The Met Gala's 2022 theme was Gilded Glamour, and the first Monday in May again filled the carpet with the most creative gowns in fashion. We matched 7 standout looks with bags, from Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian to Bella Hadid. Here are the pairings, and how to shop each mood.
What did we pair with each look?
- Gigi Hadid: a red Chanel 19, the boldest colour we saw all night.
- Kim Kardashian: a Chanel Reissue 226 for quiet edge.
- Irina Shayk: the Chanel 19 in black.
- Kris Jenner: a Chanel Deauville tote, made for an entourage.
- Nicola Peltz: a pink Hermès Kelly 28.
- Iris Law: the Louis Vuitton x Jeff Koons Speedy.
- Bella Hadid: a vintage Chanel single flap.
Why do these pairings work?
Gilded Glamour invites rich colour, shine and classic silhouettes rather than costume. Red carried the boldest energy in our edit, black kept two looks timeless, and a soft pink brought romance to one of the night's sweetest gowns. The picks lean on Chanel and Hermès, two houses that dominated the carpet, with a playful Louis Vuitton collaboration for range.
How do you shop a Met Gala look?
Start with silhouette, then colour. If your gown is grand, keep the bag small and precise; if the dress is simple, let the bag carry the drama. All seven pairings above can be matched through authenticated pre-owned pieces, which is often the only way to find archive styles like a vintage single flap or a 226 Reissue. Save the look and set an alert, because archive pieces move fast.
Build your own red carpet rotation from Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton.
