“Hailey and Justin Bieber attended the 2021 Met Gala together. Donning a black dress and black suit, the couple did wear staples of American fashion. However, I don’t believe their outfits deeply explored the Met Gala theme, “America; A Lexicon of Fashion”. Instead, I decided to dress Hailey and Justin in feminine couture with pearls, embroidery, and tule from the spring-summer 2021 collection by Joshua Chris. The feminine details of their looks were reminiscent of fashion feminine beginnings but also looked forward to an era of gender-neutral clothing in America, a lexicon of fashion. As fashion progresses, demure and feminine styles are something that is socially acceptable for all genders to wear. Fashion, reflecting the political climate, moves forward towards a state of tolerance and acceptance for every person’s unique identity and style. This board explored themes of duality between what society has deemed feminine and masculine and sought to blur the line between the two. Through self-expression, we are empowered to become our truest selves and excel in our lives in a way that is authentic and meaningful.”

— Natalia Mendoza