I love watching Luke’s Met reviews because he’s able to decipher and explain the Karl references in the outfits that many people *swear* were not on theme 😂
Every other fashion critique I see I feel free to disagree w what they say. I’ll still disagree w Luke, but I’m also aware I’m definitely the one that’s wrong
@@bitchlasagna1 just because u disagree doesnt have to mean ur wrong, both can be right at once when it comes to taste. fashion doesnt have to b complicated, just what you like personally.
Honestly, This is the only place that I go to see what's going on in the fashion world. I appreciate the amount of research you put into these video's. We aren't just roasting. We are getting history and nuance from the review. I like how We get your personal opinion but also learn why a look does fit a theme. I love how some times your opinion differs. You'll talk about how nice the construction of a garment is. You'll talk about the craftsmanship and the work that does into these pieces. You include how the piece does or does not fit into a theme. Its amazing how you bring up these points whether or not you like the look itself. I didn't even know what a house code was before I started watching your channel. Thanks for all your hard work
Especially the context. Theres so many things i didnt apreciate until he explained the history. Hes also the only one of these reviewers that I really trust to review met gala looks with the theme in mind, because he actually knows his shit. Like I can have an opinion on the actual look of the outfits but thats not the same as understanding the look in terms of the context and theme.
Yes me too! And it's telling that he's the only one who liked Olivia Wilde's dress (I personally actually really liked it bc it reminded me of royalty)
I love how watching a HauteLeMode critique of a Met Gala, not only has some bite and some edge, it also shows an appreciation of fashion history, skillful design and work by craftspeople who will probably never have their names known to most of us. Kudos to Luke for "doing the work" and educating us. I am glad that Luke has split this commentary of the 2023 Met Gala into a series as the work showcased deserves time, consideration and total candor.😉
Michelle Yeoh didn’t reference Karl Lagerfeld but instead had a her dress made by Karl’s team, using his memory to move forward. As always she is so thoughtful and forever my queen.
I love how Luke explains the looks. It's almost like how they do TV for the visually impaired, by describing the scene and details. I watch these while multitasking, so it helps.
Seriously!!! I find it so consuming and distracting in the best of ways. I have ptsd and hearing Luke describe things really helps me focus on what they’re talking about and visualize , it’s super helpful ❤
it was only when i was in my kitchen making a sandwich while his video was playing that i realized these would be so great for ppl who are visually impaired. his visual details are so good.
It always hurts. Sora is already an underrated fashion icon (a model with a fantastic modern alt style of her own) and killed it at her first Met Gala.
the Elle Fanning headpiece; the black ribbon symbolizes mourning. This was a major component of Victorian mourning jewelry. I am surprised you missed that one. You are so good with fashion history.
This is so backhanded. Luke has studied fashion history but that is a very small detail. He usually focuses on large movements of the eras like silhouettes.
it happens a lot in art. when we don't know much about a piece of art, we see it superficially; when someone explains the context in which the piece was created, the references, the details, we see how complex it is and it changes our perspective. I feel like it's not really about something being pretty or not.
@@esreverTAThe excellent video essay "Who's Afraid of Modern Art" absolutely did this as it refraimed how I saw a lot of Modern Art, even the pieces I don't like.
The only fashion critique that i love to hear because he actually make sense . I don't know what stopping Newyork times or british vogue to hire him as a fashion critique for red carpets looks only .
Fashion magazines don’t generally like to actually criticise fashion because they risk alienating their advertisers or celebrities who they may want to work with one day.
Soooo you're saying she went to an event to honor a dead man and shaded him making a statement ? Which may not even be true...but you're saying she is and praising it as iconic...people are so classless
@@littlefoxx333 you know what, valid point and I respect it. A public announcement that I won't go this year because I don't agree with said person would've been classier. I don't think anyone is in the wrong for throwing shade (if they even are), but might as well just not go.
The Met Gala ALWAYS has a theme. That theme is usually announced 6 months in advance. Which means these designers have 6 months to prepare. In my own personal opinion EVERYONE that walks that carpet should be on theme and it shouldn’t look like the designers went through their closets and said “here’s a black and white outfit or this looks Chanel inspired it’ll do” Karl Lagerfeld’s career spanned about 64 YEARS over 6 Labels and this is what we got. SMH
I really appreciate that Luke can separate art and fashion critique from his personal opinion of Karl Lagerfeld; it’s a skill more of us could emulate.
@@AvaNightingale none of us is perfect or without blame. Think how poor our lives would be if we only looked at the art created by the blameless among us. We are all flawed, but even as flawed people we can still make the world a richer place.
