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Zendaya, Mary J. Blige, and More Best-Dressed Stars From the Time100 Gala
After a two-year hiatus, the Time100 Gala returned to New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, June 8. Change-makers and celebrities alike kicked off the evening on the red carpet, showing off their luxe looks for the event.
Zendaya made a fashionable appearance in a vintage, triangular-cut Bob Mackie gown. Her longtime image architect Law Roach orchestrated the elegant archival moment. Also in attendance was Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, who was styled by Zadrian Smith and Sarah Edmiston. For her onstage toast to the LGBTQIA+ community, DeBose wore a sheer Oscar de la Renta dress that featured ornate beadwork and flower appliqués. Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige, who performed at the gala, arrived in an architectural gown by Gaurav Gupta. The striking design came complete with cutouts that shaped the sea-green material into a heart-shaped bodice, along with a dramatic, spiralling ruffled train.
Marvel actor Simu Liu played host for the evening, stepping out in an electrifying blue Versace pantsuit from the pre-fall 2022 collection. Also on the menswear front, former NBA player Dwyane Wade opted for a heather-gray suit by Fear of God, a look styled by Jason Bolden. Other Time100 red carpet standouts included Brother Vellies designer Aurora James, who also donned Oscar de la Renta, along with a black tie version of her popular Globe sandals. “The Dropout“‘s Amanda Seyfried wore a similarly dramatic high-low design that included a Carolina Herrera ensemble, which was paired with a custom choker necklace covered in De Beers diamonds. Keep scrolling to catch every stylish arrival at the Time100 Gala.
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Zendaya in Vintage Bob Mackie at the 2022 Time100 Gala
The look, styled by Image Architect Law Roach, was finished with a Bulgari High Jewellery necklace with over 49 carats of step cut diamonds along with multiple High Jewelry diamond rings and a pair of diamond stud earrings.
Mary J. Blige in Gaurav Gupta at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Styled by Jason Rembert, the artful turquoise dress was complete with Aquazzura platforms and Pristine Jewelers pieces, including a heart-shaped chandelier necklace.
Ariana DeBose in Oscar de la Renta at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Stylist duo Zadrian Smith and Sarah Edmiston sourced this sheer, sequin-decorated number for DeBose, complete with a thigh-high leg slit to reveal metallic Jimmy Choo sandals and accessorized with jewels from Jacob & Co.
Aurora James in Oscar de la Renta at the 2022 Time100 Gala
James completed her dramatic fringed high-low gown with her own Brother Vellies Globe sandal.
Aly Raisman in Pamella Roland at the 2022 Time100 Gala
The Olympic gold medalist styled the printed black-and-white one-shoulder gown with diamond sunburst earrings.
Amanda Seyfried in Carolina Herrera at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Styled by Elizabeth Stewart, Seyfried wore a high-low fan pleated dress from the pre-fall 2022 collection, finishing the look with a custom necklace by Catherine Sarr of Almasika that is decorated in De Beers diamonds ethically and sustainable sourced in Botswana, as part of the De Beers #BlackisBrilliant project.
Dwyane Wade in Fear of God at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Wade, who was styled by Jason Bolden for the event, finished his heather-gray suiting with Cartier jewels, a delicate gold necklace, and sleek, black leather shoes.
Simu Liu in Versace at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Styled by Jeanne Yang and Chloe Takayanagi, the actor wore a slim-fit blazer made from pure virgin wool with a silk shirt and pants in Versace’s electric all-blue shade from the pre-fall 2022 collection. The Time100 Gala host finished his look with a Jacob & Co. timepiece.
Jon Batiste in Atelier Cillian at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Batiste wore a white tweed suit over a gold lamé shirt from designer Stephen Mikhail’s resort 2022 collection, which was inspired by an ancient Greek myth about The Fates.
Andrew Garfield in Gucci at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Styled by Warren Alfie Baker, Garfield chose a Gucci three-piece tuxedo over a white ruffled evening shirt complete with a black satin bow-tie and black leather lace-up shoes, finishing the look with an Omega timepiece.
Jazmine Sullivan in Hanifa at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Sullivan added a touch of luxe to her elevated Hanifa shirtdress with sheer black tights, finishing the look with Shine Like Me and Khiry jewels.
Questlove in Zegna at the 2022 Time100 Gala
The artist chose a made-to-measure mineral green jacquard wool and silk bomber jacket, teamed with a black t-shirt and wool and mohair trousers.
Miranda Lambert in Christian Siriano at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Lambert, styled by Tiffany Gifford, worked with Siriano on a custom off-shoulder dress with black leather details, finishing the ensemble with Wempe NYC jewels and a clutch from American designer Jeffrey Levinson, crafted to showcase her love for music.
Bill and Phoebe Gates at the 2022 Time100 Gala
Bill’s daughter Phoebe wore a Fendi by Versace pink chainmail dress with signature gold Medusa hardware straps and PVC sandals.
Michelle Zauner in Rodarte at the 2022 Time100 Gala
The lead vocalist of pop band Japanese Breakfast was styled by Cece Liu, with her hand-beaded floral appliqué dress being finished with Wempe diamonds and a Simone Rocha bag.
Quinta Brunson at the 2022 Time100 Gala
The American writer, producer, and comedian chose a liquid purple one-shoulder gown with a gathered center, cinched waist, and sweetheart neckline, played up by purple gemstone jewels.