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Janelle Monáe's Futuristic Met Gala Outfit Goes Viral

BuzzFeed·Jada Gomez·6 months ago
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Leave it to Janelle Monáe to make a totally showstopping entrance anywhere she goes.

The "Electric Lady" singer wore a custom Christian Siriano ensemble that features a tangle of cords over lush greenery. What's more, her look came complete with animatronics by Cameron Hughes.

Janelle's Met Gala look appeared to be a mashup of nature meets technology, which makes a much-needed statement in this current era.

A reporter asked Janelle if her outfit had anything to do with the rise of AI. "The rise, the rise... Balance must be restored," she responded.

The butterfly detail — surrounded by electrical cords — in her hair pulls everything together in both a stunning and sobering statement.

Janelle's ensemble got early rave reviews all over social media. One Reddit user wrote , "This is what the people want. Fantastic." Another wrote, "YES. The people yearn for whimsy."

The love also continued on Twitter:

"She’s definitely in my top 5 of best dressed according to the met Gala theme.…

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