Inside Alton Mason’s Bridal Met Gala Look
The first Black male model to walk for Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel honored the late designer in bridal couture.
Arguably the best-dressed man on last night's Met Gala carpet was model Alton Mason. A guest of Karl Lagerfeld’s eponymous brand, the 25-year-old stole our hearts as a Chanel bride in custom Karl Lagerfeld haute couture by Hun Kim. The look was highly symbolic, given that Mason was the first Black male model to ever walk for the French House.
The all-lace ensemble featured delicate floral applique on a skin-tight silhouette, modernizing classic bridal motifs with an elevated couture flare. His chunky knee-high boots, custom designed by Sunni Dixon, jutted out at the calf, whose width was offset by sculptural shoulders which culminated in a high-necked collar. Mason’s bridal transformation was completed by a dramatic crystal embellished veil trailing the floor behind him.
Overall, this look felt right: it was an homage to Lagerfeld, his revolutionary time at Chanel, and the evolution of his namesake brand. A cross-section of progression, the ensemble represented the late designer at his best.
