More Glitter! Inside Baz Luhrmann’s Beauty Vision for this Year’s Met Musical Performance
Baz Luhrmann’s much-anticipated musical performance at the 2024 Met Gala was nothing short of a fairy-tale spectacle. In collaboration with the exhibition “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” the iconic director brought his enchanted forest vision to life, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees.
The Enchanted Forest Concept
“Baz dreamt up an enchanted forest,” explains Max Ortega, a contributing fashion editor. This whimsical setting was the perfect backdrop for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s surprise performance.
The stage came alive with 30 dancers, a 40-person choir, an orchestra, and glittering beauty that captivated the audience in the Great Hall of the museum. The creative team worked tirelessly to embody Luhrmann’s vision through various characters including the gold-soaked Sleepy Orchestra, pre-Raphaelite Choir, satyrs, and glitter-dusted Nymphettes.
Collaborative Artistry
- Evanie Frausto: As Bumble & Bumble Global Artistic Ambassador, he played a crucial role in creating the glittering hair transformations. “We have some real gold leaf in the hair,” explained Frausto, emphasizing the challenges of working with such delicate materials.
- Raisa Flowers: The makeup artist behind the glitter-heavy looks mentioned, “more glitter!” was Luhrmann’s main directive. Flowers drew inspiration from John Galliano’s 1993 RWT show and Pat McGrath’s innovative techniques to create a so-good-it-looks-filtered gleam.
The Performance Experience
For the first time at the Met Gala, the performance began as guests entered. The event unfolded across three acts starting in the Great Hall and culminating with Ariana Grande’s awakening on stage.
Hair Transformation Magic
Frausto’s approach focused on natural yet fantastical textures for dancers’ hair, using Bumble & Bumble products to ensure both style and hair health. Real gold leaf was used on Ariana Grande’s hair, creating an ethereal shimmer that enhanced the magical ambiance.
Makeup That Shines
Raisa Flowers crafted “trippy Tinkerbell” eyes using Hydro Grip Eye Primer as a base for shades of blue duochrome shadows. She used Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter Sticks and Setting Spray to maintain the shimmering glow throughout the performance.
What We Can Learn From Baz Luhrmann’s Vision
Luhrmann’s vision demonstrates how creative collaboration can transform a concept into an immersive experience. The use of glitter and gold leaf not only added sparkle but also symbolized a sense of magic and wonder.
- Embrace Collaboration: Working with talented professionals like Frausto and Flowers allowed for innovative styling techniques that brought Luhrmann’s vision to life.
- Inspiration from the Past: Drawing on historical fashion archives, like Galliano’s work, provided a rich tapestry of inspiration to create fresh yet timeless beauty looks.
The 2024 Met Gala set a new standard for performances by integrating artistry into every detail. It serves as a reminder that in the world of fashion and performance, creativity knows no bounds.
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