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Met Gala's Most Daring Looks: Naked Illusions to Royal Rock
3 May
Summary
- Cher's 1974 gown caused a sensation, deemed 'naked' by critics.
- Princess Diana removed the corset from her Dior dress for comfort.
- Rihanna's 2015 Guo Pei gown became an instant internet meme.
The Met Gala has long been a stage for iconic and often daring fashion statements. In 1974, Cher captivated attendees in a sheer, bedazzled Bob Mackie gown, famously dubbed the 'naked illusion' dress, which generated significant buzz and controversy.
Princess Diana made a memorable appearance in 1996 wearing a navy blue Dior slip dress. Notably, she removed the corset without the designer's knowledge, finding the altered, more sensuous silhouette liberating.
Later, in 1999, Liv Tyler and Stella McCartney embraced a "Rock Style" theme with playful, homemade "Rock Royalty" t-shirts, opting for a casual yet iconic moment.
More recently, Rihanna's 2015 appearance in a Guo Pei creation featured a voluminous yellow gown with an enormous train, quickly becoming one of her most memed looks.
Other notable moments include Lady Gaga's transformative four-part ensemble in 2019 and Kim Kardashian's controversial choice of Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress in 2022, solidifying the Met Gala's status as a premier fashion event.
