# Dazzling Emerald Flapper Dresses The Lupita Nyong'o MET Gala Gown is a Mod Twist on a 20s Classic By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupita-nyongo-met-gala References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/Lupita-Nyongo-Met-Gala-2014-34707077) & [metmuseum.org](http://www.metmuseum.org) The famed Costume Institute Gala at the [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilewich-collection) in NYC was held yesterday and everyone had their eyes on the Lupita Nyong'o MET Gala dress. The Kenyan-Mexican actress, who was recently crowned People's most beautiful woman of 2014, made her debut at the event and did not disappoint. The [emerald Prada gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag) brought a dazzling 20s vibe with a modern twist. Since she was arguably the best dressed woman this past award's season, it is great to see she is still making statements. Complete with a matching green headband and [gem-studded heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couleur-vivante), the Lupita Nyong'o MET Gala dress was finished with feathers along the sides to give it even more of a flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Flapper Fashion:** Opportunity to update vintage flapper fashion with modern twists and materials. - **Jewel-toned Dresses:** Opportunity to experiment with bold colors and gemstones in dress designs. - **Feathers in Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate feathers as a unique detail in fashion designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with vintage styles and bold colors to create new dress designs. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity to develop new materials and fabrics to incorporate feathers into clothing and accessories. - **Jewelry Industry:** Opportunity to create jewelry pieces inspired by gemstones and colors featured in the Lupita Nyong'o MET Gala dress. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Bespoke Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-the-fashion-awards-2025.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-gala.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Luxury Jewelry Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couleur-vivante.md)