Given the medieval history of its subject matter, the red carpet for this year’s Met Gala theme — “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”— was always going to be an ode to opulence. While some stars missed the religious memo, most came dressed to impress — and gave Pope Francis a run for his money in the process.
But just because the majority of the attendees showed up dripping in ornate, painstakingly handcrafted custom couture and Lorraine Schwartz diamonds with price tags that would make Abraham do a double take doesn’t mean Hollywood’s biggest stars didn’t leave room for some high street beauty. Ahead, check out every famous face who wore drugstore beauty to worship at the church of fashion of Met Gala 2018.
Evan Rachel Wood
With head-to-toe gold the look of the evening, hairstylist John D. knew Wood’s hair had to be simple and chic as to not overshadow her hand-beaded feathers. The trick to keeping her low bun in place all night: an extra-hold spray that leaves the hair soft, not crunchy.
With head-to-toe gold the look of the evening, hairstylist John D. knew Wood’s hair had to be simple and chic as to not overshadow her hand-beaded feathers. The trick to keeping her low bun in place all night: an extra-hold spray that leaves the hair soft, not crunchy.