The Met Gala isn’t just a fashion moment—it’s a design moment. This year, the buzz extended beyond the red carpet to the dinner table, thanks to luxury tabletop curator Maison de Carine. The DC-based design studio—known for its high-profile weddings, White House state dinners, and signature “fashion on a plate” aesthetic—brought a boldly layered look to the 2025 event, filled with artful color and charming, unexpected detail.
Founder Carine Krawiec’s curated selection for the gala included mix-and-match china in rich botanical and floral patterns, including the Oscar’s Coral Plate, inspired by de la Renta’s vibrant sensibility; the nature-forward Topiary Plate; and the elegant Sacred Bird and Butterfly Plate, based on traditional Chinese symbolism. The tabletop design also featured metallic gold salt and pepper cellars shaped like apples, pomegranates, lily pads, and eggs—a whimsical touch with staying power.
And while maximalism may sound like a bold choice for weddings, Carine says it’s actually the perfect tool for personalizing a celebration—whether you're hosting a refined estate wedding, an alfresco garden ceremony, or a colorful city soirée. By layering tone-on-tone patterns or mixing textures within a color family, couples can create tablescapes that feel both intentional and expressive.
To find out how to make this elevated, fashion-forward aesthetic work for your wedding, we went directly to the source: Carine herself.
Photos courtesy of Maison de Carine