Fashion News Alert: Cavalli Sketches Katy, the Met Gala’s Strict Dress Code, and Martin Margiela Maison and Mykita Team Up

Anna Wintour does not play, especially when it comes to this year’s Gala at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute.

Recently renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center, for this year’s gala honoring the work and legacy of legendary American couturier Charles James, Ms. Wintour has asked all male attendees to come in full evening dress with decorations. For those who don’t know what full evening dress is, it means being donned in a black tailcoat, a waistcoat, a wing-collared shirt and white bow tie.

Though some welcome the “putting on the ritz” attire, Marc Jacobs is nonplussed about all the pomp and circumstance.  Jacobs, according to Vogue UK feels that this Met Gala is “much more straightforward,” and “not as exciting as wearing a lace dress and boxer shorts.” Hmm, didn’t Marc Jacobs flaunt that look at the 2012 Met Gala.

Still, getting a black tailcoat and waistcoat is no small feat, even in NYC. And what are the LA lads going to do? Fashion Reverie will keep you posted.

Cavalli and his outrageous sketches

Three seems to be the charm for Roberto Cavalli. First he sketched a gown for Beyonce’s, next he sketched an onstage costume for Miley Cyrus, and now he is doing the same for Katy Perry.

For Perry’s Prism tour, the ever-evolving pop phenomenon will be wearing Cavalli.  We know the onstage outfits will be sexy and elegant, with just the special touch of Katy Perry flava!!

It’s all about teamwork

Collaborations seem to be the order of the day in fashion and European brand Maison Martin Margiela has taken up the banner by collaborating with sunglass brand Mykita for a spring/summer 2014 unisex sunglass collection.

Known for ultra-light eyewear made from metal plates and assembled without screws, Mykita in its collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela seeks to reinterpret historical forms through construction and an unconventional approach to materials. Miley Cyrus has even jumped on the bandwagon by tweeting a photo of her wearing the new shades.

The “MMMESSEOO6” sunglasses retail for $550, and available only at  Mykita and Maison Martin Margiela stores.

—William S. Gooch