Is there an American nightlife institution more iconic than Studio 54? The now defunct New York City club from the ’70s is exactly what Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were thinking about for the 2021 Met gala. In two glamorous looks by Michael Kors, they paid homage to the fabulous fashions that were often sported by celebrities back in the hot spot’s heydey. In a new Vogue video, we get to see just how the couple glammed up for their big night.
The video begins with Mendes and Cabello getting ready separately in different rooms, occasionally FaceTiming each other to check on their status. For Cabello, the process started with eating some waffle fries before going glam, when her team applied a purple smoky eye and natural beach waves (major Cher vibes). “It’s giving purple, sparkles, and disco glam,” says Cabello, who marked her first Met gala this year. She was nervous—but happy to have a date. “Luckily I’m going with Shawn. I know him pretty well,” she jokes. Then Kors stopped by to check on her and to see how she looked in her slinky purple gown and feather boa.“It’s super glamorous but athletic,” says Kors. “And it’s comfortable!”
Mendes, meanwhile, started the glam process by getting his nails painted black; then his hairstylist got to work on loose, bouncy curls. (Mendes described the hair look best—as “textured, sweaty, and smooth.”) Next, the musician slipped into a leather suit, which he wore shirtless with tons of jewels. “I just wanted to tap into that ‘American rock star who drinks a little too much’ look,” says Mendes with a laugh. Kors also stopped by and admired the ensemble, describing it as “chic and ballsy.”
Once they were all ready for the event, the duo met up and admired each other’s outfits. In the lobby, they unexpectedly ran into the Biebers. “I like the no shirt,” says Justin. “Gotta flex.” The couple proceeded to hop on the party bus and headed over to the Met, kicking off an eventful evening.
Above, watch the full video.
Director: Rom Bokobza
DP: Rachel Batashvili
Cam Op: Brandon Yoon
Editor: Theo Rosenthal
Audio: Carlton Lester
Audio: Javier Caso
Producer: Naomi Nishi
Producer, On-Set: Chase Lewis
Associate Producer: Cecilia Sallusti
Filmed on location at the Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel
VP, Digital Video Programming and Development: Robert Semmer
Director of Content: Tara Homeri
Showrunner: Lila Benaissa
Production Manager: Emily Yates
Postproduction Manager: Marco Glinbizzi
Production Coordinator: Kit Fogarty
