Stylist Mike Adler Leather Loves – Met Gala!

Stylist Mike Adler Leather Loves – Met Gala!

Stylist Mike Adler Leather Loves – Met Gala!

30th October 2020

 

With the recent London BAFTA’s event presented virtually, celebrities dressed for a live online audience as virtual host and subsequent live video effects controlled the award ceremony. Also in August, MTV built multiple stages throughout New York for their MTV Video Music Awards as celebrity performances were live fed around the globe—I couldn’t help but reminisce of the Costume Institute MET Gala and how this pandemic may shape its future within our new world fashion industry. 

Since 1973, the worlds ultra A-list and notable newcomers have attended the highly coveted Costume Institute Charity fundraiser more commonly known as the MET Gala—fashioned by Vogue Magazines Anna Wintour post 1995 its reach is among the largest global audience for any event of its kind. The changing annual theme provides unparalleled opportunity to designer and stylist, with a limitless mentality it has showcased some of the worlds very best and most extravagant fashions—creating some of the most Iconic celebrity dressing moments in history.

Ruffles, crystals, sequins, boning, feathers — from the most iconic pairing of Gianni Versace and Donatella in their namesake label at the 1996 MET Gala, leather has made some striking appearances on its red carpet! Actresses and notable designers of The Row Mark Kate and Ashley’s Olsen’s full leather ensembles dominated the 2019 headlines as did the full pink leather Moschino Barbie doll presentation worn by Kacey Musgraves. 

In continuing my series, I present my edit of absolute Leather Loves—from the amazing years of the Costume Institute’s red carpet for you to discover or relive and enjoy!

Xx Mike

 

Amal Clooney wearing a leather corseted gown by John Galliano for Margeila at the 2015 MET GALA – China: Looking through the looking Glass

 

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen wearing Vintage black leather CHANEL at the 2019 Costume Institutes MET GALA – Camp: Notes on Fashion

 

Kacey Musgraves wearing Moschino leather barbie doll jacket and gown at the 2019 Costume Institutes MET GALA – Camp: Notes on Fashion

 

Beyonce wearing a Givenchy leather bodice gown by Riccardo Tisci at the 2013 Costume Institue MET GALA themed Punk: Chaos to Couture

 

Shailene Woodley in Ralph Lauren leather dress at the 2018 Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute MET Gala

 

Gisele wearing an Alexander Wang leather dress at the 2010 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala Superheros: Fashion and Fantasy

 

Constance Jablonski wearing a leather harness with a hand-sculpted metal dress by Wes Gordon at the 2013 Costume Institute MET GALA themed Punk: Chaos to Couture

 

Anja Rubik wearing Anthony Vaccarello red leather mini dress at the 2013 Costume Institute MET GALA themed Punk: Chaos to Couture

 

Sienna Miller in Burberry leather studded jacket at the 2013 Costume Institute MET Gala themed Punk: Chaos to Couture

 

Doutzen Kroes wearing Theyskens Thoery quilted leather gown at the 2013 Costume Institute’s Punk: Chaos to Couture themed MET Gala

 

Bella Hadid wearing Gareth Pugh x Chrome Hearts at the 2018 Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala

 

Rihanna wear embossed crocodile leather applique Tom Ford dress at the 2012 Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations Costume Institute Gala

 

Alexa Chung wearing Christopher Kane Leather dress at the 2012 Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations Costume Institute Gala

 

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton leather detailed dress at the 2018 Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala