Nicole Kidman in black and white Balenciaga at the Met Gala: cool tribute to fashion?
07/05/2024 11:57
Nicole Kidman's black and white Balenciaga gown didn't seem on theme to me when I first saw it, but she said it was a tribute to the Sleeping Beauties theme in that it was a remake of a 1951 Balenciaga gown she saw in a photo, recreated by their current creative director, Demna. (The Met Gala exhibit contains so many fragile and archival gowns that were "reawakened" for display.) In that respect it's an incredible gown and who wouldn't want to wear this? Imagine seeing a gorgeous 70-year-old gown and asking for it to be remade for you. Nicole was clearly enjoying the drama of it . . .