Emily Ratajkowski: A Sweet Sight in a Silken Chocolate Dream

We have an awful lot to thank Emily Ratajkowski for. I mean, where would we be without her seemingly endless parade of street style outfits that could keep even our most lackluster careers afloat? From scintillating red carpet regalia to the casual chic she rocks while picking up groceries, Emily serves up sartorial inspiration in a manner that feels less like a sprinkling and more like a deluge. Seriously, she informs our style from the moment she steps out the door, and we simply can’t get enough of it.

On a particularly glamorous Saturday, the 33-year-old made waves at the 2024 LACMA Awards, hosted at none other than the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It’s a place where art melds with fashion—perfect, really, for someone like Emily. Styled by the talented Emma Jade Morrison, she graced the evening in a silky chocolate gown that feels like it was plucked straight from Donna Karan's 1996 archive—as if time forgot both our fashion choices and our waistlines.

This sumptuous gown was nothing short of edible, with its off-the-shoulder silhouette and backless design creating an aura of effortless sophistication. Long, fluted sleeves danced gracefully down her arms, while the floor-skimming length and glossy silk paired beautifully with an audacious frontal velvet panel. It was the kind of outfit that could make a person consider taking up knitting, just so they could attempt to replicate it—flawed treasures are often simply that.

But let’s take a moment to talk about hair and makeup because, truth be told, Emily was twinning with fellow runway mogul Kaia Gerber in a way that must have made even the statues at LACMA weep with jealousy. With her brunette locks cascading in loose, golden Hollywood-style curls—each one a perfect homage to the glamor past—she dazzled. The slightly off-center parting? Bravo. The shaping layers? A little touch of genius, really.

Her makeup, crafted by the legendary Pat McGrath, enhanced her beauty just right—a smoky eyeshadow blend that could set a staring record, a smooth complexion that looked like it had been kissed by angels, and lips that were lined to perfection. It’s safe to say that everything she wore was a love letter, complete with all the frills and none of the regrets.

Her serene look emerged immediately after her Halloween offering, which, by all accounts, was a veritable sensation among fashion fans. You see, for Halloween, this mother-of-one decided to channel the spirit of that glorious diva, Jennifer Lopez, and recreated the iconic jungle dress the singer wore to the Grammys back in 2000. You know, the one that made the internet break and likely sparked millions of “What on earth was I thinking?” recollections from that era?

Emily nailed it, stepping into the famed ‘jungle dress’ designed by Donatella Versace as if she had, quite literally, stepped out of a time machine. The plunging neckline and vibrant green print adorned with tropical leaves and flowers encapsulated the bold style of the Noughties alongside the daring fashion sense that both JLo and Emily embody. Touché, Ms. Ratajkowski. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, you pull us right back in again, fashionably breathless.