@@nancyreid8729 lol how rich would our lives be if we avoided the likely stolen art of the narcissistic and egotistical rich who have never had to truly struggle, who aren't held accountable no matter what awful things they do or say, and who come from poison and remain poisonous their entire lives. Also nobody's perfect, but not everyone thinks fascism is worth emulating. Do you know how many amazing artists we lose each year because their parents can't send them to Paris on a lark?
I used to watch this channel every single day like 2 years ago, but then as I struggled to keep up with my finances in the face of a fashion industry that every day cared less and less about incentivizing designers with artistic merit but rather corporate-driven, over-commercialized designers, my interest in fashion, along with hopes of being able to truly afford the pieces I wanted fainted rather quickly. But after seeing some of the ridiculous Met Gala fits along with some great ones, I thought to myself "I definitely wanna hear what Luke has to say about these!" so now I'm back and both these Met Gala videos are reminding me exactly why I love fashion. It has nothing to do with whatever design agenda designers are trying to push or how much I may dislike it. It's about individualism and how clothes make us feel special. Even though I didn't love a lot of these looks, and even if they were off-theme, a lot of work and care were put into these looks and that's an artistry I'll always respect. Excited to start catching up more on fashion again. Thanks for the great videos, Luke + Team.
Before Ella’s Fanning talked about the inspiration, the photo of her in the book “The Little Black Jacket” already came to my mind. And I think this is very successful! Because it’s really a look “in honor of Karl”! ❤
I admire the fact that you memorize SO MUCH information and details about fashion. People can be passionate about things, but your knowledge is very impressive. I know nothing about fashion, but I love learning through your channel !
I think Sydney's look would've been great for me with a few minor changes. Maybe some more black details on the dress so the bow at the knees didn't look so out of place. Or even a tighter hairstyle so that the hair bow was actually visible. At the moment, Sydney's red carpet outfits usually end up wearing her instead of the opposite. The only ones I've loved so far is her red Berlin dress and her Euphoria Season 2 premiere outfit.
@@yespls4184 yeah that's literally what it means. It's means the outfits don't suit her and look awkward. Her stylist doesn't know how to dress her body type/essence. Which is why she looks bad most of the time then randomly she'll have a great look like the euphoria premiere..
You captured how I felt about Olivia Rodrigo really well... like I was weirdly angry? whenever she appears in the worst possible outfits on the red carpet because she's beautiful. Literally a naturally pretty face, & a 'conventionally' ideal slender body...like what could go wrong?? But it does, every. single. time. Her Grammy dresses for both years were atrocious. The first was an ugly & badly-fitted/designed dress. The second was the most boring Black slip dress ever, very underwhelming, very dull, very rag. If she wants a more mature aesthetic, there's more ways than to be simply boring, have fun and not let minimalistic dullness wash her out. It works for some people, but somehow the minimalist style does not look good on her. This MET I was surprised because she's actually in an intriguing ensemble, many people despised it, but it's clearly an ode to Audrey who's moment with Chanel has such fashion & pop culture significance. I liked it, definitely not boring. Really hope she explores fashion more, be encouraged to have fun with it.
@@Isabella-vx3bc The original commenter is insulting her; that’s why I commented 💀 I know this channel is about fashion so if it was positive, constructive criticism then I wouldn’t have replied..
@@redtuxjellyfoxfidgetworld6138 Not insulting her at all. She's gorgeous & has a natural effortless beauty. I enjoy her songs. "Enough for you" is heartbreaking. But her red carpet stylist could do a lot better is what I'm saying. In my original comment, I mentioned liking her MET ensemble this year. Just as Luke said, it's more intriguing than anything she's previously worn. She has some cool afterparty looks, which are better than both grammy dresses. The black grammy dress this year was, I apologise, just lacklustre and dull. But she has a lot of potential. Hope she'll have fun with fashion & explore it more.
Absolutely agreed, she's never been styled as she should've been and it's such a shame. Like I said many times before, she's a beautiful girl with an awful stylist.
If the Met Gala isn’t the one where you say yes to the HAT and going all the way… then I don’t know where is. Some of these “celebs” are just too concerned and too safe. Boring even.
For real. Dua's look is so forgettable because of those flat beach waves and boring makeup. She should have gone full 90s glam. Hat included. And more intense version of what Claudia did. Miss girl is wearing a 10 million dollar jewel on her neck and I didn't even notice it. Smh...
As a Cuban, I'm so happy to see something from the Chanel Cruise 2017 collection. I was there, it was magical, and I personally think they did a great job representing Cuba
The fabric of Naomi's dress just looks so stunning, the color, the sheen, how it looks heavy-ish in that kinda expensive way, the very flowy drape of it. So lovely
Dear Luke, I never get tired of looking at your beautiful and vast collection of books! If you ever feel like a change of pace, would you consider giving us a shelf tour or presenting us with your book recommendations? It is obvious that you have a versatile taste and broad range of knowledge. It would be wonderful to get a peak into your most well-loved reads. All the best!
