Brooklyn Decker with Derek Lam
This was my first Met Ball, and it went beyond my expectations! It was an event that everyone at the top of their field attended. From legendary designers like Donatella Versace and the lovely host Marc Jacobs, to amazing supermodels from the past and present (Cheryl Tiegs, Gisele Bündchen—the list goes on and on). Let’s not forget the amazing musicians, actors, photographers, and artists!
To be invited by Vogue was such an honor, and I hope not the last time (wink wink!). My date for the evening was the super gracious and talented Derek Lam. He dressed me in an embellished jumpsuit and amazing Lucite heels. Plus the Tiffany diamonds dripping all over! It was truly wonderful and so much fun just to go all out for one night, surrounded by such movers and shakers in the business.
My table included Derek Lam and his amazing life partner, Liya Kebede and her ever-so-sweet husband (he was snapping pics of her all night, just so proud and in love). All of us came from all over the world, and somehow the table mixed perfectly.
The exhibit was so fascinating. As a model, I’m obviously biased. But it truly captured past and present supermodels, complete with vintage magazine covers, classic ensembles worn by all the greats over the years; and I can’t forget the spectacular music!! (The Who, Nirvana—talk about high energy!)
Fun fashion moments: I saw a ton of Balmain, bringing the shoulders back… Regardless of how many people wore it, it still looked like a one of a kind on each of them. Also, Elizabeth Hurley had this stunning dress with an enormous train… Her sweet husband was trailing her just apologizing for how much space it took up. It really was beautiful!
The event was so wonderful, and I really connected with the theme. We’ll see if they can top it next year! It’s tough to top perfection, however, I have no doubt that they will.
xox Brooklyn Decker
