la muñeca de porcelana en el met

when i was little, my cousins and my aunt in puerto rico would call me “la muñeca de porcelana / the little porcelain doll.” they’d dress me up, and i loved it. for my appearance at the met, i wanted to bring my family with me symbolically.

i felt the best way to do that was bring my younger self with me. the porcelain doll - which was made in the early 20th century, circa 1910-1925 - is meant to represent her. that little girl running around barefoot, playing with chickens at my family’s house in the Puerto Rican countryside. mira Tití, la muñequita se transformó en un cisne.

my intention is always to celebrate art, and recognize the role that art plays not just in the telling of our shared history, but of our own individual histories as well.

every tireless stitch in every outfit tonight is proof that art exists in the dedication, soul and passion of the creator, not those that try to corporatize it. art, and the purpose it serves in weaving the most beautiful parts of our cultural fabric, should never be lost at the expense of those who sit in positions of power.

thank you to the group of incredible artists that worked so hard and with so much heart to bring this look and story to life. an honor working with each of you!

the most gorgeous gown by @matieresfecales. you are visionaries, and it’s a dream supporting an independent brand pushing boundaries of what femininity can be.

styling: @joecarayol
styling asst: @gooroo.gooroo
makeup: @yslbeauty @sandynichamakeup
makeup asst: @makeupbysebb @atsukoohtsu
hair: @chika_nishiyama
nails: @notbad.as
jewelry: @theofficialpandora
photog: @jasonrenaud