LACMA Art + Film Gala’s Style Through the Years: Salma Hayek, Naomi Campbell, Rosé and More
The 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala is approaching, with this year’s event scheduled for Saturday in Los Angeles. Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow are continuing their co-chair duties, as they have together since 2011.
Since its inception in 2011, the annual gala has brought in some of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion, from supermodels like Naomi Campbell to Oscar-winning actors like Jared Leto.
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Gucci has been a sponsor of the LACMA Art + Film Gala, helping to raise millions of dollars for the event through donations and sales of seats and tables. The funds raised at the gala go toward supporting LACMA’s initiative to make the film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming. Funds are used for specific things such as exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programming, in addition to screenings that explore the intersection of art and film.
Due to its affiliation with a museum, VIP guest list and the high-fashion looks (often by Gucci) the event has earned a reputation as the Met Gala of the West Coast. WWD takes a closer look at some of the celebrities who have attended the stylish gala over the years.
Olivia Wilde, 2011
At the inaugural LACMA Art + Film Gala in 2011, Olivia Wilde arrived wearing a long-sleeve Gucci red dress with a V-cut neckline and two floral appliqués at the waist. The first LACMA Art + Film Gala honored director Clint Eastwood and artist John Baldessari. The gala brought in $3 million in its first year.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 2012
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attended the 2012 LACMA Art + Film Gala wearing a green Gucci column dress with an asymmetrical double-layered scalloped neckline. That year’s ceremony honored artist Ed Ruscha and director Stanley Kubrick. The 2012 event raised $3.5 million.
Drew Barrymore, 2013
In 2013, a then-pregnant Drew Barrymore showcased maternity style arriving to the LACMA Art + Film Gala in a Vivienne Westwood landscape print dress, topping the ensemble off with gold toe green suede pumps. The event honored artist David Hockney and director Martin Scorsese, and raised $4.1 million.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, 2014
Former celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the 2014 LACMA Art + Film Gala, with Kardashian wearing a teal blue Cushnie et Ochs silk dress with a one-shoulder detail skirt with a thigh-high slit. West kept it semiformal in a white T-shirt, black blazer and black leather pants. The 2014 gala raised $3.85 million and honored artist Barbara Kruger director Quentin Tarantino.
Salma Hayek, 2015
Salma Hayek attended the 2015 LACMA Art + Film Gala wearing a pink Gucci corset gown with red sequin ribbon bow detail at the waist. The actress’ husband, Fran?ois-Henri Pinault, is the chairman of Kering, which owns Gucci. The event honored artist James Turrell and Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G. I?árritu, and raised $4 million.
Courtney Love, 2016
Courtney Love attended the 2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala, wearing an emerald green Gucci dress with sunburst pleat sleeves and a ruffle pleated neckline. The event honored artist Robert Irwin and director Kathryn Bigelow, and raised $3.6 million.
Naomi Campbell, 2017
Although Gucci is a go-to for many celebrities at the LACMA Art + Film Gala, in 2017, supermodel Naomi Campbell wore a shimmering yellow fringe asymmetrical one-shoulder gown from Versace. The event honored artist Mark Bradford and director George Lucas, and raised $4.4 million for the museum.
Zo? Kravitz, 2018
For the 2018 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Zo? Kravitz arrived wearing an off-the-shoulder dark navy gown with more than 1,000 natural freshwater pearls on the hand-quilted silk wool, and carried a navy satin demi bag, all by Gabriela Hearst. The 2018 LACMA Gala raised $4.5 million. The event honored artist Catherine Opie and Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro.
Jared Leto, 2019
During former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele’s tenure as creative director of the brand from 2015 to 2022, Jared Leto was one of the brand’s biggest fans. At the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala, he arrived in a dust pink Gucci jacket, white shirt, black trousers and white shoes. The event honored artist Betye Saar and filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. The gala raised $4.6 million.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, 2021
Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez showcased couple’s style at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala. Bezos opted for a classic black-and-white tuxedo ensemble, while Sanchez wore a silver sequin dress with cutout detail at the waist. The 2021 gala featured a performance by Celeste, and honored artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, as well as director Steven Spielberg. The evening raised $4.6 million.
Rosé of Blackpink, 2022
The 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala brought out many South Korean stars, like Lee Byung Hun and Go-so Young. Rosé of K-pop group Blackpink and a global brand ambassador for Saint Laurent, also owned by Kering, arrived wearing a minimalist Saint Laurent black maxi dress with cutout detail on the bodice and a hood. She accessorized the look with a gold statement bracelet.
The 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala honored artist Helen Pashgian and filmmaker Park Chan-wook and featured a special performance by Elton John. The gala raised $5.1 million.
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