Blake Lively co-chaired the 2022 Met Gala and wore a gown that changed color on the museum steps.
Lively wore a Versace dress that initially appeared mainly bronze and later revealed turquoise details as the ensemble was transformed during her arrival. The dramatic reveal was designed to echo the changing colors and architectural details associated with New York City landmarks.
She co-chaired the gala with Regina King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ryan Reynolds, and Anna Wintour. The event was held on May 2, 2022, and continued the theme “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the second part of a two-year exploration of American style.
The dress was created by Versace with jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. Lively’s presentation became one of the most widely discussed moments of the evening, but the gown’s color change was a planned transformation rather than a lighting effect.