Over the last 12 months, we’ve been exposed to some of the most memorable moments in fashion. But the most popular of all? Blake Lively at the Met Gala.
The actress’ eye-popping Versace gown that went from one color to another on the red carpet was named the most influential celebrity of 2022, in a study conducted by digital agency Media Vision that looked at more than 200 fashion moments. Selected Moments.We calculate your most influential moments based on search volume, engagement and social media stats.
For the 2022 Met Gala’s theme “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” and dress code “Gilded Glamor,” Lively wore a New York City-inspired Atelier Versace gown. She walked the red carpet in a shimmering rose gold dress with extravagant bows that paid homage to the State Building and New York City’s architectural intricacies.
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As the bow unwound, it transformed into a cascading blue train inspired by the changing colors of the Statue of Liberty over the years. A tiered crown with seven rays also paid homage to the famous statue, and the blue train featured elements of Grand Central Station’s constellation decoration.
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Another Met Gala moment ranked in the top 10 most influential, with Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe dress coming in second. She followed her sister Kourtney Kardashian closely, thanks to the Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress she wore while marrying Travis Barker in Italy.
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Florence Pugh’s Valentino Gown, the label’s favorite hot pink color, came in at number four. She wore the dress to the brand’s couture show in Rome, and after controversy arose over the sheerness of the dress, she hushed up her body shamers.
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Fashion Week moments dominated the rest of the Top 10, with Bella Hadid’s spray-on Coperni dress in Paris, Kate Moss on the Bottega Veneta catwalk in Milan, and Julia Fox’s cut front row. rice field.
Royal fashion is also on the list, and it even named the earrings chosen by the Princess of Wales for the Queen’s funeral.
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On the first Monday in May 2023, the Met Gala will be held again in memory of the late Lagerfeld.