Tyla Gets Ready for Her First Met Gala | Allure

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8 May 202406:10

Summary

TLDRThe video script details the excitement and preparation of a young artist, Tyla, for the prestigious Met Gala. Tyla shares her anticipation and the influence of her mother, who traditionally critiques the event's outfits with her. The theme of the year, which initially seemed daunting, inspired a creative vision revolving around the concept of time, symbolized by the sands of time. Tyla collaborates closely with her team, including Pat McGrath on makeup, to craft an innovative and special look. The process involves body makeup, a new hairstyle, and a unique technique by the Balmain team that transforms sand into fabric for her outfit. Throughout the preparation, Tyla maintains a calm demeanor, treating the day as normal to avoid nervousness. The summary of her journey to the Met Gala showcases her artistic vision, the meticulous planning, and the joy she experiences as she gets ready to 'serve' on the red carpet, embodying a look that is both innovative and true to her identity.

Takeaways

  • 🎉 The speaker is excited to attend the Met Gala, an event they have watched with their mother and judged outfits every year.
  • 🎭 The theme of the Met Gala was initially perceived as scary, but after understanding it, the speaker and their team were able to envision their look.
  • 🕰️ The concept they chose revolves around time, specifically playing with the idea of hourglass sand, symbolizing the sands of time.
  • 👩‍🎤 They are trying many new things for this event, including body makeup and a special haircut, to create a unique and memorable appearance.
  • 🙏 Before big events, the speaker usually prays to stay calm and treat the day as normal to avoid nervousness.
  • ✂️ The decision for the hairstyle was natural, and they landed on going short, which they felt was the only way to complement the look.
  • 🌟 The makeup is being done by Pat McGrath, and the speaker emphasizes the importance of not doing a simple face given Pat's involvement.
  • 💿 The speaker listens to their own music while getting ready, including their next single "Jump," which has a video shot in South Africa.
  • 👗 The dress is a result of an innovative technique by Olivier and the Balmain team, turning real grains of sand into a fabric, which aligns with the theme and the speaker's style.
  • 🤳 The speaker is looking forward to the experience inside the Met Gala, as it is filled with unknowns unless one has been invited.
  • 📸 There is a lot of preparation and many people working on the speaker's look, indicating the scale and importance of the event.

Q & A

  • What is the main event that the speaker is preparing for?

    -The speaker is preparing for the Met Gala.

  • What is the speaker's relationship with her mother regarding the Met Gala?

    -The speaker and her mother have a tradition of watching the Met Gala on TV and rating everyone's outfits together.

  • What was the theme of the Met Gala that the speaker is attending?

    -The theme was initially perceived as scary, but after research, it was understood to be about time, specifically playing with the concept of hourglass sand.

  • What is the significance of having Pat McGrath involved in the makeup for the event?

    -Pat McGrath is a renowned makeup artist, and her involvement signifies a high level of professionalism and creativity, aiming for a special and unique look for the event.

  • What is the innovative technique that Olivier and the Balmain team developed for the speaker's outfit?

    -They developed a technique to turn real grains of sand into an actual fabric, which was used to create the speaker's outfit for the Met Gala.

  • How does the speaker feel about her music and the upcoming release?

    -The speaker is still very attached to her music, listening to it almost every day, and is excited about the release of her next single, 'Jump,' and its video shot in South Africa.

  • What is the speaker's strategy to remain calm before the big event?

    -The speaker prays and tries to treat the day like a normal one to avoid getting nervous.

  • What was the original hairstyle concept for the Met Gala, and how did it evolve?

    -The original concept was for a more natural look, but the speaker decided she wanted something more 'snatched,' leading to a shorter hairstyle.

  • How does the speaker describe her experience getting ready for the Met Gala?

    -The speaker describes it as a busy and exciting process with many people working on her at once, creating a fun and chaotic atmosphere.

  • What is the speaker's attitude towards the unknown aspects of the Met Gala event?

