Not-so-504
Erykah Badu
Though Erykah Badu isn’t from the 504, she definitely has NOLA ties. The Dallas, Texas native shares a 13-year-old daughter, Mars Merkaba Thedford, with 3rd Ward & Uptown legend, Jay Electronica.
An eclectic Erykah pulled up to the red carpet wearing a patchwork-filled suit designed by Marni. Sitting under an oversized top hat, her extra-long braids were filled with beads.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sex in the City legend, Sarah Jessica Parker, isn’t a Louisiana native, however, the designer of her dress is. Christopher John Rogers, the creator of SJP’s Met Gala look, hails from Baton Rouge. Rogers took to Instagram to give deets on the actress’ ball piece and the inspiration behind it.
“SJP wears a contoured, patch-worked bodice and pleated ball skirt in shades of Black, Charcoal, Elephant and Ivory silk faille and silk moiré with @Swarovski crystal buttons, silk moiré bows, and custom @PhilipTreacy headpiece,” he wrote in the caption. “This look was inspired by an 1860’s ensemble by Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley — a prominent designer, seamstress, author, philanthropist and social activist active during the Gilded Age.”
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