Hot off theirInternet-breaking appearance at the Venice Film Festival,Jennifer LopezandBen Affleckmarked another relationship milestone — their firstMet Gala!The couple didn’t shy away from showing their affection for one another at theMetropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Galaon Monday.While Affleck let Lopez own the spotlight solo on the red carpet, he quickly joined her inside the event, where the couple shared kisses through their masks.They also wore the same designer. Both stars adhered to the event’s In America: A Lexicon of Fashion theme, with Affleck keeping it simple in a Ralph Lauren tuxedo and Lopez bringing her signature glam to the carpet in a custom, dark brown Ralph Lauren gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. The dress featured a Couture bustier, crystal embroidery, braided leather trim, and took a team of fifteen artisans over twelve days to create, according to the brand.Jamie McCarthy/MG21/GettyKevin Mazur/MG21/GettyLopez completed the look with a custom, hand-made faux fur cape featuring a mix of leather, suede, and shearling fringe along with a spattering of crystal beadwork that took over 200 hours to finish.Her styling team (Mariel HaennandRob Zangardi) added a combination of vintage accessories, including a Navajo-stamped silver ring and silver jewelry from the Ralph Lauren archives.Lopez also relied on her glam squad to pull together the look. HairstylistLorenzo Martinpulled her hair back into a wavy ponytail and makeup artistScott Barnescreated a warm, bronze makeup look. Tanning artistIsabel Alysaamplified Lopez’s signature J.Lo glow before the carpet andTom Bachikgave her “super clean perfectly manicured” nails.Theo Wargo/GettyLopez last had amajor Ralph Lauren red carpet moment at the 2019 CFDA Awards, where she accepted the Fashion Icon Award. The iconic American designer also grew up in Bronx, New York.Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.Affleck and Lopez’sVenice Film Festival date night last weekmarked their return to the carpet for the first time in over 15 years.Theo Wargo/GettyThe couple made a show-stopping entrance at the premiere of the actor’s new film,The Last Duel— theirfirst red carpet appearancesince rekindling their romance earlier this year.Lopez (who previously datedAlex Rodriguez) and Affleck (who had split fromAna de Armas) rekindled theirromance in April before going Instagram official in Julyfor the singer’s birthday. Asource previously told PEOPLEthey “are in it for the long run” after the two brought their respective children to the Magic Castle in L.A.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty"It’s just a natural step that they all spend time together with the kids," the source added.For more on the 2021 Met Gala and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.Affleck has three children with ex-wifeJennifer Garner: daughters Violet, 15, and Seraphina, 12, and son Samuel, 9. Meanwhile, Lopez shares twins, Emme and Max, 13, with ex-husbandMarc Anthony.The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was delayed from its usual scheduled date on the first Monday in May after last year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s guests wererequired to provide proof of vaccinationand wear masks at all times, except for when drinking and eating.
Hot off theirInternet-breaking appearance at the Venice Film Festival,Jennifer LopezandBen Affleckmarked another relationship milestone — their firstMet Gala!
The couple didn’t shy away from showing their affection for one another at theMetropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Galaon Monday.
While Affleck let Lopez own the spotlight solo on the red carpet, he quickly joined her inside the event, where the couple shared kisses through their masks.
They also wore the same designer. Both stars adhered to the event’s In America: A Lexicon of Fashion theme, with Affleck keeping it simple in a Ralph Lauren tuxedo and Lopez bringing her signature glam to the carpet in a custom, dark brown Ralph Lauren gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. The dress featured a Couture bustier, crystal embroidery, braided leather trim, and took a team of fifteen artisans over twelve days to create, according to the brand.
Jamie McCarthy/MG21/Getty
Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty
Lopez completed the look with a custom, hand-made faux fur cape featuring a mix of leather, suede, and shearling fringe along with a spattering of crystal beadwork that took over 200 hours to finish.
Her styling team (Mariel HaennandRob Zangardi) added a combination of vintage accessories, including a Navajo-stamped silver ring and silver jewelry from the Ralph Lauren archives.
Lopez also relied on her glam squad to pull together the look. HairstylistLorenzo Martinpulled her hair back into a wavy ponytail and makeup artistScott Barnescreated a warm, bronze makeup look. Tanning artistIsabel Alysaamplified Lopez’s signature J.Lo glow before the carpet andTom Bachikgave her “super clean perfectly manicured” nails.
Theo Wargo/Getty
Lopez last had amajor Ralph Lauren red carpet moment at the 2019 CFDA Awards, where she accepted the Fashion Icon Award. The iconic American designer also grew up in Bronx, New York.
Be sure to check out all of PEOPLE’sMet Gala coverageto get the latest news on fashion’s biggest night.
Affleck and Lopez’sVenice Film Festival date night last weekmarked their return to the carpet for the first time in over 15 years.
The couple made a show-stopping entrance at the premiere of the actor’s new film,The Last Duel— theirfirst red carpet appearancesince rekindling their romance earlier this year.
Lopez (who previously datedAlex Rodriguez) and Affleck (who had split fromAna de Armas) rekindled theirromance in April before going Instagram official in Julyfor the singer’s birthday. Asource previously told PEOPLEthey “are in it for the long run” after the two brought their respective children to the Magic Castle in L.A.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
“It’s just a natural step that they all spend time together with the kids,” the source added.
For more on the 2021 Met Gala and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
Affleck has three children with ex-wifeJennifer Garner: daughters Violet, 15, and Seraphina, 12, and son Samuel, 9. Meanwhile, Lopez shares twins, Emme and Max, 13, with ex-husbandMarc Anthony.
The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was delayed from its usual scheduled date on the first Monday in May after last year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s guests wererequired to provide proof of vaccinationand wear masks at all times, except for when drinking and eating.
source: people.com
