We got ready for the MetGala with activist MayasIdeas and Coach.
, in 2008 when I was eight years old. I've been an environmental and climate activist for pretty much as long as I can remember but being an environmental activist, a multi-hyphenate artist, a multidisciplinary artist, and being able to really bring all of those kind of authentic elements of myself to the Met is definitely, something that I couldn't have imagined it coming together in a better way.
Penn went on to explain her involvement with Coachtopia's launch and the design philosophy of helping to reduce waste by working with previously-used materials and creating from"nothing new." The young advocate explained that she was inspired by Coach's new focus on"extending the lifecycle and lifespan of their products," which she added was"so necessary for this industry.
The handmade gown also featured leftover silk chiffon materials from Coach's Fall 2023 runway show and naturally dyed using Dandelion flowers. Honoring Lagerfeld's statement design traits, florals were a popular motif on the Met Gala red carpet, and were also included in Penn's look. The large flower appliqué on the shoulder of her dress was constructed from discarded plastic packaging waste along with scraps of antique lace."I'm an artist. I'm a designer.
I get so many messages from little Black girls who say they've been very inspired to love their natural hair texture more because I'm always wearing it on red carpets and speaking on global stages.For the inspiration for the makeup, [we went] very vintage, kind of classic. And I think that compliments the dress really well: the romantic style. It really came together so beautifully.
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