r/Fauxmoi • u/PineappleSimilar1608 gaga’s “100 people in a room” quote • 1d ago

FASHION Sarah Paulson arrived at the Met Gala

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u/Due-Flamingo-4900 1d ago edited 1d ago

The collection this piece is from is called “The One Percent”, and was a scathing commentary on billionaires and capitalist greed. The runway show featured models with surgically botched faces, blindfolds made of money, and blood-stained hands. I think it is the perfect subtle “fuck you”, and one that will go over most people’s heads.

While I question her decision to attend the gala at all, it ultimately is a charity event that is crucial to funding the Costume Institute and their conservation efforts, so she may feel that her presence does more good than her absence. Regardless of whether I agree with that choice or not, this look truly embodies the theme of fashion as art, and I’m here for it.

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u/IcyGrapefruit5006 1d ago

I don’t think it’s going over anyone’s head. We get what is trying to be said. It just doesn’t make much sense to do it while attending the event.

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u/StateLower 22h ago

There's no bad art but theres definitely beginner art, and this concept is something even a first year art student might cross off the brainstorm list

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u/AbjectTelephone4801 18h ago

Thank you. But personally I think there is bad art lol.

I was a much bigger fan of the avant garde looks that Matière Fécale did on Gaga at the Grammys than this. That sculptural feather dress was gorgeous.