If I´m not remembering wrong, Harris Reed is the only designer that knows how to always dress someone perfectly for the met gala. Then he should become the official designer and we all avoid having repeating disappointments
I've seen a number of other fashion critics on RU-vid who covered the Met say some horrible things about Elle Fanning's outfit. Some of them were pretty mean to her, others even snarkedly compared the flower crowns with the black ribbons to Regina George's prom look in Mean Girls. This made me mad because they clearly went into their videos attacking Elle's fashion sense without understanding the context behind the look. And even as someone who isn't as educated about fashion, I felt she pulled it off really well. This is why I am so glad that Luke did his research and understood it as a touching tribute to Karl and even sang Elle's praises for it. Maybe its because I stan Elle Fanning so I am a bit biased. But I went into this video expecting Luke was going to give the same vitriol over her look as the other critics have. But I am really glad that he didn't, and was very classy towards the looks that he didn't like.
*THANK YOU SO MUCH!* for fully acknowledging Camila Morrone 's lace collar dress....I notice that most people didn't even notice or mention her or her look but I was immediately taken with it and I saved it to my mood board along with my other faves (Anok Yai, Bad Bunny, Anne Hathaway, Alia Bhatt, everything Thom Browne made, Billie Eilish, Yung Miami, Chi Osse, Ava Max, Elle Fanning, Devin Aoki, Jordan Roth and Lila Moss). It does feel fresh and different, and very few looks struck me that way. I'm so glad that you saw the beauty I saw in her look.
You're the first person I see who liked Olivia Wilde's look, it was one of my faves but most people preferred the black version. Something about the plain white and column skirt was really elegant to me (even though I'm not a fan of Olivia nowadays).
Agree with you Luke a lot of people didn’t get Cara’s look, i loved it, i got it, even the jewellery was paying homage, loved Cardi’s black and white look far more than the pink look, i really enjoyed Florence Pugh’s look she looked like a space princess, Elle fanning look was special because of the back story too, i really liked Jeremy pope for Balamain, but i loved Olivier’s matching suit and the bag saying “Karl who?” With Jeremy in the massive Karl’s face following him up the stairs, Jordan’s look was so cool and avant guard but also understated, i loved Anne Hathaway it was the perfect Versace x Chanel dress, Michelle Yeo looked fab even if the only ref to the theme was the black and white, Marc did Paris dirty with that look, I thought Sidney Sweeney looked beautiful i think Karl would have approved, Teyana Taylors Tom look was awesome, but my favourite was Sora Choi in Tom Brown, Tom Brown really brought it this year.
Devon’s look was actually a reference to Jeremy Scott’s autumn/winter 2001 collection - he also kept some key Lagerfeld elements, and he and Devon give Lagerfeld credit for giving them their first starts. In fact, Lagerfeld said that Scott was the only one he imagined taking over Chanel.
absolutely obsessed with cardi's miss sohee look and tems' robert wun look. i think both designers were able to create a look with clear references to specific pieces and designs while also making the looks immediately recognizable as their own. i think versace did this extremely well also with anne hathaway's look, but to see these two young and up-and-coming designers do it so well is amazing. it's been really exciting seeing more of their looks on the red carpets, they never disappoint.
I have learned more about fashion from this channel in 1 week than I have in my entire life! You have a vast wealth of knowledge, Luke, except for not knowing who certain celebrities are but I forgive you for that❤
Your sheer scope of knowledge of history and fashion is TOTAL. I learn more about fashion watching one of your videos than I have learned in a lifetime! Thank you for your hard work and sharing it with us!!👏❤️
The one look that i hope Luke reviews is Allison Williams Patou ensemble. It's a gorgeous satin coral dress, belt in the waist and a huge bow that transforms into a train. She wore it with long black gloves and a headband. It really encapsulates Lagerfeld's time at Patou. It's not outlandish. It's just incredibly classy, intelligent, pays homage to Karl prior Chanel and on theme.
The b&w Rodarte dress is just phenomenal! Everything about this look is right: it clearly references Lagerfeld in a fresh and perfectly assembled dress AND it's daring enough for the Met Gala! 🏆👏
I really enjoyed your video! When I saw that there's another MET Gala going on, my first thought was, "I should find that fashion guy that I watched last year!" And I am totally not disappointed)) I am not a fashion fan but watching fashion shows with you feels like education, thank you!
