Ashley Graham’s pretty in pink MetGala look was designed to take up space—from the sculpted skirt to her 8-inch heels.
Ashley Graham is back , gracing the steps of the Met Gala with her legendary curves in a head turning ballet pink, body hugging gown designed by Harris Reed, a nod to Chanel Haute Couture of the mid ’80s to the early ’90s. The dress, with its dramatic, sculpted skirt, neckline, and hem, was pure opulence.
When selecting a designer, Graham had Reed top of mind, noting his diverse casting in his shows . “You could see especially after. “And to know that a designer that has that many eyes on him, that has that much control now is making a point to say, ‘I want more curves on the runway’, for me, that's a big deal.”It was love at first sight when Ashley saw the image of Inès de La Fressange from the Chanel spring 1987 couture show on the mood board in early stages of the designing process.
The dress, made with over thirty meters of fabric including Chanel pink Duchess satin and black velvet, came together in ten days after the whirlwind London trip. Every detail was considered, from the Mikimoto jewels down to the zippers, which were painted with vintage Chanel nail polish to ensure they perfectly matched the shade.The exaggerated silhouette and fabulous crinoline style skirt from the couture spring 1987 felt reflective of Harris’s own designs.
Taking up space transcends the figurative, as Graham is wearing custom ‘H’ boots adding an additional 8 inches of height. “I might need someone to help guide me up the stairs” Graham jokes. When she’s on the stairs getting photographed she’s mostly hoping she’s not too shiny and, “that the girls are right where they need to go.”
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