The annual Costume Institute benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the biggest events in the fashion world, and this year’s gala was no exception. The event honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, and many celebrities turned out to pay tribute to him. Among them were Nicole Kidman and her husband, Keith Urban, who arrived early with Baz Luhrmann and his wife, Catherine Martin.
Kidman, who was one of Lagerfeld’s muses, spoke about how he designed dresses for her, including one for a Chanel No. 5 commercial that Luhrmann directed. She praised Lagerfeld’s playful and fun approach to fashion, comparing it to being around someone like Stanley Kubrick.
Other models and actresses who were Lagerfeld’s muses, including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, also spoke about their relationships with him. Moss recalled sitting at the desk with Lagerfeld as he sketched, while Campbell praised his creativity and risk-taking.
Gisele Bündchen, who wore archival Chanel from the 2007 bridal collection, said that she has never considered herself a muse, but finds inspiration from her mother and grandmother. Similarly, actor Bryan Tyree Henry considers his mother his muse, as she was one of the most fashionable people he ever saw.
Designer Tom Ford believes that muses are important, especially for male designers of women’s clothing. He named Carine Roitfeld and Lisa Eisner as his two main muses, as they represent different sides of his own personal taste.
Nigerian singer Tems, who wore a feathered Robert Wun gown, took a different approach, saying that she finds creative inspiration in everyone. She believes that we are all muses in our own right and that we can gain inspiration from anyone we encounter.
The event was a fitting tribute to Lagerfeld, who was known for his creative genius and larger-than-life personality. His muses spoke eloquently about their relationships with him, and the fashion world will always be grateful for the incredible designs he created during his lifetime.
