Coined the Met Gala of the West Coast, the fourth annual Academy Museum Gala was star studded with Hollywood’s brightest celebrities showcasing their red carpet style in the most astounding way.
Held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, the fundraiser supports cinema exhibits and public programming.
‘Skims’ founder Kim Kardashian looked clean and pristine in an all white Thierry Mugler corset with the matching maxi jacket that draped off her shoulders. Her clear heels felt Cinderella-like, and her diamond Tiffany & Co necklace was encrusted with the finest jewels.
Kim wasn’t the only one in attendance from the Kardashian clan, as her younger sisters Kendall and Kylie were also both on the scene. Kylie who often channels Kim, also opted for designer Thierry Mugler. With a nude sequins transparent top, Kylie served sex-appeal with cutouts at her hip.
Contrary to Mugler, the supermodel of the family, Kendall Jenner looked like a class act in a black Schiaparelli dress that was very demure and cutesy.
Known for her amazing award speeches, Sheryl Lee Ralph looked stunning in a cream strapless Sophie Couture gown. Her dress accentuated her curves and looked absolutely incredible on the 67-year old actress.
Ralph wasn’t the only one showcasing her curves as Taraji P. Henson was another break out star of the evening in a gold Tamara Ralph look. Strapless and characterized with a deep v-neck plunge line, Henson’s dress gave us, “I’m coming out and I want the world to know” (in Diana Ross voice).
Ava Duvernay and Davine Joy both opted for Louis Vuitton to the Academy Museum Gala, with Duvernay looking sizzling hot in a red draped gown that had a cow neck bodice.
Joy, who’s known for rocking exaggerated silhouettes, took us back to the nineteenth century with her cage crinoline that gave her gown a cylindrical shape.
Serving runway realness at the Gala was none other than Kerry Washington. Elegant and appeasing to the eye, she wore a black and white floral print Carolina Herrera dress. Washington looked magnificent and dynamite in this black and white frock.
Showcasing a different interpretation of black and white was Quinta Brunson who wore a strapless houndstooth dress that felt on trend this season. Perhaps one would have thought that she arrived in Chanel, however Carolina Herrera is also to thanks for this exceptional look.
Representing for the fashionable men was Coleman Domingo and Dwayne Wade who attended alongside his wife Gabrielle Union. Domingo, who has become well known for his fashion sense and will serve as the 2025 Met Gala co-chair, wore Valentino.
His black suit jacket tied at the waist and his red Valentino pants were the moment. Taking a closer look, his black lace gloves layered with diamond rings and bracelets, made a fashion-forward statement. One can only imagine what he’ll wear to Met Gala come May 2025.
Wade, also looked dapper in a double breasted suit that had a silver embellished pen and was paired with tapered trousers. His wife was the perfect arm candy in a midnight purple sequins Elie Saab gown. Gabby’s Tiffany & Co jewels were majestic against her melanated complexion. It’s evident to see that her and Dwayne are the perfect fashion duo.
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