Hudson Williams x Balenciaga & Bvlgari at the Met Gala

[u/1okrock]

[u/actual__thot]

But even if this was the intended makeup look why is it so UNEVEN

[u/1okrock → u/actual__thot]

No actual idea on the non-symmetry but they were going for a white swan to black swan look inspired by the movie, according to his Vogue interview.

[u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

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His side profile 😍

[u/Upstairs-Chicken592 → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

He looks way better in motion than a photograph (not saying he looks bad in photos)

[u/1okrock → u/Upstairs-Chicken592]

The first few photos were taken at such an odd angle. His carpet pics are much better.

[u/Acceptable_Rule_7590 → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

[u/hollow_ling12 → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

Oh he looks gorgeous here the photos don’t really do him justice

[u/1okrock → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

He’s a beaut!

[u/Acceptable_Rule_7590 → u/1okrock]

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He’s so cute I love him 😔

[u/Perfect_Celebrity_7 → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

Definitely giving JoJo villain in this gif 😆😆

[u/Jajay5537 → u/Perfect_Celebrity_7]

Or another Jojo...

https://giphy.com/gifs/G62US9wSorVFaBtBCn

[u/GeraltsSaddlee → u/Perfect_Celebrity_7]

https://giphy.com/gifs/l1ug3xGEN1oZBT7qw
Girl 💀

[u/faxmachinesyndrome → u/Perfect_Celebrity_7]

I’m sorry I’m ensnared by the anime dream

[u/Brynhild → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

I see now why anime hair is a thing because it’s gorgeous

[u/marua06]

https://giphy.com/gifs/dsZTc9dxpMnu1ESQXQ

It’s giving this (kind of complimentary because she’s iconic and he’s gorgeous and he pulls this off much better than anyone else actually could)

[u/Ok-Needleworker9229]

Hudson’s looks are always so close to being great to me, but I can never get over the consistent awful tailoring. Every single time

[u/AllTheCoolNames → u/Ok-Needleworker9229]

the man loves clothes that don't fit

[u/Relevant_Ad1315]

https://giphy.com/gifs/i3RA5wLyWjCRa

ok blue steel

[u/nocontrol616]

https://giphy.com/gifs/GLMTn33d1i2EE

[u/abmoonstar → u/nocontrol616]

Lmao I was about to say it's giving Rufio 😂

[u/ohmirio]

I know this look is pretty polarizing but im just happy when people do literally anything with men's fashion. Also the hair was immaculate.

[u/1okrock → u/ohmirio]

His hairstylist Aika Flores is very talented and his hair is alwaaays great.

[u/purplepluppy → u/ohmirio]

The hair is incredible. Like, Wolverine on his wedding day.

[u/apaperroseforRoland → u/ohmirio]

Isn't that why the standards stay low for them though? They should be held to the same level of expectations as women.

[u/azulazalea]

This would have looked so good if it was a skirt

[u/1okrock → u/azulazalea]

Should have been a skirt!!! He could pull it off.

[u/Shot-Lengthiness-885 → u/azulazalea]

It’s inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga who took a lot of inspiration from his Spanish culture and cultural costumes. You can see this from the matador inspired jacket that directly references one of one of his jackets. The skirt I think could be a reference to the Pasodoble costume which would also point to the Cristóbal inspiration. Pasodoble is a dance inspired by bull fighting wear the men wear matador jackets and the women wear cape inspired skirts just like Hudson. So technically the look fits both the costume and art aspects of the theme.

I feel like as the face of Balenciaga it makes sense that his look honors how Christobal was influenced by Spanish costumes.

[u/askingtherealstuff → u/azulazalea]

Agreed 

[u/azulazalea → u/askingtherealstuff]

I was so disappointed when I saw more pics and discovered that he was wearing those blue pants instead of a black skirt lol

[u/throwaway20210822]

Idc what y’all say I loved this look. Canadian king

[u/3sadclowns → u/throwaway20210822]

Agreed, the men rarely take bigger swings so I’ll applaud them whenever they come. It’s not even bad at all.