    -The speaker is curious and looking forward to discovering what happens inside the Met Gala, acknowledging that it's a mystery unless one has been invited.

  • How does the speaker feel about her final look for the Met Gala?

    -The speaker feels amazing and is excited to show her innovative and unique look to others at the event.

Outlines

00:00

🎉 Met Gala Preparations and Excitement

The first paragraph introduces the speaker's excitement about attending the Met Gala, a significant event they have watched with their mother annually. The speaker expresses their enthusiasm about being part of the event and the creative process behind their outfit, which is inspired by the concept of time and the sands of an hourglass. They discuss the collaborative effort in designing the look, including body makeup and a special haircut, aiming for a 'snatched' appearance. The speaker also mentions their pre-event routine, which includes prayer and treating the day as normal to avoid nervousness. The paragraph concludes with the decision on the hairstyle and the anticipation of revealing the final look.

05:09

💄 Finalizing the Met Gala Look

The second paragraph details the final stages of preparation before the Met Gala. The speaker is eager to showcase their look and serve their best pose upon arrival. There's a mention of the finishing touches being applied to the outfit and makeup, highlighting the collaboration with Pat McGrath on the makeup. The speaker's excitement is palpable as they look forward to the event, and they share their feelings about the innovative technique used to create their outfit from real grains of sand. The paragraph ends with the speaker heading to the Met Gala, expressing gratitude to the viewers.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Met Gala

The Met Gala, formally called the Costume Institute Gala, is an annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. It marks the opening of the Institute's annual fashion exhibit. In the script, the excitement and preparation for attending the Met Gala is a central theme, with the speaker and her mother traditionally watching and critiquing the event on TV.

💡Paparazzi

Paparazzi refers to freelance photographers, often associated with the aggressive pursuit of celebrities to take candid photos. In the context of the script, the mention of paparazzi laughing suggests the lively and possibly humorous atmosphere surrounding the event preparation.

💡Theme

In the context of the Met Gala, a theme is a central concept or idea that guides the fashion choices and overall aesthetic of the event. The script discusses the process of understanding and interpreting the theme, which is 'time,' and how it influenced the creative direction of the speaker's outfit.

💡Hourglass Sand

Hourglass sand refers to the sand that flows through an hourglass, symbolizing the passage of time. In the script, the concept of hourglass sand is used metaphorically to represent the theme of time and is incorporated into the design of the outfit, indicating a creative and symbolic approach to fashion.

💡Body Makeup

Body makeup involves applying cosmetics to the body, not just the face, to create a cohesive look or to enhance certain features. In the script, the mention of body makeup by Pat McGrath indicates a high level of detail and artistry being applied to the overall appearance for the Met Gala.

💡Caviar

Caviar is a luxury food product made from the eggs of sturgeon, often associated with wealth and sophistication. The script humorously uses the phrase 'the only way you eat caviar' to describe the chosen hairstyle, suggesting an extravagant and exclusive nature of the look being created.

💡Snatched Look

A 'snatched' look in fashion and beauty contexts refers to a highly polished, sharp, and attractive appearance. The script indicates that the goal is to achieve a 'snatched' look, which means the final appearance should be striking and flawless.

💡Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath is a world-renowned makeup artist known for her innovative and luxurious makeup products. In the script, her involvement in doing the makeup for the Met Gala signifies a high level of professionalism and glamour associated with the event preparation.

💡Lo-fi Music

Lo-fi music, short for 'low fidelity,' is a genre of music that often features imperfections and a raw, unpolished sound. In the script, lo-fi music is used as a background score, creating a relaxed and trendy atmosphere for the video.

💡Balmain

Balmain is a high-end French fashion house known for its luxurious ready-to-wear and haute couture collections. The script mentions the Balmain team and their innovative technique of turning sand into fabric, indicating a collaboration with a prestigious fashion brand for the Met Gala outfit.

💡Olivier

While the script does not provide detailed information about Olivier, it is likely referring to Olivier Rousteing, the Creative Director of Balmain. His mention in the context of developing a new technique for the outfit suggests a significant role in the fashion innovation for the Met Gala.

