When you think of American fashion icons, Josephine Baker’s name is at the top of the list. The legendary entertainer may have been the toast of Paris, but she was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Given that 2021’s Met Gala centers on the Costume Institute’sexhibition, Yara Shahidi wanted her look to honor the contributions of one of a true trailblazer. “My goal was to pay homage to [a] powerhouse renegade black American artist,” shared Shahidi post-event.
Working with longtime stylist Jason Bolden and the team at Dior, Shahidi set out to incorporate elements from Baker’s actual wardrobe into her gown. A committed history nerd, she and Bolden poured over imagery featuring the star. “We start from a place of inspiration, “says Bolden. “Sometimes that is history; sometimes it’s culture—we always begin somewhere interesting.
The research paid off. Maria Grazia Chiuri and the Dior team created a stunning embroidered gown with a tulle cloak that recalled Baker’s sumptuous costumes. The look was a showstopper, especially when paired with a gold tulle veil, gloves, and a Cartier Sixième Sens High Jewelry Transitional necklace with yellow diamonds and onyx.
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