What would Yeezus do?
No question may be more relevant at the 2018 Met Gala.
When the theme—"Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic
Imagination"—was first announced, there was speculation that designers
and their one-of-a-kind pieces could cross over from inspired fashion to
just plain offensive garb. The first Monday of May has a habit of
featuring bare assets, after all. And with a theme deeply rooted in
conservative beliefs, there may be some conflict. Of course, that's what
the theme is intended to do—"to create a dialogue between fashion and
the masterworks of religious art in the museum's holdings," as Vogue would put it—and to show how religion has influenced art.
It'll be an interesting red carpet to say the least. But it won't be the first time faith and fashion have merged.
Whether channeling god-like glory, spiritual awakening or simply a
celestial aesthetic, celebrities have used Christian motifs to express
themselves before. Ahead, all the times you've seen a nod to religion on
the red carpet.
Beyonce
Holy moly! Queen B looked like a golden Virgin Mary at
the 2017 Grammys. The headpiece, especially, resembled halos
in Christian iconography.
Nicki Minaj
While other looks may have been inspired by Christian
motifs, the "MotorSport" rapper took a more literal route at the 2012
Grammys, wearing a red satin robe and walking alongside a pope-like
figure.
Lady Gaga
Mother Monster or Mother Superior? The "Poker Face"
singer was outfitted in a structural, see-through dress and an
exaggerated nun-like veil while performing on tour.
Katy Perry
While the "Firework" singer wore this Virgin Mary-laden
look by Dolce & Gabbana to the 2013 Met Gala (when the theme was
"Punk: Chaos to Couture"), she should've have reserved the dress for
this year's Catholicism theme.
Madonna
The pop queen may be the master of reinvention, but her mid-1980s
Like a Virgin
looks may be Madonna's most recognizable. She was part sexy bride, part
devout virgin, wearing all white and large Christian crosses.
Victoria's Secret Angels
Sent from lingerie heaven, Victoria's Secret angels, like
Barbara Fialho, spread their wings for us mere mortals.
High Fashion
This year's theme, "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the
Catholic Imagination," examines the relationship between fashion and
faith. Luxury Italian designers, like Dolce & Gabbana, are heavily
influenced by the Vatican, whether their modern designs align with
biblical teachings or not.
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