Nicole Kidman Stuns Met Gala with Dramatic Bob Haircut
Adieu to her extended locks of golden hue - Farewell to her lengthy, golden tresses
Veteran actress Nicole Kidman (57) shook things up at the fashion world's grand event, The Met Gala, with a daring hairstyle transformation. Ditching her signature long blonde locks, she donned a striking black Balenciaga dress with a slicked-back bob, evoking a captivating, modern take on a classic 1952 look.
A Modern Twist on Timeless Glamour
The sleek, short bob was the perfect accompaniment to Kidman's exquisite couture outfit for the evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Collaborating with stylist Jason Bolden (43) and Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia (44), she aimed to recreate the essence of 1952 Cristóbal Balenciaga, as captured by Richard Avedon for the October 1952 issue of "Harper's Bazaar London."
When asked about her choice for the event, Kidman revealed to "Vogue": "Demna's sketch was inspiring, transforming a beautiful piece from the house's past into something totally unique for me." She paired the black corset dress with black short gloves, pointed pumps, dramatic earrings, and her new short haircut, styled with a deep side part for the Met Gala.
Divine Electricity
The actress couldn't help but admire her dazzling ensemble, sharing: "The dress exudes the 'Tailored For You' dress code, designed by Anna Wintour, with intricate details that perfectly accentuate my figure, from the bows around the waist, to the corset, to the divine tulle." The styling was influenced by iconic female dandies like Eartha Kitt, exuding confidence, individuality, and elegance for the occasion.
Taking place annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, the Met Gala is often touted as the "Super Bowl of Fashion." For 2025, the exhibition showcased clothing, paintings, and photographs that highlight the style of black dandyism from the 18th century to the present day, based on Monica L. Miller's book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
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- Nicole Kidman, amidst the annual Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, made a bold fashion statement with a short bob hairstyle, reminiscent of a timeless look from 1952.
- Surprised at the Met Gala, Nicole Kidman opted for a striking Balenciaga ensemble and a short bob, drawing inspiration from the 1952 Cristóbal Balenciaga design captured by Richard Avedon in Harper's Bazaar.
- Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Balenciaga, worked with Nicole Kidman to create a two-toned effect for her Met Gala outfit, which included a short bob, embodying the 'Tailored For You' dress code and promoting individuality, elegance, and confidence.
- The fashion-and-beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle scene at the Met Gala experienced a stir as Nicole Kidman stunned the crowd with her short bob hairstyle, adorning a Balenciaga outfit that was inspired by the timeless glamour of dandyism.
- In a Vogue interview, Nicole Kidman expressed her delight about her Met Gala appearance, revealing that the double-tiered black Balenciaga dress, combined with the short bob haircut, was her way of paying homage to the iconic dandies, exuding confidence, individuality, and elegance.
