Sarah Jessica Parker is a Met Gala veteran, having attended the event for over two decades. She is known for her daring and unique fashion choices, which have always managed to stay true to the Met’s theme. From her iconic tartan look in 2006 to her extravagant gingham dress in 2022, Parker has never failed to make a statement on the red carpet.
In 2006, Parker arrived on the arm of Alexander McQueen wearing a one-shoulder tartan frock by the late designer that felt perfectly in step with the Anglomania mood of the night. The dress was both elegant and edgy, and it perfectly captured the spirit of the evening.
In 2014, Parker donned a two-tone duchesse satin gown to fête the Charles James exhibit. The dress was a stunning example of James’ work, and it perfectly complemented Parker’s classic style. The actress also wore a large Neapolitan nativity scene on her head, which added a touch of whimsy to her look.
In 2015, Parker took a more rebellious tack with her Met Gala ensemble. She wore a flame-like headdress with a custom H&M ensemble, and the combination practically lit up the red carpet. The look was a departure from Parker’s usual style, but it perfectly captured the theme of the evening, which was “China: Through the Looking Glass.”
In 2016, Parker anointed Monse designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia as fashion stars. (The two are now co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta.) SJP swapped the de rigueur ballgowns for a pair of sporty shorts and an oversized cameo necklace. The look was both unexpected and stylish, and it perfectly captured the playful spirit of the evening.
In 2018, Parker proved that she was one of the most dedicated guests at the Met Gala when she arrived in a gilded creation by Dolce Alta Moda that was covered in precious stones. The dress was a showstopper, and it perfectly complemented the theme of the evening, which was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
In 2022, Parker paid homage to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a freed slave who went on to become First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker. SJP and designer Christopher John Rogers designed her extravagant black-and-white gingham dress with one of Keckley’s designs in mind. The dress was a beautiful and meaningful tribute to Keckley’s legacy.
Sarah Jessica Parker is a true Met Gala icon. She has always managed to stay true to herself while still dressing to theme with aplomb. Her looks are always memorable, and they perfectly capture the spirit of the event.
