This isn't Ratakjowski's first time working the Met Gala red carpet, of course. Last year she turned heads in an intricate vintage Versace dress. The see-through dress was made up of strategically placed beads and jewels of vibrant colors, which were made only more eye-catching against the gold details. Model Yasmeen Ghauri first wore the work of art on the Versace runway in 1992, and the piece had been perfectly preserved for its next wearer.
In 2021 Emily Ratakjowski wore red Vera Wang for the event. To fit that year's theme, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” the model and designer paid homage to the American bride. “We went kind of romantic,” Ratakjowski told red-carpet host Keke Palmer. “She has an incredible bridal collection; she did one that was all red, so it’s a tribute to that.”
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