Of the many photo-worthy moments, dresses, and guests at yesterday's Met Gala, Amal Clooney in her tiered, ruby gown, was among the most elegant. The gown, created by John Galliano-who was named creative director of Maison Margiela late last year-was an elaborate construction; its armor-like bodice contrasted with the skirt's soft, occasionally embellished folds.
In red-carpet red, much like the shade Galliano used to great effect in his debut collection for Margiela, it was well-suited to the Gala's China-inspired theme. Rather than camouflage Clooney, wife of dapper Georgeand probably now the world's most famous human-rights attorney, it made her stand out.
In case anyone doubted this was Vogue-approved, the magazine posted a behind-the-scenes Instagram of the gown's fitting: Anna Wintour looks on beside two attendants in the uniform white lab coats of Maison Margiela. Galliano beams.
It's a nice moment for the designer, considering it represents a landmark in his road to recovery after his highly visible fall from grace. It also happens to be completely antithetical to the original ethos and designs of Martin Margiela, the founder of Maison Margiela.[qz]
