The 2023 Met Gala saw pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo bring playful glamour to fashion’s biggest night as she wore an eye-catching black and white ensemble by iconic American designer Thom Browne. Fittingly themed “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, the all-white suit and crop top contrasted dramatically with a flowing black floral-printed skirt— cementing 19-year-old Olivia as a budding red carpet icon.
Arriving at the famed Met steps, cameras clicked feverishly to capture Olivia’s every move. She wore a sheer ruffled halter top emblazoned with black floral embroidery, which complemented a thigh-high slit A-line dress swirling with oversized white and garnet roses. The dropped waistline and voluminous tulle skirt created a sultry yet sweet style statement that tapped into Olivia’s signature romantic edge.
Adding to the monochromatic impact, she donned an understated white cropped tailcoat cut from textural wool tweed overlaid with applied white flowers. Always one for clever styling twists, the jacket sleeves featured attached black opera gloves that peeked out coquettishly. The outfit’s inverted black and white color play matched Olivia’s peroxide blonde hair tipped with dark roots—a continuation of her 2022 “Sour” era punk-pop look.
To complete the ensemble, Olivia wore all-black pointed stiletto pumps and sheer black trouser socks from Thom Browne’s Spring 2023 menswear collection. While seemingly small details, these masculine-feminine touches spoke volumes in defining her powerhouse Gen Z personal style—femme fatale meets boyish provocateur. She accessorized further with oversized silver floral disc earrings and quirky black wire-frame sunglasses.
Her ensemble made a poignant counterpoint to the gala’s host Jonathan Anderson. As Creative Director of Spanish luxury brand Loewe, Anderson wore an all-black sculpted three-piece suit paired with a colorful striped ascot and matching socks—a hallmark playful “Andersonian” accent. With both making Best Dressed lists, 2023 saw a remarkable alignment between two of fashion’s biggest rising talents.
Never one to disappoint, Olivia continues proving she is more than just a “Driver License” one-hit-wonder. At just 19, she has firmly established herself as a Hollywood ‘It-Girl’ and Gen Z influencer with an innate sense of style, knack for stirring headlines, and critically acclaimed acting chops to match. Expect much more show-stopping red carpet appearances to come as fashion brands embrace Olivia’s distinctive avant-basic aesthetic and unquestionable star power in connecting with younger audiences.
For now, Thom Browne’s floral Met Gala showpiece joins Olivia’s growing reel of iconic looks. With camera bulbs still flashing, one can only wait with bated breath to see what dazzling ensembles she has in store next. Stay tuned!
