2021 Met Gala Best Beauty Looks On Rihanna, Emma Chamberlain & More – WWD – WWD

While a lot of attention at the 2021 Met Gala surrounded celebrity red carpet looks, many stars had just as much of an impact with their hair and makeup.

Naomi Osaka, Billie Eilish, Lupita Nyong’o and others used beauty to address the year’s theme of “In America: A Fashion Lexicon,” referring to different decades, old Hollywood glamor and fashion. black culture.

Here, WWD breaks down seven of the 2021 Met Gala’s best beauty looks. Read on to find out more.

Billie Eilish

Met Gala co-chair Billie Eilish’s former Hollywood glamor Oscar de la Renta look was boosted by her hair and makeup, which gave starlets like Marilyn Monroe a nod. Eilish worked with Charlotte Tilbury for her beauty to create a smoky eye, nude lips and accented cheekbones to give off “the ultimate Hollywood glow like glass,” according to the brand.

Eilish’s recently bleached blonde hair was styled into a voluminous bob that gave a nod to Monroe’s signature hairstyle.

Rihanna

One of the most anticipated attendees of the Met Gala, Rihanna completed her Balenciaga couture outfit with a sultry makeup created with her brand Fenty Beauty. Rihanna worked with Fenty Beauty global makeup artist Hector Espinal to create a pink, smokey eye accented with long spider lashes and a deep, cherry-colored lip.

Naomi Osaka

Co-chair and tennis champion Naomi Osaka’s Met Gala look paid tribute to her Japanese and Haitian heritage. She worked with makeup artist Jessica Smalls to deepen the reference with a Geisha-inspired beauty look that consisted of red eye shadow that stretched across her cheeks and a matching lip.

She also worked with hairstylist Marty Harper for a sculptural hairstyle that paid homage to her heritage. Harper explained that “the look is all about a crossover conversation about culture, fashion and homage, mindful of youth, fantasy and a new American – a new us.”

He used products from Japanese hair care brand NatureLab to create the hairstyle, which was embellished with red flowers and jewelry.

Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyongo ’emphasized the American West theme of her Versace dress with her beauty look. Makeup artist Nick Barose, using Lancôme, worked with the actress for the look, drawing inspiration from 1990s Versace makeup, Femme Fatale looks and 1940s western movies. Nyong’o’s makeup focused over the eye with blue eyeshadow drawn in cat eye style. Her look also included strong eyebrows and a cherry-colored lip.

For hair, Nyong’o worked with Ambassador Redken Vernon François to give a nod to concept artist Lorna Simpson.

“Her interpretation of texture is powerful, and I wanted to mimic the wave and effortless movement she conveys in her work,” Francois said in a statement. “This technique gives an astonishing contradiction of strength and fragility, of reflections and shadows. Sheer pleats evoke a feel of romantic American fashion tulle material, inspired by this year’s Met Gala theme.

Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg’s beauty look focused on the hair, which was also created by François. Stenberg and François chose to reference durag for their hairstyle in order to pay homage to black culture. Instead of using silk, Francois used Stenberg’s own hair to create a reinvented durag and dramatic train.

Her makeup was inspired by the New York City ballroom scene of the ’80s, according to makeup artist Kali Kennedy, who used Byredo makeup. The makeup artist created spider lashes with false lashes and Byredo Tears mascara, as well as a thin black eyeliner on the upper and lower lashes.

Emma Chamberlain

YouTube star Emma Chamberlain made her Met Gala debut in a custom Louis Vuitton look that was completed with her young Byredo makeup. Chamberlain worked with makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan to create a neon green eyeliner.

She also worked with hairdresser Laura Polko to enhance the youthful vibe. Polko gave Chamberlain a smooth, straight hairstyle with wavy ends.

Peak Whitney

“Gossip Girl” actress Whitney Peak paid tribute to the black beauty at the Met Gala with a natural hair look created by Amika’s global artistic director Naeemah LaFond.

“When I think of things that are inherently American, afro and natural hair are at the top of my list,” LaFond said of the look. “The aesthetics and beauty of black women have strongly influenced the American fashion industry over the years.”

Peak’s makeup gave off a youthful, playful vibe that focused on the eyes with a neon green dotted eyeliner above her upper lashes created by Chanel makeup artist Tyron Machhausen.

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