Lil Nas X's Silver Body Makeup at the Met Gala 2023
"Who Needs Clothes When You Have Body Paint?" — Lil Nas X, Probably
The Met Gala is a huge night for fashion, but why wear a regular old dress or suit when you can walk the red carpet in silver body paint? That's what Lil Nas X did on May 1. Nearly unrecognisable, the rapper was covered from head to toe in a combination of silver body makeup, glitter, pearls, and rhinestones.
Save for a face piece, tiny bottoms, and platform boots, Nas X hit the steps of the Met Gala 2023 with nothing on, yet he arguably made the biggest statement of all. The face piece completely covered his eyes, brows, and mouth — even his teeth featured a silver grill. To stay on theme, Lil Nas X's extra-long stiletto nails were covered in similar gems. The only thing not covered in silver paint and glitter was his hair.
Maybe body paint for clothes is a budding Met Gala trend. Last year at the Met Gala 2022, Cara Delevingne wore gold body paint on the red carpet for her own head-turning look. Ahead, take a closer peek at Lil Nas X's look for yourself.
