- Some "Bridgerton" fans think Phoebe Dynevor's Met Gala look ignored the "gilded glamour" theme.
- Dynevor wore a sheer black gown by Louis Vuitton, differing from the pastel looks in the show.
- The Regency era took place in England long before the Gilded Age happened in New York.
Phoebe Dynevor's Met Gala look has received criticism from some "Bridgerton" fans, who think she ignored the event's "gilded glamour" dress code — even though the show's Regency era setting took place well before the Gilded Age.
Dynevor wore a sheer, black gown by Louis Vuitton to her first Met Gala on Monday. The gown was a reinterpreted design from the fashion house's spring-summer 2022 collection, according to a post on Louis Vuitton's Instagram account. The actress was styled by Nicky Yates.
Some fans noted on Twitter that the ensemble differed from the wardrobe of Daphne Bridgerton, the character that Dynevor portrays in seasons one and two of the Netflix series. In the show, which was adapted from Julia Quinn's bestselling novels and follows the social season in Regency London, Dynevor's character wears pastel colors and modest silhouettes.
Twitter user @P0PTIMISM shared a photo of Dynevor in her gala outfit, writing: "Imagine starring in Bridgerton and not knowing what gilded glamour is."
—billie jean (@P0PTIMISM) May 2, 2022
Others shared similar sentiments, suggesting that the look ignored the Met Gala's theme.
—renee (@needymentality) May 2, 2022
noooo out of all people the bridgerton people OUGHT to know gilded glamour jeez
— Moonchild⁷ (@eternaltann) May 2, 2022
The Regency era in England and the Gilded Age of New York took place decades apart
It's worth noting that the Regency era and the Gilded Age took place decades apart, and the fashion in these eras differed.
The Regency era in London took place from 1811 to 1820, and was defined by its elegance in architecture, art, and fashion, according to the publication Her. The Gilded Age in New York spanned from 1870 to 1890, as Insider's Samantha Grindell reported.
One Twitter user, @shirkering, pointed this out, writing in response to a tweet criticizing Dynevor's look that "Bridgerton" doesn't take place during the Gilded Age.
—hyojin (@shirkering) May 3, 2022
According to Her, a popular garment worn during the Regency era was the empire line dress, which is commonly worn by Dynevor's character on the show. Other notable garments from the era include corsets, the pelisse (a full-length sleeve coat) and the Spencer jacket (a short top coat), the publication added.
"Bridgerton" costume designer Ellen Mirojnick told Slate in 2020 that "being 100 percent historically correct was not on our agenda at all." Mirojnick said that while she took inspiration from Regency-era fashion when designing the costumes, she was also inspired by a variation of fashion from different periods.
As Insider's DeArbea Walker reported, the Gilded Age was the era with "the most significant wealth inequality in American history." Child labor laws weren't created yet, and newly emancipated Black people were subjected to racial terror and discrimination as they tried to make a living.
Like the Regency era, the Gilded Age is also remembered for its fashion. During the Gilded Age, the upper classes had a "more-is-more" approach to fashion due to technological advances that made it easier for the rich to buy more clothes than ever before, Vogue reported.
Women typically wore bright clothing with multiple fabrics, as well as dramatic accessories like feathered hats, according to Vogue. Some of these styles were shown on the HBO drama series, "The Gilded Age," which first aired in January.
Representatives for Dynevor, Yates, and Louis Vuitton did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.