“Thought that was Groot”: Lizzo’s Tree Like Costume For Met Gala 2024 Gets Wild Response From Fans
The Met Gala 2024 once again proved why it is considered the fashion industry’s biggest night. This year’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion paid homage to the natural world. All attendees were asked to be dressed in something related to The Garden of Time, which is a short story written by J.G. Ballard.
Celebs graced the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art as fans and viewers observed their interpretations of the theme. Many stars like Nicki Minaj, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, and Bad Bunny, attended the event.
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo was also among the attendees. Known for her unapologetic self-expression and fashion choices, her appearance at the Met Gala 2024 has become a highly anticipated event.
Lizzo’s Botanical Outfit for Met Gala 2024 Sparks Reactions
Lizzo made her grand entrance at the Met Gala 2024 in a brown dress covered in rose petals that flared out at the bottom. The bottom resembled tree roots. The outfit was completed with a matching headpiece that she wore above her head, and it appeared like tree branches. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the botanical-inspired look was designed by Victor Weinsanto.
While Lizzo’s designer dress was meant to resemble a tree, many wondered about the inspiration behind her outfit. Netizens expressed their feelings and opinions on their social media handles. One user jokingly said she had been inspired by the character Groot from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
Thought that was Groot. pic.twitter.com/iu9d63iXLJ
— Dan (@DanNJ71) May 7, 2024
Hunger games vibes
— ExCon Guy (@Exconvictguy) May 7, 2024
A tree? I loved the outfit but the idea seems to miss the point
— 𝑀𝑅. 𝐹𝑅𝐼𝑀𝑃𝑂𝑁𝐺🇬🇭🇨🇦 (@manuelphrimpz) May 7, 2024
What Star Wars character does she remind you of? https://t.co/KwQiEH3l7k
— bear junk (@stroudman95) May 7, 2024
Stunning and brave. https://t.co/mNGe3oi258
— DEK (@keithfhamilton) May 7, 2024
However, amidst the playful takes and reactions, many Lizzo fans also praised her commitment to the theme. Fans acknowledged the difficulty in translating nature into fashion and Lizzo’s confidence in wearing it.
The Designer’s Vision and Process for Lizzo’s Met Gala 2024 Outfit
Lizzo’s designer, Victor Weinsanto, revealed the inspiration and process that went into creating the one-of-a-kind outfit. Originally designed for his Spring/Summer 2024 Perfect Day collection, Weinsanto was thrilled when Lizzo’s stylists approached him about the piece for the Met Gala.
Celebrity makeup artist Alexx Mayo, who’s been working with Lizzo for many years, said to The Hollywood Reporter,
“When you see the dress, there’s this idea as though flowers are being blown by the breeze, and it definitely gives this goddess vibe.”
“Harmony within nature was the biggest inspiration for this look. I wanted the idea of florals and gardens, but not to be so literal. The gown features these sprays of dried flowers, so I wanted to play with the beauty of a rose through its lifecycle, using different tones and just mixing from my palettes to reflect the rosebud to a rose in full bloom to the point when it withers and dies, but it’s still beautiful.”
Weinsanto’s initial concept was to create a sculpted corset that would give the essence of a flower from head to toe. However, many adjustments were made to customize the design for Lizzo. The fabric was also dyed to match her skin tone, and the bottom of the dress was adjusted to ensure she could walk easily.
The designer felt the importance of harmony within nature as the driving force behind the look. Almost 600 to 700 hours were dedicated to bringing this vision to life. Weinsanto expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Lizzo and the singer made sure to live up to her team’s vision.
