Anna Wintour, Blake Vigorous amongst stars to put on tiaras to the Met Gala

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Written by Oscar Holland, CNN

Contributors Nick Remsen, CNN

With a dress code honoring America’s Gilded Age, the Met Gala’s guests looked to the past for inspiration. And there was one accessory that stole the show Monday night: the vintage tiara.

Actress Tommy Dorfman and YouTuber Emma Chamberlain were among the celebrities sporting generations-old crowns. However, it was the editors of Vogue magazine — organizer of the glamorous annual fundraiser — who led by example.

The evening’s host, Anna Wintour, swapped her signature sunglasses for a glittering tiara. Speaking to reporters on the red carpet, Vogue’s longtime editor-in-chief revealed that the jewel-encrusted item was a family heirloom dating back to around 1910.
Hamish Bowles attended the Met Gala in a 1950s gold feather tiara.

Hamish Bowles attended the Met Gala in a 1950s gold feather tiara. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

The magazine’s global editor-at-large, Hamish Bowles, meanwhile opted for a gold feather tiara, lending some sparkle to his white-tie outfit. In an Instagram post he…

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