Katy Perry was a stunning vision in red as she arrived at the 2017 Met Gala on Monday in New York City.
The singer, 32, is a co-chair of the star-studded event held at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art. And the newly buzz cut blonde star lived up to her reputation for loving bold fashion.
Katy stood out from the crowd in a stunning red tulle and silk chiffon gown with a mix of brocade, satin ribbon and semi sheer panels.
The veil was embroidered and the gauzy material from the headdress trailed behind her as she walked along with the gown’s train.
The Roar star added nail art and three giant diamond rings and a pair of red Tabi boots.
Katy’s choice of Galliano will no doubt raise eyebrows.
The controversial designer made headlines around the world in 2011 with antisemitic remarks directed at a woman sitting in a Paris cafe.
In his tirade caught on camera, Galliano had declared his love for Hitler and called a woman ‘a f*****g ugly Jewish bitch’, adding: ‘People like you would be dead today. Your mothers, your forefathers would all be f*****g gassed and f*****g dead.’
As a result he was sacked from Christian Dior and convicted in a French court of making racist and antisemitic comments. He subsequently attributed his behavior to his alcohol addiction issues and sought rehab treatment.
The annual red carpet fundraiser has the theme of Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo and the ‘Art of the In-Between.’
This references Tokyo-based Kawakubo’s east meets west aesthetic.
It is the first time the gala and exhibit has focused on one living designer since 1983, when it highlighted the work of Yves Saint Laurent.
Later in the evening, Katy changed outfits and took to the stage to perform in a bizarre black PVC ensemble.
The singer paired briefs with cropped stockings and suspenders as well as a bra top made from the shiny vinyl material.
Her new buzz cut was on full view as she ran through a number of her hits including Chained To The Rhythm, Dark Horse and Teenage Dream.
Joining Katy as co-chairs are Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen and Pharrell Williams.
Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton, told AP that Kawakubo is considered the world’s ‘most important and influential designer’ of the moment and ‘has consistently defined and re-defined the aesthetics of our time.’
Known for bold, experimental clothing, Kawakubo’s designs have an austere aesthetic and a cult following.
The 74-year-old officially founded her cerebral design house in 1973 to critical acclaim – and was dubbed ‘anti-fashion’ for challenging the notions of beauty with her innovative aesthetic.
Comme des Garcons has been showing collections in Paris each season since 1981.
The Metropolitan Museum in New York – where the annual gala is held – is displaying 120 Comme des Garçons womenswear designs by Kawakubo, spanning the past 35 years, since her first Paris show.
