The Met Gala is an eagerly awaited yearly occasion that unites the most prominent personalities from the realms of fashion, entertainment, and art.
The event has a distinct theme every year, and guests are required to dress up in accordance with it.
As expected, many stars graced the red carpet in stunning archival Chanel outfits by Lagerfeld.
Among them were Penélope Cruz and Dua Lipa, who sparked a “battle of the brides” with their dramatic gowns.
However, it was 55-year-old Nicole Kidman who stole the show with her choice of outfit.
Kidman arrived at the Met Gala in a stunning dress that she had worn for a Chanel No. 5 advertisement back in 2004.
The video, called Le Film, was directed by the famous Baz Luhrmann, and it featured Kidman in a beautiful dress that perfectly complemented her grace and elegance.
Despite almost two decades passing since the ad’s release, Kidman’s outfit looked just as stunning on her at the Met Gala.
The only noticeable difference was Kidman’s beauty image. In the ad, she wore a messy updo with her curled hair tied back.
For the Met Gala, Kidman opted for a simpler hairstyle with her hair neatly gathered at the back and adorned with a trendy bow.
Kidman’s decision to wear the same dress she had worn almost 20 years ago to the Met Gala was met with mixed reactions from fans and fashion critics.
While some praised the actress for her commitment to fashion and paying tribute to Lagerfeld’s legacy, others found the move outdated and questioned its relevance in modern-day