In vintage couture and a world of Chanel-inspired camellias. In pearls, chains and black ties, especially those worn by women, the A-list crowd at the Met Gala largely passed muster in embracing Karl Lagerfeld, the man of the evening on fashion’s biggest night.
Most. Not all. Over-the-top dressing on the first Monday in May isn't dead. Misinterpreting or outright ignoring the night's dress code isn't buried. But this time around, there was an air of respect, a nod to authenticity “in honor of Karl,” as the fundraising party's visionary, Anna Wintour, requested.
