Okay, so, let’s talk about this whole Met Gala thing and my little adventure trying to follow along. I’m not really a fashion guy, but you know, gotta stay in the loop. This year, I decided I’d really try to understand what all the fuss is about, especially with all the buzz around Tom Ford.

First things first, I did some digging. Who’s wearing what, who’s not there, the whole nine yards. Turns out, some of the big names like Rihanna and Blake Lively weren’t even there this year! Can you believe it? I mean, it’s like the Met Gala without them is not really the same, you know? Feels like something’s missing. They were the stars from previous years, like that time Rihanna wore the papal outfit, or when Kate Moss had that golden turban. Good stuff.
Then I started looking into who actually showed up. Saw that Kendall Jenner was there, she’s been there like nine times already. Gotta give her props for consistency. Also saw that Ne-Yo went to some after-party, looking sharp.
But what really got me was diving into Tom Ford’s fashion history. The guy’s a legend. I watched this video where he went through his whole career, showing off all these iconic looks. That was pretty cool, seeing how fashion has changed over the years. Really makes you appreciate the work that goes into these events. Some of the outfits at the Met Gala, like Sarah Jessica Parker’s tartan dress by Alexander McQueen and Erykah Badu’s sparkly top hat, are just iconic.
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
- Checked the guest list: Started by finding out who was going to be there and who wasn’t.
- Looked at the outfits: Spent hours scrolling through pictures of what everyone wore.
- Watched Tom Ford’s video: Got a little lesson in fashion history, which was pretty interesting.
- Compared with previous years: Noticed some big names were missing and remembered some of the best outfits from past Galas.
Honestly, it was a lot to take in. All these outfits, the history, the drama of who didn’t show up. It was a bit overwhelming, but hey, I learned a thing or two. And it made me realize how much work goes into just one night.

In the end, I still think most of it is way over my head, but it was a fun little project. Made me feel a bit more connected to the whole pop culture scene, even if it’s just for a little while. So yeah, that was my Met Gala experience. Not as glamorous as being there, but hey, I did my best from my couch!