Scarlett Johansson’s outfit at the Met Gala caused quite a stir, with many people discussing and debating its controversial nature.
Scarlett Johansson donned a beautiful Marchesa gown made of tulle that featured a unique floral and ombre design at the “Heavenly Bodies” event. The actress was accompanied by her boyfriend, Colin Jost, who is a star on “Saturday Night Live”. Her outfit was not as flashy as some others at the event, such as Rihanna’s papal-inspired Maison Margiela attire, but it still created controversy due to the Marchesa label. Scarlett Johansson arrived at the Met Gala on May 7th to celebrate the opening of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”.
Georgina Chapman, co-founder of fashion brand Marchesa and formerly married to film producer Harvey Weinstein, has seen a decline in the brand’s popularity amongst Hollywood’s elite following numerous accusations of sexual misconduct against her former spouse. In light of the allegations, Chapman announced her separation from Weinstein and postponed Marchesa’s spring/summer 2018 collection. The label later cancelled its New York Fashion Week show. Chapman expressed her sympathy for the women affected by Weinstein’s actions and stated her priority was caring for her children.
After Scarlett Johansson wore Marchesa at the Met Gala, many speculated about her support for the fashion label and its co-founder, Georgina Chapman, who is the ex-wife of Harvey Weinstein. While Perez Hilton questioned Johansson’s intentions, she explained that she wore Marchesa because it makes women feel confident and beautiful. Marchesa also expressed its gratitude for Johansson’s support and praised her style and presence. Other actresses, such as Celeste Thorson, have also worn Marchesa and used it as an opportunity to discuss important issues related to women’s autonomy and independence.