💡Serve

In the context of fashion and pop culture, 'to serve' often means to present or display something with confidence and flair. The script uses the term 'serve' to express the speaker's intention to confidently showcase her look at the Met Gala.

Highlights

The speaker is excited to attend the Met Gala and have their outfit judged by their mother.

The Met Gala theme was initially scary but became clearer and more inspiring after research.

The concept for the outfit is centered around time, specifically playing with the idea of hourglass sand.

The speaker and team are trying many new things for this event, including body makeup and a special haircut.

Before big events, the speaker usually prays to stay calm and treat the day as normal to avoid nervousness.

The chosen hairstyle for the event came naturally, with a decision to go short for the look.

The speaker is excited about the 'caviar' reference, indicating a luxurious and exclusive theme.

The makeup is inspired by sand, with a goal to create a 'snatched' look with a nice wing and lift.

Pat McGrath is doing the makeup, leading to an expectation of a non-simple, creative face design.

The speaker is looking forward to the Met Gala, not knowing what to expect inside.

A new technique has been developed by Olivier and the Balmain team, turning real grains of sand into fabric.

The speaker is impressed by the innovative fabric made from sand and finds it a perfect fit for their Met Gala debut.

The preparation process involves a large team working on the speaker, which is an unusual and exciting experience.

The speaker is eager to reveal the final look and 'serve' at the Met Gala.

The speaker is feeling amazing and excited to go to the Met Gala after the final touches are made.

The speaker thanks the viewers for watching and heads to the Met Gala with anticipation.

Transcripts

00:00

- I'm definitely not gonna sit [chuckles].

00:02

I'm gonna have to figure it out.

00:04

I'm gonna be levitating there in that room,

00:06

but it's worth it.

00:07

[paparazzi laughing]

00:09

- Perfect! - Oh, that's great.

00:11

- Oh, that was beautiful. - That's great.

00:12

- Hey, Allure, it's Tyla.

00:13

Get ready with me for the Met Gala.

00:18

[upbeat music]

00:24

Every year when the Met Gala happens,

00:27

me and my mother, we watch the TV

00:29

and we rate everyone's outfits.

00:31

Literally, like, every single year.

00:32

So just me being now at the Mets attending it,

00:35

I know my mother's probably gonna be watching

00:37

and judging the dresses,

00:38

and she'll get to judge mine this year.

00:40

So that's cool.

00:41

I'm very excited.

00:42

I'm so excited.

00:43

I've been dreaming about this day

00:44

for years and years and years and years.

00:46

So it's finally the day.

00:48

[lo-fi music]

00:50

- The theme was scary.

00:53

But after we got into, like, researching

00:54

and finding out what the theme really means,

00:56

it became easier to kind of, like, see

00:58

and envision what we wanted to do.

01:00

- We just knew we wanted to do something special.

01:03

Like, "Yo!"

01:04

We were on phone calls every other day.

01:06

- Trying to figure out what.

01:08

[both laughing]

01:08

- How are we gonna chow these people?

01:10

The concept is time, but not in a literal way.

01:14

We playing with hourglass sand, sands of time.

01:17

- There's a lot of things

01:18

that we're trying to do for the first time.

01:19

Having Pat on makeup, body makeup, haircut,

01:23

cinched, like, we're trying to do

01:25

a lot of special things for this moment.

01:28

- [Both] Run it up [laughing].

01:30

[lo-fi music]

01:33

- Before big events, I usually pray all the time.

01:36

I like to just be calm and treat it like a normal day.

01:39

'Cause if I make it seem like, oh, it's a whole big deal,

01:42

then I get nervous.

01:44

The whole Met Gala, like, this is a crazy event.

01:46

I've always wanted to be invited.

01:48

So we had a few ideas with hair,

01:50

but I don't know, I feel like we kind of

01:52

landed on this hairstyle naturally.

01:54

Like, it just came to us and we knew,

01:57

"Hey, we have to go short."

