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“The duality of the mirror and the mask excited me - am I shielding or reflecting the world?”🪞🎭 Ahead of her 2026 Met Gala appearance, we caught up with @gwendolineuniverse and collaborator #GillianWearing to talk through the inspiration behind her look and the meaning of her show-stopping mask accessory. Hit the link in bio to read Gwen and Gillian’s interviews in full 🔗 @gwendolineuniverse photographed pre-Met by @fjilm Stylist: @kegrand Hair: @hairbyadir Make-up: @jennasaisquoii @patstingz @joannavargasnyc Dress: @gilesdeacon_ Hat: @stephenjonesmillinery Shoes: @herbertlevine_ Mask: #GillianWearing #MetGala #MetGala2026 #GwendolineChristie

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@starsandmoon84 always😊🙌

@babz5432 This is so interesting ❤️

@timasmusic 😍

@faisal_mirza_3333 Hlo madam iam your big fan from india please reply ❤️

@wfwalcott Yes!!! ❤️🤍❤️

@thatgirl_caityg Mother mothering

@art4474 😍

@josephinejonessdiary so good

@virginiabateslondon ♥️💥♥️

@_______0y7 I absolutely loved it

@20kaii The faceless woman 🙌

@harrietanstrutherstudio_ Love those pictures. Have always been a great inspiration

@crasharoostudios @jay.00101 I genuinely appreciate what you're saying. That part is 100% true. My quarrel is with the gala itself. Thank you for defending the arts though. I love that

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