NEW YORK: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York rolled out the red carpet for the Met Gala, the annual opening party for its spring exhibition.
The invite-only event was also a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute. Celebrities, including co-chairs Rihanna, Amal Clooney, Donatella Versace and Anna Wintour, dressed to the theme of the show, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra also walked the red carpet and quite literally, owned the night.
Incorporating just the right amount of theatrics, the Quantico actor stepped out in a deep burgundy Ralph Lauren strapless velvet gown with an intricately beaded and jewelled hood.
The dress was a definite departure from the trench coat ensemble with a cathedral train that she wore to last year’s Met Gala, although they were both designed by Lauren, which captured the whimsy of the Internet and inspired countless memes.
On Instagram, Ralph Lauren shared a close-up look at Chopra’s golden hood and said: “This Ralph Lauren creation is completely crafted by hand, with Swarovski crystals, meticulous beadwork, and over 250 hours of embroidery.”
Chopra impressed one and all with her sartorial choice. And people took to social media to praise her, and while many raved about her look, there were some who, much like last time, were busy making memes.
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
When you’re about to go at #MetGala but mom says champi kiye bina ghar ke bahar pair mat rakhna. pic.twitter.com/BSnATslZKX
— Thanos Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) May 8, 2018
good morning 😘💞
sorry for late guys, got stuck with met gala looks, some of them were awesome and obviously our priyanka Chopra nailed it again in very beautiful maroon gown which was totally matched with gala theme and with her charming personality😘💞#priyankachopra #MetGala pic.twitter.com/MwJfVU3atx— Asma Khan (@m_Asmakhan) May 8, 2018
Priyanka brings it all; her hourglass figure, those priceless lips, and those Miss World eyes. Add in that big smile and all that confidence – she is hard to beat! #MetGala #MetGala2018 #Priyankachopra @priyankachopra #QueenPri pic.twitter.com/mEkwA80nZL
— John Stamango (@stamango22) May 7, 2018
Brown Goddess @priyankachopra slayed my entire existence.
Queen of India came through 😍👏So proud #priyankachopra#MetGala pic.twitter.com/0idgHlCcgx
— SaUraV (@ilu_shak) May 8, 2018
@priyankachopra is the ultimate winner for this year’s #MetGala 😍💗 You make all we Indian girls super proud!❣ #pc #PriyankaChopra #METGALA18 #metball #Bollywood #BollywoodCelebs
— Sneha Singh (@sneha_006) May 8, 2018
When you have to look hot but sasur ji is attending the ceremony too. pic.twitter.com/azaetvvm7J
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) May 8, 2018
When you’re about to go at #MetGala but mom says champi kiye bina ghar ke bahar pair mat rakhna. pic.twitter.com/BSnATslZKX
— Thanos Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) May 8, 2018
Close enough ?? #MetGala pic.twitter.com/ylV6F9CVPJ
— Rohit ForD🔞 (@Next_Abraham) May 8, 2018
Iam not Priyanka hater but find this somewhere so can’t stop laughing myself pic.twitter.com/SaazxMKXhN
— bauaalover (@srkisjaan) May 8, 2018
What’s common?#MaaKasam #PriyankaChopra @priyankachopra #MetGala2018 pic.twitter.com/QE5m2ynA2A
— Ayushi Sharma Mat (@awwsillylife) May 8, 2018
#Bollywood has been every-ready for the #MetaGala2018 #Metgala #HeavenlyBodies #METGALA18 #PriyankaChopra #Rekha #Madhuri pic.twitter.com/lMPVvsUgga
— bhumi_joshi♎ (@bhumintrance) May 8, 2018
