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- Eileen Gu’s unique Met Gala dress took 2,550 hours to make (irishstar.com)
At the 2024 Met Gala, Olympic medalist Eileen Gu took the event’s “fashion is art” theme to an entirely new level, turning the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps into a living masterpiece. Gu stunned attendees and photographers alike in a breathtaking custom gown by Iris van Herpen, adorned with 15,000 glass bubbles painstakingly crafted over 2,550 hours.
What made the dress truly extraordinary was its hidden technology that allowed Gu to blow real bubbles as she moved, creating a whimsical and surreal spectacle. As she posed and twirled along the museum’s garden-lined railings, delicate bubbles floated gracefully around her, captivating onlookers and dominating the red carpet conversation.
“I have 15,000 glass bubbles on me,” Gu explained. “There’s technology under the dress that brings reality and art together-a play on surrealism, movement, nature, and fun.” She delighted the crowd by personally blowing bubbles from the dress, dispelling any rumors that the ensemble was digitally created.
Social media quickly buzzed with admiration for Gu’s inventive look, praising both its playful spirit and how well it matched her vibrant personality. Fans even suggested new nicknames like “Champagne” or “Bubbles,” adding to the fondness sparked by her earlier “Frog Princess” moniker. One commenter hailed her daring approach as a bold departure from typical Met Gala styles, while others marveled at the originality of bubbles literally emerging from a gown.
Gu’s effervescent presence was a striking contrast to fellow Olympic athlete Alysa Liu, who wore a sculptural Louis Vuitton dress inspired by her athleticism, favoring a more structured and elegant silhouette. Liu admitted the Met Gala wasn’t initially on her radar and confessed she didn’t fully recognize the star power around her, including icons like Beyoncé and Rihanna.
The star-studded evening also featured WNBA stars Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, and Angel Reese, alongside Olympians Lindsey Vonn and Naomi Osaka, all adding to the event’s diverse and dynamic atmosphere.
Gu’s appearance comes after she faced intense criticism for choosing to compete for China rather than the United States during the Olympics, yet her Met Gala moment showcased her confident individuality and creative spirit on an international stage.
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