.«Shut down the met in marble!» Rihanna captioned an Instagram clip, before referencing this year's Met Gala gilded age theme.
Lori Harvey's beauty regularly takes our breath away, but her abs had partygoers stunned on the Met Gala carpet on Monday! The 25-year-old model arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in a stunning custom Michael Kors Collection gown that featured a criss-cross bodice, highlighting abs that even the model's hunky actor star boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan, would be jealous of. This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with a concept paying homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.Dressed in the elegant black number with a train that seemed to go on for miles, Harvey kept true to the general nature of the controversial theme, exuding lavishness and glamour with two giant diamond rings on each hand and a matching pair of dangling diamond earrings. Harvey met her debut at 2017's Met Gala as part of Dolce & Gabanna's new DG Millennials.
Met Gala look? Two! Such was the case for a few celebrities that stepped out onto the red-carpeted steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in honor of the star-studded annual affair, themed this year as “In America: An Anthology of Fashion." The theme reflects the latter of a two-part exhibition on American fashion being featured at the Costume Institute, beginning May 7. Among the famous figures who sported transformational looks was 's Sydney Sweeney. The Tory Burch ambassador donned a custom dress with a sheer geometric corset and removable taffeta ball skirt that, once taken off, revealed a mini dress underneath.
The Met Gala 2022 took place on Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year's event marked the first return to normal service since the pandemic, with the 2020 event axed and 2021's Met Gala happening in September, not the usual first Monday in May date.
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Kendall Jenner's getting good at stealing the show!The 26-year-old model once again turned the biggest night in fashion into her own mini-show runway show when she arrived wearing on Monday at the 2022 Met Gala in New York City.The reality star dazzled in a black ballgown, which featured a revealing, semi-sheer black bodice and long, voluminous train. It was a stunningly opulent dress perfect for the night's theme, «Gilded Glamour and White Tie,» which was chosen to celebrate the exhibit, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion, Part 2.»Kendall, who made her Met Gala debut in 2014, is no stranger to breaking necks at record speeds.
Emma Stone knows how to make a statement — and how to rewear fashion! The 33-year-old actress looked breathtaking on the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala where she rocked a white-feathered dress that held major significance. Stone chose the Louis Vuitton dress she wore to her wedding after-party for this year's event, which was themed Gilded Glamour. Not only did she hit it out of the park with the gown that resembled a 1920s flapper look, think Daisy from, but Stone also proved she practices fashion sustainability.
Rihanna may have skipped the 2022 Met Gala as she awaits the arrival of her and A$AP Rocky's first child, but her presence was felt by everyone who attended thanks to a special honor. The 34-year-old singer shared a look at a statue that was unveiled inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night, which shows her proudly showing off her baby bump.«Shut down the met in marble!» Rihanna captioned an Instagram clip, before referencing this year's Met Gala gilded age theme.
this year's Met Gala was the perfect date night opportunity for some of showbusiness' hottest couples.The carpet kicked off in earnest with the splashy arrival of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
Jared Leto hit the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday, and showed up looking identical to Gucci creative director — and his longtime friend — Alessandro Michele.The 50-year-old star and the 49-year-old fashion designer donned matching cream colored tuxedos, adorned with floral embellishments, along with white dress shirts and bright red ties.They also matched when it came to their long, brunette locks, which they kept pinned back with shimmering hair clips. The duo rocked black gloves, black boots and brown Gucci clutches.As part of the act, the duo also mirrored each other when it came to their red carpet poses.This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion,» with the controversial theme «Gilded Glamour and White Tie.» The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.While Leto and Michele were perfect copies of each other, the Gucci director wasn't the only Leto doppelgänger!Swedish fashion star Fredrik Robertsson hit the carpet in an over-the-top silver ensemble that featured hundreds of metal rods that gave the outfit a strangely aquatic vibe, like the ensemble was inspired by and modeled after a lion fish.Somehow — likely due to Robertsson's passing resemblance to Leto — many news outlets and photographers misidentified Robertsson as Leto while reporting on the arrivals.
Kendall Jenner's getting good at stealing the show!The 26-year-old model once again turned the biggest night in fashion into her own mini-show runway show when she arrived wearing on Monday at the 2022 Met Gala in New York City.The reality star dazzled in a black ballgown, which featured a revealing, semi-sheer black bodice and long, voluminous train. It was a stunningly opulent dress perfect for the night's theme, «Gilded Glamour and White Tie,» which was chosen to celebrate the exhibit, «In America: An Anthology of Fashion, Part 2.»Kendall, who made her Met Gala debut in 2014, is no stranger to breaking necks at record speeds.