Lively’s Expensive Jewelry
Blake Lively stepped out in style for 2018 Met Gala Night and the television and film star reportedly wore jewelry worth $2 million.
The 30-year-old star wore the jewelry piece from American designer Lorraine Schwartz together with her custom Versace dress. Sources report that it took over 600 hours to get on the embroidered bodice of the dress.
Lively in fact told a media outlet that she worked with Christian Louboutin and Lorraine Schwartz to plan both her footwear together with the accessories long before the event which held at Metropolitan Museum of Aankert, New York City.
Gold bracelets, diamond earrings, 30-carat Colombian emerald, 3 diamond, and ruby rings are some of the expensive jewelry Jewelry wore to the event. However, her most noteworthy piece was the custom halo which featured a hundred carats of amazing champagne diamonds and is reportedly worth $2 million.
The annual Met Gala is one where models, celebrities and even politicians come together in extravagant gowns, tuxedos and eye-popping jewelry for the event deemed to be fashion’s very own Super Bowl.
At this last event, just like every other year, Rihanna appeared exceptionally stunning in her Pope-inspired piece. In describing the piece which was one of Maison Martin Margiela’s works, she couldn’t help talking about how expensive the piece feels.
Details Of Lively’s Dress
The dress has a gold corset that was jewel encrusted and perfectly accentuated Lively’s figure. Her gown train came in a ruby red color and to complete her look, she wore a well-defined headpiece.
Lively over the years has been one celebrity to look out for at the yearly gala. In 2017, she had a gold dress that came with a blue-feathered train and accessories from Lorraine Schwartz. In 2016, she also wore a pink strapless gown from Burberry with a train that came in flower prints.
Designers’ Red Carpet Strategy
Quite a number of times with these designer looks to the red carpet celebrities do not necessarily have to be the one paying the bills.
Top influencers and fashion designers see these annual events and award shows as great platforms and opportunities to gather a considerable level of attention for their custom made pieces.
It is a strategy that has been used over the years by different designers. According to a media agency, practically all of the expensive jewelry the celebrities wear on the runway are already insured.
On their own part, celebrities at black-tie events and awards have used that opportunity to flaunt some other affordable options that can be gotten from discount retailers.
For instance, H & M already debuted ensembles and gowns at the Met Gala event before as it had model Ashley Graham, rapper Nicki Minah wearing the H & M look in 2017. Lili Reinhart whose popularity stems primarily from her CW’s Riverdale role, wore the brand to the event and her make-up look was reportedly pretty cheap as it didn’t cost more than $15.
