The Met Gala is, as the kids today say, extra. It’s always been extra and continues to be extra by design. This year’s theme - camp - seemed destined to bring out the very extraest exta in all the richest and famousest among us. And for some it did. And others wouldn't know camp if it hit them in the fucking face.
But, good news. The queers, and many of the queer favs, at the event this year came out swinging from the chandeliers (or, in Katy Perry’s case, wearing one). So in a week filled with so much rage-inducement, a little joy in the effervescent frivolity of fashion. No, it won’t save the world and stop the ice caps from melting. But, at least for a little while, I hope it makes you smile. Or, you know, boobie wink.
All hail the Queen of Fashionable Cubism! Eyes, everywhere. Lips, who knows. Hats, so many! Winking boobie? FLIRTING, BUT MAKE IT FASHION.
WINK WINK: @JanelleMonae's had an eye-catching outfit at the #MetGala. pic.twitter.com/dzkd7vcutw
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) May 7, 2019
Lena Waithe
Yes, black drag queens invented (or inventend, whatever works) camp. While I'm not sure anything can top last year’s Rainbow Cape, this is close. Oh, did I mention the pinstripes are lyrics to “I’m Coming Out.”
Lady Gaga
Please, like Gaga was gonna fuck up camp.
Danai Gurira
This isn’t necessarily camp, but damn it’s HOT.
Tracee Ellis Ross (Bonus: Sarah Paulson Photobomb)
Is it even the Met Gala if Sarah doesn’t photobomb someone famous with totally relatable emotions?
Kristen Stewart
I can’t say I approve and it’s definitely not camp. But it’s fascinating to watch K-Stew reintroduce herself as punk rock Meg Ryan.
Tessa Thompson
Yes, Mistress. Right away, Mistress. Whatever you want, Mistress.
p.s. I feel this picture on a deep spiritual level. In my pants.
Makes me SMILE !
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