On the Venn diagram of video games and fashion, the overlap is probably less than the number of people who actually owned a Virtual Boy, but that’s okay. I am here in the center of the two circles, and if this article is only for fun, so be it!

The Met Gala, which took place earlier this week, is a parade of wealth and fancy clothing, and whether or not you’re into celebrity culture, you can’t deny that the outfits are an absolute fire. But the twist on the Met Gala is that it’s theme, unlike most events like the Oscars and Emmys and so on, so we usually get to see some weird and wild takes of Hollywood vogue.

This year’s theme, “In America: A Fashion Lexicon,” inspired gala attendees to dress in red, white and blue, or don cowboy hats and boots, but the results were rather mixed after the two-year hiatus. I would like all the same to make you live the best of the evening, by telling you the secret tributes to the video games that I like to imagine on purpose.

One of the answers we’ll be seeing a lot for this year’s Met Gala is “it’s really cool, but … how does that relate to the theme?” Iman’s beautiful golden dress mostly reminds me of Bayonetta’s Old Testament style angels, and it’s a good thing that no one else has shown up in Bayo’s shoe pistols, or we might have had a confrontation in our hands.

It is an Idem.

It’s high time that Epona was finally invited to the Met Gala, after years of being the little-known sidekick in Link’s adventures. Epona, my darling, you are watching Great.

Aw, this one is too easy. Someone should let Lil Nas X know that gold armor has the worst durability, and that he better wear just one piece and turn the rest into diamond. Then again, at least we know he’s safe from Piglins the next time he dances to the Nether.

Everyone laughed at Kim K’s confusing outfit, with many memes about her appearance (a dementor, a xenomorph, a female bathroom panel) but I know what she really is: a character. that we haven’t unlocked yet. It just means we’ll have to beat her one-on-one, and I’m relatively sure I could take on a Kardashian. I may be small, but I am fierce.

Not only did gymnast Nia Dennis do a FULL routine on the stairs at the Met Gala, but she also looks like a Sonic glam. Of course, this blue could be the blue of the “American flag”, but it is too Sonic blue, and if those chunky sneakers don’t scream “Sonic” at you, then you need to play Sonic more. Plus, this background music gives us Super Mario vibes.

Maybe one day video games will be cool enough to make it a Met Gala theme. Until then, we can only project. If you noticed any similarities between video games and celebrity fashion statements at the gala, let us know in the comments!