About Cardi B ‘s pink look, I’d like to add something. Her look was infused with Indian traditional jewellery and style too. The thing dropping down to her forehead is called a ‘maang-teeka’ which Indian brides wear traditionally. Also how the way beads of pearls drape around her waist, very much similar to Indian style of wearing a lehenga. So her dress kinda gives fusion vibes. Also Naomi Campbell’s dress literally looks like a saree if it was tightly draped.
The way Luke went OFF on Paris Hilton (40:17) makes me want to meet him one day dressed super badly, in the hopes that I can be the proud recipient of one of his 'attention-to-detail-savage-reads'😆
Luke reviews ruin all other reviews for me. I literally turned off one review because they didn’t know that Karl had a cat. Also many reviews act as if Karl was only known for the one Chanel suit, pearls, a flower and a shirt color.
you were right on the money regarding devon aoki and the feather reference, she explained it in an interview (plus wings are a jeremy scott staple). as per usual, stellar job, Luke 👏🏻
I was OBSESSED when Simu showed up. It looked so good on one of the style channels that got a 360 of the look with studio lighting. Those details are SO hard to do because of the fabric and I’m happy that Versace did something subtly and fashionably referential.
The color choice might be a slight misunderstandment but it was not some bought from the store made in factory piece of fabric. It was made by brand in Kerala from natural fibre od agave plant and was hand painted in New York City by artists, as far as I know.
Would I be silly in suggesting that the overlaps on TEMS' skirt are actually a reference to Karl's collared shirts? (New mum, watching to keep me sane and au courant whilst breastfeeding in vintage Ossie Clark 😂)
You have made me grow a love for fashion! Also, love that you loved Camilla Ms look. Maybe try watching Daisy Jones and the Six so we can look into 70s fashion?
Oh Wow - I did not catch the images on Jordan Roth's gown at all! Thanks Luke! I really appreciate how committed you are to addressing the "academic" aspect of this event; meaning not letting your feelings about these people in one way or the other, affect your opinion of whether or not they completed the "assignment." I know I am very unsuccessful at this! I am so curious as to whether or not you follow other folks in your field? Do you have anyone in your life that is able to converse with you/keep up with you/at your level of expertise? I live in Colorado where fashion goes to die; I don't know what I would do without you and this community!
I love Camille Morrone and Jordan Roth's dresses. And Balmain did a great tribute and didnt think it was ass kissy at all, this was an event about Karl after all so a straight to the point tribute like that seems perfect. I liked Kristen Stewart's suit too and agree I like it better with the hat. Overall I liked most of the outfits this year. I am a bit dissapointed you didnt mention Peneople Cruz though, one of my favorite dresses and that woman is so stunning.
Loooooove your videos, specially Met Gala you are the only one with actual fashion/art/history references. So good and well researched, appreciate the work you put into these.
Viola Davis intentionally dressed in hot pink as a criticism towards Karl (from my point of view) because: 1: He made comments that were fatphobic, racist, sexist, anti-Islamic, nepotist and criticing the woman's body. And 2: He hated the color pink.
Well, either she or you have missed the point then. Maybe both. Lagerfeld didn't dislike pink. Would love some links to these comments. If you can find one single fashion designer that is not fully immersed in the marketing of humans as basic stereotypes at some point in long, industrious careers, please name them. This is and always has been what fashion is. Perhaps watching Pret a Porter would make it simple enough for everyone who is caught up in the modern day poorly constructed "protests" we are all slogging through.
In my opinion nr 1 at Met Gala 2023 is clots worn by Teyana Taylor from designer Thom Browne. A lot was nice and good and amazing... but Teyana made me "WOW"
“Good for you, you look healthy and happy.” 😂😂😂 Fantastic. As always, the depth of knowledge you bring to your critique is incredible. You take us along a fashion history journey and open a door for us to view these pieces with so much more understanding of what it is we are actually looking at. So, even if I don’t personally like a piece, I have an appreciation for what was executed. Or failed to execute as the case may be hahah. When you don’t like a look, there is a *reason* based on something relevant, it’s not just snark. Honestly, it’s not an overstatement to say that the designers would do well to watch your review of their work. There’s valuable feedback here for them. Excellent as always. Thank you ❤
Re: Michelle Yeoh, I'm confused. Do you really need a Karl Lagerfeld "reference" if you're actually wearing one of his own designs?? That makes zero sense to me.
What I think looks beautiful, you usually think is boring. Even so, I love your channel. I would have loved to see you do this with Joan Rivers. The young & old perspective. Camilla was in Daisy & the Six. Good show. Thank you for the entertaining video.
Let me just say this....Luke's right on the money here. A brilliant review. Thank you for the work you put in. I was not only educated, but entertained.
