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The curators cite a ‘Spanish Infanta’ dress for the Bradley Martin ball in 1897 was made in 24 hours and there is press from the Second Empire noting how his ateliers would prepare ball gowns for clients in the span of 15 days.
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Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
For her last Met Gala appearance in 2018, Madonna turned to Gaultier for a black ball gown featuring a mesh cross-shaped cutout in the front and a towering golden crown made of dozens of crosses, perched on top of a netted black veil draped over her face.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 6 May 2025
Zac Posen's immaculate tailoring made multiple appearances on the carpet as well, including with this stunning teal ball gown on Liu Wen.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Think: long opera gloves, vintage dresses from the ‘50s and ‘60s, ball gowns, dramatic draping and voluminous skirts and hairstyles featuring soft lines, waves and bouffant.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
For her last Met Gala appearance in 2018, Madonna turned to Gaultier for a black ball gown featuring a mesh cross-shaped cutout in the front and a towering golden crown made of dozens of crosses, perched on top of a netted black veil draped over her face.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 6 May 2025
Zac Posen's immaculate tailoring made multiple appearances on the carpet as well, including with this stunning teal ball gown on Liu Wen.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Think: long opera gloves, vintage dresses from the ‘50s and ‘60s, ball gowns, dramatic draping and voluminous skirts and hairstyles featuring soft lines, waves and bouffant.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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