It's hard to stand out at an event like the Met Gala, where hundreds of celebrities descend in their finest custom fashion to fundraise for the Costume Institute. Stars like Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, and Gigi Hadid have attended for several years and bring a precedent for jaw-dropping fashion with them. But this year, a cohort of rising fashion stars ascending the museum's famed steps for their Met Gala debuts proved the power of a first impression—and staying true to personal style, all while embracing the "Garden of Time" dress code.
First came stylist Danielle Goldberg's cadre of It-girls. She has a knack for bringing out clients' personalities without ever veering into costume territory, proven by her roster of first-time Met Gala guests. Ayo Edebiri elevated ombré florals in a Loewe halter gown with 3D appliqués and an open back; Greta Lee walked right behind her in a Loewe naked dress that was more subversive than straightforwardly sexy thanks to a curved neckline that jutted out from the bodice. While the pair both had greenhouse florals on their mood boards, the textures and color palettes didn't feel like conventional flower motifs.