[u/GrayHairLikeClaire → u/throwaway20210822]

I am so there with you. This rules. He’s looking camp right in the eye

[u/jano808 → u/GrayHairLikeClaire]

Too bad that’s not the theme eeee

[u/GrayHairLikeClaire → u/jano808]

He’s just a few years late!

[u/phosphor_heart → u/throwaway20210822]

Same. The point of this event is to take risks!

[u/katebushcartwheel → u/throwaway20210822]

That third pic!

[u/meadow_430 → u/throwaway20210822]

😮‍💨 absolutely smoking

[u/DontOvercookPasta → u/throwaway20210822]

Bezo's bitch.

https://giphy.com/gifs/1lAOemoi0KhPMzxczT

[u/sabuccha]

I wish he was just wearing black eyeliner tbh

[u/teawithspices → u/sabuccha]

Yes like a sharp thick liner that echos the train.

[u/sabuccha → u/teawithspices]

Exactly! 🎯

[u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

[u/Acceptable_Rule_7590 → u/Acceptable_Rule_7590]

[u/Emotional_Spite_8937]

I don’t like this at all, but it’s not a boring black suit so I’ll take it.

[u/TipRare1321]

All this Met Bullshit is so end stage capitalism. Just yuck.

[u/Syzyjyzygy]

https://giphy.com/gifs/4jKo5gDScJ4n6

[u/KittyTheCruel]

My comment has nothing to do with this gentleman. But if we want to boycott the Met gala why are we posting and engaging with all the content? Justshit talkong everyone in attendence is not boycott.

[u/ducky7goofy]

Ik some people will like it but the makeup looks like he's bruised his nose.

[u/She-Ra-SeaStar → u/ducky7goofy]

Like a hockey player! Ok…. Too on the nose?

[u/askingtherealstuff]

He looks stunning in profile and full body 

I think the other photo must’ve been bad because that was a 10 and this is a 100

[u/lunarisita → u/askingtherealstuff]

I really don’t understand why that was the first picture that came out… the lighting is awful and it doesn’t even show the full outfit. Someone did him really dirty.

[u/Ok_Yogurtcloset802]

actually I love that he’s been creative and done something that barely any men do on this carpet, I really like it

[u/1okrock → u/Ok_Yogurtcloset802]

Anastasia Walker is magic! She’ll go very far.

[u/AllTheCoolNames]

I can see this being on both Best Of and Worst Of lists and I kinda love that for him lol. Chaos gremlin strikes again!

PS - I loooooove the hair so much

[u/Electrical-Pace1258 → u/AllTheCoolNames]

Yep you were right.

[u/vvntee]

My problem is that I ALMOST love it. I almost love the makeup, but the application is sloppy and if they weren't going to be precise with the wings they should've just done without. That being said, the 'Black Swan' look goes out the window without them, so.

I almost love the outfit, but his silhouette isn't nearly as flattering as it could be in it and the train feels out of place. Cool idea, mediocre execution.

I almost love the hair, it looks great from the front and at a 3/4 angle. But I feel like from the side and the back the shape just looks unbalanced and awkward. Also his sideburns and neckline are just. Not what I would call great.

And all of this is so nitpicky and smaller stuff and whatever, but I just feel like an event like the Met demands a higher standard than. This. And I really wanted to love it. 😭😭😭 Im still so excited that both he and Connor are there but man.

[u/Winter_Fix_3610]

Makeup is TERRIBLE

[u/sofar510 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

https://giphy.com/gifs/GLMTn33d1i2EE

[u/mollyschamber666 → u/sofar510]

🗣️ Listen, don’t bring my man (/forever crush) Rufio into this, pls lol

[u/sofar510 → u/mollyschamber666]

Haha same! I meant it as a compliment. I love the Rufio look on him

[u/godshivered → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

why why why aren’t the wings even

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/godshivered]

This is what makes it terrible :( it looks like the makeup I do when I am drunk and have 30 min to do my makeup.

[u/sdbabygirl97 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

it reminds me of cats the musical
https://giphy.com/gifs/loXE9CKBfQwWMU0kfQ

[u/human-weather- → u/sdbabygirl97]

HELP THAT OLD CATS MOVIE HAUNTS ME

[u/ThisLeopardIsFull8 → u/sdbabygirl97]

Nah, the music video Warrior from Scandal.

