It’s the first time an A-list celebrity has worn the brand since the Harvey Weinstein allegations came out.
Following the 2018 Met Gala, Scarlett Johansson provided a quote to the Cut explaining her choice to wear a Marchesa gown. “I wore Marchesa because their clothes make women feel confident and beautiful and it is my pleasure to support a brand created by two incredibly talented and important female designers,” she said. As the Cut pointed out, the actress appears to be implying women shouldn’t be penalized for the crimes of men.
“We are truly honored that Scarlett chose to wear Marchesa for the Met Gala,” said Marchesa in a statement. “She is an amazingly talented actor who has incredible style and presence. It was wonderful to work so closely with her in creating this custom look.”
With Rihanna serving us a pearl-encrusted pope and Alessandro Michele, Lana Del Rey, and Jared Leto cosplaying as Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the 2018 Met Gala was essentially designed to get people talking. One celebrity, however, had a different kind of talker in mind: Scarlett Johansson attended the event in a red gown designed by Marchesa, the fashion label co-founded and designed by Georgina Chapman, who was married to Harvey Weinstein.
The gown in question was an ombré tulle creation that bled from maroon to dusty pink, with petals embedded throughout. According to several outlets, this is the first time a celebrity of Johansson’s stature has worn the brand on the red carpet since the sexual assault allegations against Weinstein broke last fall. As The Hollywood Reporter and the Daily Mail reported, Marchesa’s future seemed dire after allegations came out saying Weinstein had allegedly pressured actresses like Felicity Huffman and Sienna Miller to wear his ex-wife’s brand on the red carpet.
In the aftermath of the allegations, Chapman’s brand has undergone some major changes. In January, WWD reported, Marchesa released its lookbook digitally and without press appointments. Later that month, the label announced it would not be doing a New York Fashion Week show after all.
Chapman has not commented on the allegations against Weinstein beyond one brief statement she made shortly after the scandal broke announcing the couple’s separation. Although Weinstein himself had previously said his ex-wife “stands 100 percent behind me” and that the two had discussed the story at length, Chapman refuted this a week later. “My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions. I have chosen to leave my husband,” Chapman said in a statement, People reported. “Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time.”
Source:https://www.glamour.com
