As the MET Gala descends into a cacophony of extravagance, one can’t help but wonder if it’s morphed into a bizarre hybrid of a masquerade ball and a sci-fi cosplay convention. 

Rihanna’s “gown,” resembling a cross between a chandelier and a spacecraft, not only dwarfs her but threatens to engulf the entire venue. 

Why opt for attire that screams “one-time-use-only” and is destined for the annals of museum archives?  Will Rihanna even wear it again at the next Grammys?

Perhaps it’s the allure of fleeting fame or the chance to momentarily outshine one’s peers. But in a world grappling with sustainability, the irony of donning garments fit for a single grand entrance is as glaring as the sequins on those over-the-top costumes. 

As the red carpet transforms into a runway for the absurd, one can’t help but question: is this the height of fashion or the zenith of excess?