A short spoken commentary (YouTube) reviewing Met Gala 2022 red-carpet looks. The speaker praises Blake Lively (reversible train, co-chair), Kid Cudi (Kenzo cape, hometown pride), Kim Kardashian (Marilyn Monroe/Bob Mackie reference), and Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade (thoughtful couple moment). The speaker also lists less successful looks (Lenny Kravitz, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner), noting fit, theme mismatch, and styling concerns. The piece is subjective and framed as the speaker's opinion on who took risks successfully and who missed the mark.
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I mean, hands down, Blake Lively, I think she was just a stunner. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, not to take anything away from him. Right. But they were also co chairs of the gala, so it was so appropriate. They were some of the first people to walk the red carpet or those big steps. And she just knocked it. I mean, with this reversible train. It was drama and wow. And it was a total ode to New York City, which I thought was great. I think Kid Cudi was really cool as a guy. I really liked what he was wearing, and I love that he's like a hometown guy. That Kenzo cape was just. It was stunning. And again, I think there's a balance at the Met Gala, where it's a step down from, like a costume ball, but taking enough chances and still not being basic. And I think he walked that line just beautifully, and he was loving it. I'm tied between Kim Kardashian, where I really did like that Marilyn Monroe. I loved what she did with her hair. I thought she was quite elegant. I thought it was really interesting that it was the Marilyn. You know, it's an original Bob Mackie that was Marilyn Monroe's, and then Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade. That it was just such a powerful couple moment. So much thought is put into these outfits. So hers was an ode to Diane Carroll. And I thought that was just beautiful. My three were stressed, and I do always feel a little bad saying these things. I think Lenny Kravitz just look. Vampire Diary. It just wasn't. It just wasn't working. And it's subjective. This is my opinion. Someone else could absolutely love it. Nicki Minaj. It didn't fit. It just didn't fit. Like fit her body not fit. The theme did not fit. It was going to fall off like it was a millisecond from a malfunction. Kylie Jenner. The hat, the bridal. I was not a fan of the hat and the veil and the. It just. It felt messy and not thought through. All of this is about taking chances. Some people that have been my worst dress for Grammys or Oscars were best dressed here and vice versa. This is all that is what fashion is. Whether you're on the red carpet or you're getting dressed in the morning, you have to take some chances. Sam.