01:59

For this look, we have to go short.

02:03

This is the only way you eat caviar.

02:04

- Oh, yes. [crew laughing]

02:09

- [Thato] Yeah?

02:12

How is it?

02:13

- Mmm... - Mmm?

02:14

[all laughing]

02:17

- Yo.

02:19

Very salty.

02:21

I don't know.

02:23

[lo-fi music continues]

02:27

- She's inspired by the sand.

02:28

I always look at sand as being gold,

02:31

so we can use a little bit of that,

02:32

just kind of accent and give a nice wing, a nice lift.

02:36

She just wants a really snatched look.

02:37

We wanna be snatched.

02:38

- Yes, always snatched. - Mm-hmm.

02:40

We got some photos.

02:42

We had one original look, was supposed to be more natural.

02:44

And she kind of just said, "You know what?

02:46

More snatched."

02:46

And that's what we're doing.

02:48

- Literally, we have Pat McGrath doing the makeup.

02:51

So I was like, "There's no way

02:52

we're just gonna do a simple face.

02:54

You have to play around."

02:55

And Pat's team came with this...

02:57

Yo, where's Thato's hand?

02:59

This whole sand glistening vibe.

03:01

Like, look at this.

03:02

Like, who even thinks of this?

03:04

Yeah, so I'm so excited to work with Pat.

03:06

What the heck?

03:07

I love, love, love, love her.

03:09

So yeah, they're killing the makeup as you can see.

03:13

Morning.

03:13

- Good morning.

03:15

Oh, I'm so happy.

03:16

How are you today, alright? - Yes, I'm excited.

03:19

[lo-fi music continues] [indistinct chatter]

03:27

When I get ready, I do listen to my own music.

03:29

I'm not over it yet.

03:31

Like, I listen to it almost every day still.

03:32

"Jump," next single.

03:35

It's crazy, we shot a video, like, in South Africa

03:38

just before we came here for the Mets.

03:40

So I'm so excited for that video, guys.

03:42

My word.

03:43

[lo-fi music continues]

03:45

I'm looking forward to finding out what happens inside

03:48

'cause no one knows really unless you've been invited.

03:51

So let's see what happens inside the Met.

03:55

I found out that I have to be alone and, oh my gosh,

03:57

that already stressed me out because, hey.

04:04

- Actually Olivier and the Balmain team

04:07

came up with this incredible new technique

04:10

of a way to turn real grains of sand

04:12

into like an actual fabric.

04:15

And so when I saw that, I was just completely sold.

04:19

I just thought it was like the perfect way

04:20

to do our first Met with something so innovative

04:23

and very, very Tyla as well.

04:27

Somebody walked out, yeah.

04:29

[lo-fi music continues] [indistinct chatter]

04:40

Have you ever had this many people working on you at once?

04:43

- [Crew] Yes.

04:43

- Yeah, but this is kind of crazy.

04:46

[crew laughing]

04:47

- Hold me, don't let me hold you [laughing]!

04:49

- This is crazy.

04:51

If you guys can see behind this camera,

04:53

there's gang people, people are holding lights, cameras.

04:57

[all laughing]

04:58

Lots happening.

04:59

[lo-fi music continues]

05:08

I'm so excited.

05:09

I can't wait for people to see it.

05:11

I just wanna get there and...

05:14

- [Crew] Serve.

05:15

- And serve [chuckles].

05:17

- [Katie] Is that's your pose?

05:18

- Yeah, that's my pose. [crew chuckles]

05:20

[lo-fi music continues] [indistinct chatter]

05:26

Just a few finishing touches.

05:29

I love this event.

05:31

[lo-fi music continues]

05:37

I feel amazing, guys.

05:38

I'm excited to just get out there.

05:40

Come on, let's go, guys.

05:41

Let's go.

05:44

Bye-bye.

05:45

Thank you guys for watching.

05:46

Now I'm on my way to the Met.

05:49

Bye.

05:50

[lo-fi music]