When it came time to work with his longtime hairstylist, Anna Bernabe, Mendes pushed for a new direction. “Usually, we do this thing where my hair is pretty curly and falling in my face, which is what it naturally does,” he said. “But today we’re going to force it to stay still.” The end result was a modern pompadour with flecks of gold and bronze pigment woven into it. “It took one week to convince me to do this hair,” Mendes said. (After getting it done, he then FaceTimed his family: Mom approved, while his sister asked, “Why does your hair look like that?”) The whole vibe made for an extra James Dean moment, in the best way possible—a fitting homage, given that his stylist, Briseno, often pins the iconic star onto their moodboard. “She calls me Dean,” Mendes joked. Once ready, the superstar took the opportunity to kill time with a little impromptu jam session on his guitar. (He owns “upwards of 30-something.”) He is a performer, remember? Director: Michel Sayegh DP: Cole Evelev Sound: Tyler Jefferson Evans See All of the Celebrity Looks From the Met Gala 2019 Red Carpet: 1 / 100 Chevron Chevron Photo: Getty Images Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell Met Gala 2019: See Every Celebrity Arrival, Read the Latest Stories, and Get Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Here<doc-sep>Shawn Mendes rocked some gold streaks in his hair and a sleek Saint Laurent suit on the Met Gala red carpet on Monday (May 6). A new Vogue video goes behind-the-scenes as the pop crooner prepared for the big event, noting that it took his hair stylist Anna "one week to convince me" to add the metallic hair accents. Throughout the clip, Mendes gets excited about being seated next to Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth and Rami Malek, chats with his hometown friend Brian about how they met, and introduces his stylist Tiffany, who helped him transition over the years into his current James Dean-inspired style.<doc-sep>Oh, what a difference a year makes! After making a splash at the 2018 Met Gala, Shawn Mendes and Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) returned to fashion’s biggest night separately on Monday, May 6. The 20-year-old “If I Can’t Have You” singer looked dapper in a Saint Laurent black suit and completed his look with slicked-back hair. Hailey, for her part, looked gorgeous in a pink, backless Alexander Wang gown. She also made headlines for attending the benefit sans her husband, Justin Bieber. The “Sorry” crooner made sure to compliment his wife on social media, however, calling her “stunning” via his Instagram Story. Twitter, meanwhile, couldn’t stop talking about a potential run-in between Mendes and the 22-year-old model. The twosome were linked in October 2017 until the following May, when they walked the red carpet together at the 2018 Met Gala with Tommy Hilfiger. Less than two months later, Hailey and Justin got engaged. “Remember that one year at met gala when shawn mendes and hailey baldwin went together. :’) @metgala,” one fan captioned a series of photos from the 2018 event. A second user wrote, “I still ship Shawn and Hailey 😭 #MetaGala.” “Lol but remember when hailey walked the met gala carpet with shawn last year and got engaged to justin bieber in like 3 weeks after how WILD was that,” another person noted. A fourth user added, “Hard to believe this time last year shawn took hailey to the met and a year later she’s been married to justin for 7 months..” Mendes addressed his relationship with Hailey during an interview with Rolling Stone in November 2018. “I don’t even want to put a title on it,” he said at the time. “I think it was more of a zone of limbo.” The “In My Blood” singer also revealed that he texted the Drop the Mic cohost after she secretly married Justin at a courthouse in September 2018. “I texted Hailey, ‘Congratulations,’ and I really am happy for them,” Mendes explained. She’s still one of the f–king coolest people ever — she’s not just a beautiful person visually, but she’s one of the most beautiful hearts I’ve ever met. … You can’t control your heart.” For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! For the latest beauty and style trends, subscribe to our new podcast "Get Tressed With Us" below!<doc-sep>Last night at the 2019 Met Gala, Lizzo not only slayed on the pink carpet as one of the best dressed of the night, but she also found the perfect opportunity to reunite with fellow meme star Shawn Mendes. In a short clip that Lizzo posted to her Instagram stories, we can see the two singers posing together in the classic “it’s a video” style while publicly professing their love for each other. In the video, Shawn can be heard quite literally screaming “I love youuu,” to which a pink-haired Lizzo responds with an equally effusive, “I love you too!” The moment is a significant culmination of a meme that began at the 2019 Brit Awards, when the "If I Can't Have You" singer was caught off-guard with an adorable jaw-dropping expression while marvelling at Lizzo’s perfection while doing interviews. She reposted the clip with the caption: "Get you a man that looks at you the way @ShawnMendes looks at me doing press @BRITs 💁🏾‍♀️." Fans seem to be loving the friendship moment, especially now that Lizzo has reciprocated Shawn's clear admiration. “Lizzo and shawn mendes screaming 'I LOVE YOU' at each other that's the good sh*t,” a user commented on Twitter after seeing Lizzo’s stories; another adding, “Lizzo and Shawn is the content I needed.” We’re here for this reunion and these two hanging out together, but maybe it’s time to take this pairing to another level? You know, with a musical collaboration? Let us slide into your DMs. Sign up for the Teen Vogue daily email. Want more from Teen Vogue? Check this out: 15 Relatable Lyrics From Lizzo's New Album That Are Me AF<doc-sep>
Shawn Mendes attended the 2019 Met Gala — this time as an independent star, sans date. The singer, who just dropped new single "If I Can't Have You," attended the annual gala rocking a black suit with gray streaks in his hair, in a very Frankenstein-inspired look. He appeared on the pink carpet solo, which was notable because of the fervor his 2018 date caused. Shawn, of course, has a buzzy history with the storied New York City event. In 2018, he made headlines by appearing at the gala with none other than Hailey Bieber neé Baldwin, before she reconnected with Justin Bieber and married him in late 2018. While at the ball, Shawn and Hailey cuddled for photo ops, and Shawn helped fix Hailey's dress train. Afterward, they even did bus karaoke together, in an envy-inducing date night. In the year between the 2018 and 2018 Met Galas, Shawn has continued to be the subject of questions about Hailey and their once (sort of) relationship; Shawn told Rolling Stone at the time, “I don’t even wanna put a title on it. I think it was more of a zone of limbo.” Since then, Hailey and Shawn have been amicable on social media, which has itself started up the rumor mill again. Justin himself stepped in to quell fan speculation after Shawn liked one of Hailey's Instagram photos: "Their [sic] friends relax,” Justin wrote at the time. Of course, Shawn is perfectly entitled and able to walk the carpet by himself (he does have a lot to celebrate with his new single, after all). Next time though, we wouldn't mind being asked to accompany him. Let us slide into your DMs. Sign up for the Teen Vogue daily email. Want more from Teen Vogue? Check this out: Justin Bieber Told Fans to “Relax” After Shawn Mendes Liked Hailey Bieber’s Photo