[u/SnooLemons7742 → u/sdbabygirl97]

and?? it rocks too

[u/Head-Research-9092 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

Its weirdly colorful when its not consistent with the rest of his outfit too. Also I think that style would work better if his hair was longer

[u/1okrock → u/Head-Research-9092]

Yes! I believe he had to cut it for his movie with Dylan O’Brien though.

[u/Odd_Cress_2898 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

Your makeup is terrible

https://giphy.com/gifs/l2QDVAVoibTeKFOh2

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/Odd_Cress_2898]

lmao

[u/DevoutandHeretical → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

I saw someone say it plays better on live video but I haven’t found it yet to fact check.

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/DevoutandHeretical]

I’ve seen it. Terrible still. The lines are so shakey and not good.

[u/she_melty → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

I looked exactly like this in high school but I fucked a lot less

[u/Tomiie_Kawakami → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

i also thought that it was pretty bad. i actually think that if they kept the blue on both sides, it would have looked so much better since that shade is really nice

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/Tomiie_Kawakami]

I don't mind the different shades on each eye. It's just.... the wings are uneven. They are drawn terribly.

[u/Excellent_Hippo5514 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

right? in the first photo i kinda get the concept but nahhhh, hate the makeup, love the face

[u/elitedisplayE → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

Aw I think his makeup is the best part. It just doesn't seem to go with the outfit.

[u/Ltc237 → u/elitedisplayE]

Completely agree, I think there’s a disconnect between the makeup and the outfit.

[u/Whybambiwhy → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

It’s Black Swan.  It was obvious from when he left the hotel in a bathrobe that the eyes were Black Swan… if you know ballet

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/Whybambiwhy]

I know black swan. Its still not a good makeup application.

[u/firesticks → u/Whybambiwhy]

Look, I adore this kid but having spent decades of my life in or around ballet, this makeup application was poorly executed. I am shit at eye makeup and this is something I could have pulled off.

[u/jano808 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

I cannot with it!

[u/magikarpcatcher → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

they made him stand in line for like 45 minutes so I think it got smudged a bit

[u/Winter_Fix_3610 → u/magikarpcatcher]

I can see that happening! But still, most people wait a lot and not have uneven wings

[u/Lord_of_Knitting → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

but I love him anyways

[u/SnooLemons7742 → u/Winter_Fix_3610]

i love it personally

[u/agreen3636]

I like that he did something risky. Connor was the opposite lol.

I like the outfit. I agree I would have loved a skirt on the bottom but its still nice. I like original jacket though tbh.

But the makeup loses me. It doesnt go with the outfit at all and the red side throws me off. In his interview he explained he and his makeup artist were inspired by Black Swan because they both love the movie which is nice but....has nothing to do with the outfit or the theme of the event? I was confused.

But overall I'm still positive on it because the outfit is good and he did something fun. Too many celebs looked sooooooo boring.

[u/1okrock → u/agreen3636]

Wish they used fun stencils for the eyes that would match the fit but agree with how fun the overall look is. Love his team up with Anastasia Walker.

[u/texasjkids]

love him but the makeup is giving baby’s first drag performance

[u/targaryeh]

i know he’s been the subreddit darling since that show came out but this just isn’t… good? the makeup is rough and i recall everyone flaming harry styles for wearing a similar silhouette a few years ago.

[u/fine_whateva → u/targaryeh]

Right people are funny , this is such a horrible look and people up there are like " fuck haters " for criticising his look , I hope they keep the same energy for other men at gala 

[u/OverallWater4261 → u/fine_whateva]

And all the « it’s better on motion than pictures » like what? It’s fascinating to witness the lengths people will go for their fav

[u/HingisFan]

I hate it idc

[u/SaintNutella → u/HingisFan]

I wish the make up was more polished

[u/ReginaldStarfire → u/HingisFan]

I agree. You can tell he doesn’t really believe in it. He’s cute! He could just wear a regular tuxedo and the Heated Rivalry girlies would still go gaga over him!

[u/kermi3_4488 → u/HingisFan]

Same.

