Books By Style

  • Giving Clothes A New Purpose

    Giving Clothes A New Purpose

    When you think of fashion, you imagine stunning clothes and glamorous accessories. With nearly 85% of all textiles discarded in the US alone, consumers don’t think about how often these clothes end up in landfills. Repurposing textiles can reduce waste and carbon emissions while greatly extending the life of materials. Read more

  • Alia Bhatt | Exit West

    Alia Bhatt | Exit West

    Award-winning actress Alia Bhatt wore a custom sari by Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The design was meant to honor the traditional craftsmanship and history of the sari. She looked whimsical, like a character from J. G. Ballard’s story, “The Garden of Time”—the story which inspired this year’s Gala theme. Read more

  • Lana Del Rey | A Discovery of Witches

    Lana Del Rey | A Discovery of Witches

    This year, Lana Del Rey attended the Met Gala in a stunning nature-inspired Alexander McQueen gown fit for a witch. A witch like Diana Bishop with the power to control nature. She would resemble a goddess of nature in the McQueen gown, like her patron, the goddess of the hunt. Read more

  • Nicki Minaj | The Smoking Lamp

    Nicki Minaj | The Smoking Lamp

    “Queen of Rap” Nicki Minaj is one of the greatest rappers of all time and one of the most influential people. As a fashion icon, she stunned in an angelic custom Paco Rabanne set. She looked like one of the goddesses from the Sons of Sand series by Kimberly Loth. Read more

  • Beyoncé | Glitch

    Beyoncé | Glitch

    Global superstar Beyoncé influences millions through her music and fashion. During her recent tour, she wore a jumpsuit by Marine Serre that looked like it was from the future. Like the future that Zoe is from in Heather Anastaiu’s Glitch series, where pain is eradicated with a computer chip. Read more

  • Cardi B | The Night Circus

    Cardi B | The Night Circus

    One of the most influential female rappers, Cardi B stuns audiences worldwide with her extravagant fashion. She wowed fans with her Area Couture look for Interview magazine in 2021. The dress looks like it was made from magic, something Celia Bowen from The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern knows about. Read more