(7 May 2018) GEORGE CLOONEY JOKES HE’S ‘THE FLOWER ON THE SIDE’ NEXT TO WIFE AT MET GALA
George Clooney joked that he was the “flower on the side” next to wife Amal Clooney at the Met Gala on Monday (7 MAY 2018).
The couple was among the early arrivals to this year’s annual fundraising fete in New York that brings out Hollywood’s elite for an evening of fashion and charity.
Amal Clooney, an event co-chair, wore a striking silver corseted top, matched with black slacks and a cascading metallic, rose-patterned skirt. The ensemble, from designer Richard Quinn, made a crinkling sound all the way the Met’s iconic steps.
Though the recent Vogue cover girl arrived with movie star husband George Clooney, the Academy Award winner knew his place. “I’m the flower on the side,” he joked to reporters.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour arrived at the event in a beaded off-white Chanel gown and a cross necklace alongside her daughter, Bee Shaffer.
She was asked whether this may be her last Met Gala as co-chair because of rumors she’s leaving Vogue.
“I hope not,” Wintour simply said before heading into the soiree.
The theme of this year’s exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute — “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,” which focuses on the influence of Catholicism on fashion — manifested itself in red, the color worn by cardinals, and fuchsia, worn by bishops.
Gary Oldman and his wife Gisele Schmidt said they were thrilled to be invited by Prada to the special event.
“Well we’ve known Mrs. Prada for a number of years and way back I did a little thing in Milan for her where I walked the runway and – so we are here as guests of Prada and you know it’s a great honor,” said Oldman.
If Wintour’s departure from Vogue is true, Oldman said “All great things I guess come to an end.”
“It’s been an incredible run but I’m sure that this is enough for her. You know, yeah. Sometimes you just got to pack your bags,” he continued.
Oldman’s wife Schmidt thought the religion theme was appropriate.
“Well I think religion has always inspired art and creativity and costuming, so I think it’s actually very appropriate. If this is the last one, it gives us something to think about,” she said.
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