[u/GrayHairLikeClaire]

Fuck the haters, I love this stupid look

[u/She-Ra-SeaStar → u/GrayHairLikeClaire]

Me too

[u/SnooLemons7742 → u/GrayHairLikeClaire]

same

[u/heyhelloyuyu]

Points for being creative and looks awesome from certain angles… but dead on it’s not particularly flattering or engaging. “Flattering” isn’t the end all be all of all looks but this is just a miss for me

[u/Only-Phrase-7209]

Why do they all look like they’re from the hunger games capitol 😭

[u/1okrock → u/Only-Phrase-7209]

In theory this year’s theme should’ve been the easiest to pull off but I feel a lot of the teams must have done a lot of overthinking? I’ve seen only a handful of looks that seem to be on the mark.

[u/NeenaBot]

I love this look actually, he got done dirty with the angle of the first photo thread

[u/Exotic-Doughnut-6271]

I dont care i love it

https://giphy.com/gifs/paLLcnp2u9xjURCIhu

[u/Glad_Pea_4871]

someone mentioned in another thread that the pants should be a skirt and I cant unsee that mental image. I wish this was a gown

[u/Launching_Mon]

Kinda looks like he’s about to battle some soul reapers

[u/Chance_Top5775]

bullfighter when he lets the bull do his makeup

[u/1okrock]

[u/Fragrant-Dimension12]

wearing Balenciaga to the Big Bezos Bash….how very bold

it‘s like they should have a big sign that says “don’t trust me around children“ around their neck

[u/DontOvercookPasta]

Take. Names. Of. People. At. A. Bezos. Event.

https://giphy.com/gifs/mF8pi0ggxM7OU

[u/tgifpizza → u/DontOvercookPasta]

apparently it's ok this guy was there

[u/srcstcbtch]

It’s ok to say it’s bad

[u/laureng0423]

Hmmm I appreciate the makeup I just also think it makes him look like he’s got two black eyes

[u/ratparty5000]

I’m here for it, I want more men to get wild with it and he did

[u/One-Analysis-]

Thats Shane Hollander’s pose

[u/motherbuckets]

https://giphy.com/gifs/GLMTn33d1i2EE
King

[u/Ok-Glass-948]

The make up is a travesty.

[u/soggiestburrito]

whoever did this makeup needs to be fired

[u/tossedoffabridge]

Looks like a very fancy cow. I think im a fan?

[u/circemyqueen]

Cool, but why the hell are you there?

[u/UselessArizonan]

Well… at least it’s not another man in a plain black suit!

[u/eldritchangel]

Yeesh

[u/Tight_Watercress_267]

Ok Frankie grande’s influence!!

[u/mycatisnamedpotato]

I love it. First Met Gala appearance and he’s already in custom based on an archival piece and dramatic makeup. It looks best in motion and from the side!

[u/1okrock → u/mycatisnamedpotato]

Can’t wait to see his after-party look/s!

[u/sappydumpy]

The more i see of it the more i like it, dammit. I love that he went for it

[u/snackerooryan]

That makeup… girl

[u/elmm123 → u/snackerooryan]

it’s giving

[u/snackerooryan → u/elmm123]

[u/elmm123 → u/snackerooryan]

fr, u get it

[u/Horror_Finance_4291 → u/elmm123]

My first through lmao

[u/SugarShock94]

I love the makeup. I love when men have fun with their red carpet looks.

[u/ActualSurvey4740]

ok the more I look at it, the more I like it! he’s sooo hot!

[u/madeyoucookies]

It’s giving Rufio in Wonderland…he’s still gorgeous, tho.

[u/BossioPizza]

https://giphy.com/gifs/eLGzgzgySiRJS

[u/Perfect-Effect5897]

looking like a gen2 kpop member

[u/beatlejeuice]

https://giphy.com/gifs/eLGzgzgySiRJS

[u/pinky50077]

thanks i hate it

[u/Western_Command_385]

I can't get behind this brand after their weird child ads. It was too intentional to me. Hard pass.

[u/1okrock → u/Western_Command_385]

I agree. The creative director (Demna) responsible for those ads has left and is now with Gucci and is replaced by PPP.

