The actress, who was a co-chair for the 2022 event alongside husband Ryan Reynolds, arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a custom Versace look that changed from bronze to green to mirror the oxidation of the famous New York City landmark. The tulle dress was embroidered with crystal and metallic leather and tri-tone copper foil.
When Lively first arrived, the dress had an oversized copper bow at the hip that led into a long, dramatic train. The bow unraveled as she walked along the red carpet to reveal the green color.
Lively told E! on the red carpet that the front of the dress was designed to emulate the architecture of the Empire State Building. She also said that her Lorraine Schwartz crown was another accessory meant to mimic the Statue of Liberty.
E!'s Zanna Roberts Rassi said that the green side of the train was embroidered with a celestial map inspired by the same 12 zodiac constellations that are painted on the ceiling of Grand Central Station in New York City.