It’s a three-peat!Billie Eilishis back on theMet Galared carpet this year, marking her third appearance on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s steps for fashion’s biggest night.After first appearing at the event back in September 2021, the “Bad Guy” singer was sure to accept this year’s invitation for “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” — the theme of this year’s soiree honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld.Eilish, who isno stranger to Chanel(just one of the fashion houses Lagerfeld left a lasting impact on), did not disappoint with her selection for this year’s ensemble.Jamie McCarthy/GettyThe Grammy winner opted for a gothic black and lace gown, complete with a high neck, embellished tulle skirt and crystal harness. She paired the edgy look with dramatic lace sleeves, above-the-knee stockings and towering platform heels.Last year, the singer stunned ina gold Gucci gown featuring a corset bodice and green detailing, a lilac flower attached at the front and embroidered long lace sleeves. Her jewelry included a black choker and her black hair was pulled into a choppy updo.Billie Eilish.GettyDuringVogue’s live stream of the red carpet, Eilish shared that her gown was made of “all existing materials so we didn’t have to waste a bunch of stuff — this all already existed, and [we] just wanted to be as eco-friendly as possible.“For her Gala debut in 2021, where she also served as the youngest co-chair of the event in history alongside Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman, the “Happier Than Ever” singer wore a peach Oscar de la Renta corset ball gown with off-complete with a tulle skirt and an off-the-shoulder neckline. The look, which exuded Old-Hollywood glamour, was paired with a blonde bob, sultry black eyeliner and a pinky-brown lipstick.John Shearer/WireImageThe inspiration behind the look? Holiday Barbie, she told Keke Palmer on the red carpet.“It was my favorite thing in the world,” she said of her selection for 2021’sIn America: A Lexicon of Fashion. “I would ask for them for Christmas every single year. The dresses, genuinely that was my inspiration.“Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.Eilish, who has been a vegan for nearly a decade, revealed on Instagram that she only agreed to wear de la Renta’s design if the label agreedto swear off its use of fur.“Thank you@oscardelarentafor designing this BEAUTIFUL dress and bringing my ideas and vision to life,” she wrote in an Instagram post showcasing the look. “it was an honor to wear this dress knowing that going forward oscar de la renta will be completely fur-free!!!!” she wrote onInstagramafter the Met Gala red carpet.Jamie McCarthy/GettyShe continued: “i am beyond thrilled that@fernandogarciam1205and@tokibunbunand the entire team heard me on this issue, and have now made a change that makes an impact for the greater good, not only for animals but also for our planet and environment too. i’m honored to have been a catalyst and to have been heard on this matter. i urge all designers to do the same.“Later in the evening, she changed into another custom Oscar de la Renta gown, this time a dark red number featuring a thigh-high slit and paired with matching Jimmy Choo heels.
It’s a three-peat!
Billie Eilishis back on theMet Galared carpet this year, marking her third appearance on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s steps for fashion’s biggest night.
After first appearing at the event back in September 2021, the “Bad Guy” singer was sure to accept this year’s invitation for “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” — the theme of this year’s soiree honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld.
Eilish, who isno stranger to Chanel(just one of the fashion houses Lagerfeld left a lasting impact on), did not disappoint with her selection for this year’s ensemble.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty
The Grammy winner opted for a gothic black and lace gown, complete with a high neck, embellished tulle skirt and crystal harness. She paired the edgy look with dramatic lace sleeves, above-the-knee stockings and towering platform heels.
Last year, the singer stunned ina gold Gucci gown featuring a corset bodice and green detailing, a lilac flower attached at the front and embroidered long lace sleeves. Her jewelry included a black choker and her black hair was pulled into a choppy updo.
Billie Eilish.Getty
DuringVogue’s live stream of the red carpet, Eilish shared that her gown was made of “all existing materials so we didn’t have to waste a bunch of stuff — this all already existed, and [we] just wanted to be as eco-friendly as possible.”
For her Gala debut in 2021, where she also served as the youngest co-chair of the event in history alongside Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman, the “Happier Than Ever” singer wore a peach Oscar de la Renta corset ball gown with off-complete with a tulle skirt and an off-the-shoulder neckline. The look, which exuded Old-Hollywood glamour, was paired with a blonde bob, sultry black eyeliner and a pinky-brown lipstick.
John Shearer/WireImage
The inspiration behind the look? Holiday Barbie, she told Keke Palmer on the red carpet.
“It was my favorite thing in the world,” she said of her selection for 2021’sIn America: A Lexicon of Fashion. “I would ask for them for Christmas every single year. The dresses, genuinely that was my inspiration.”
Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.
Eilish, who has been a vegan for nearly a decade, revealed on Instagram that she only agreed to wear de la Renta’s design if the label agreedto swear off its use of fur.
“Thank you@oscardelarentafor designing this BEAUTIFUL dress and bringing my ideas and vision to life,” she wrote in an Instagram post showcasing the look. “it was an honor to wear this dress knowing that going forward oscar de la renta will be completely fur-free!!!!” she wrote onInstagramafter the Met Gala red carpet.
She continued: “i am beyond thrilled that@fernandogarciam1205and@tokibunbunand the entire team heard me on this issue, and have now made a change that makes an impact for the greater good, not only for animals but also for our planet and environment too. i’m honored to have been a catalyst and to have been heard on this matter. i urge all designers to do the same.”
Later in the evening, she changed into another custom Oscar de la Renta gown, this time a dark red number featuring a thigh-high slit and paired with matching Jimmy Choo heels.
source: people.com