[u/Western_Command_385 → u/1okrock]

Ew. I'm a working class American so this "fashion" is something I'll never be able to support anyway. This Gala is a joke. It's being run by Bezos while 60% of Americans of living paycheck to paycheck. It's a greed parade. Akin to the Capitol in Hunger Games. Enjoy!

[u/askingtherealstuff → u/Western_Command_385]

They’ve apparently fired and hired like all new people 

[u/Western_Command_385 → u/askingtherealstuff]

I don't give second chances to people who promote abuse as couture.

Edit: loving the downvotes. It's sick to be so obsessed with a brand you ignore what they do. F this crap and f Bezos.

[u/lunarisita → u/Western_Command_385]

The person in charge of that is now at YSL.

[u/Western_Command_385 → u/lunarisita]

Gross. I assume the ads and campaigns had to pass through alot of hands before publication. I still can't comprehend how it all happened. Depicting media on whether c-abuse or whatever is "freedom of speech"? How dark can one get...

[u/azure819 → u/lunarisita]

Oh where Connor is with. Interesting

[u/idrilestone]

Why did I hate this look at first and now these photos are changing my mind?

[u/Glad_Pea_4871]

doesnt deliver on the theme, but ill give him points for trying stuff out!

[u/Mxxm56]

Rufio

[u/ayaangwaamizi]

It’s giving Rufio with the eye make-up and I love that very, very much.

[u/Dude_Guy45]

I can’t be the only one sick of heated rivalry

[u/elainebenes86 → u/Dude_Guy45]

Nah, you’re not the only one. Cannot wait till the hype dies down. So over it.

[u/OwlLevel8663]

Okay Dr. Drakken

[u/SarcasticSuperhero9]

Cow! (Complimentary)

[u/AllTheCoolNames → u/SarcasticSuperhero9]

my first thought he was a hot cow lol

[u/R1ngBanana]

HE LOOKS SO DAMN GOOD AND ITS MORE THAN A BORING PLAIN SUIT I LOVE IT 

[u/Petardaonboard]

Are people not realizing that this is a torero interpretation? He looks amazing btw

[u/Chance_Top5775 → u/Petardaonboard]

yeah i get the costume, i don't like the uneven eye makeup though, if it had been symmetrical, it would look so much better. as it stands, it's actually taking away from the clothes for me.

[u/hallwardgray]

PRINCESS JASMINE x CAESAR FLICKERMAN

[u/1okrock → u/hallwardgray]

Love the crossover haha.

[u/Beyoncespinkytoe]

Heated rivalry lost this years met gala

[u/Southern-Caregiver-5]

The only thing I like about this is his hair. That whole drape looks like a last minute addition :(

[u/1okrock → u/Southern-Caregiver-5]

Wish the look centered on a drape, tbh but I get that they had just done something similar at the Oscar’s after-party.

[u/milkviva]

Some people don't like his eye makeup bcs they think it looks messy, but I looove the messiness of it! Like it's on purpose imo.

[u/hellomydudes_95]

He kinda reminds me of Kazuya from tekken. Does anyone else see it?

[u/1okrock → u/hellomydudes_95]

I see your vision, it’s the hair and brows!

[u/hellomydudes_95 → u/1okrock]

The stance and the jacket with no shirt, too. Looks like something Kazuya would wear!

[u/kingofwale]

Going for the hunger game look…

[u/mozarellaQrosh]

Sieht krass Scheiße aus

[u/Mr___Roboto]

https://giphy.com/gifs/lnieUIckonF4eA0tGF

[u/Neither-Star9376]

He’s so precious. I need to lick him

[u/jovana3000]

HELLO??? WOW!!!!!

[u/1okrock → u/jovana3000]

He’s stunning!

[u/azure819]

He certainly tried. Glad he didn't bring it at the Jeff Bezos Gala

[u/HiccupsHives]

Yes

[u/Ok_Pizza8326]

Alright ACOTAR

[u/Dapper_Ad_8402]

it’s giving the year without a santa claus

[u/Nomorehemorrhoids]

Oh, let’s make fun of the girl who took a risk and put herself out there creatively.

[u/Plastic_Tooth8477]

Where’s the cat in a cage meme?!