Actor Michael Shannon's Met Gala accessory was a Balenciaga 'potato chips' bag. It costs...

Michael Shannon carried a yellow pack of cheese and onion 'flavour' Balenciaga chip bag at the Met Gala.

Fashion at the Met Gala 2024 took a quirky turn as Hollywood actor Michael Shannon turned heads with his unconventional accessory—a $1,850 Balenciaga handbag resembling an empty bag of potato chips. This creation, designed by Balenciaga's creative director Demna, added a touch of whimsy to the red carpet, proving that high fashion knows no bounds when it comes to creativity and extravagance.

The red carpet at the Met Gala is always a spectacle of glamour and innovation, and this year was no exception with Balenciaga's latest creation stealing the limelight. Michael Shannon's choice of accessory—a Balenciaga handbag shaped like a crumpled chip bag—immediately became the talk of the town.

The novelty item, which retails for a staggering $1,850 (Rs 1.54 lakh), is crafted from glossy calfskin and cleverly mimics the appearance of a nearly empty snack packet. Available in "flavours" including yellow for cheese and onion, red for chili pepper, and blue for salt and vinegar, the bags mirror traditional chip varieties, albeit with a luxurious twist.

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh's choice of attire for the Met Gala also sparked heated debate among fashion enthusiasts and critics alike. The actor opted for a silver dress by Balenciaga, which looked like aluminium foil, drawing the ire of fashion critics for lacking creativity and failing to meet the event's theme.

Demna, known for his avant-garde approach to design, has previously made headlines for transforming mundane objects into coveted fashion statements. The designer has earlier repurposed Ikea's iconic shopping bags into high-end leather totes to riffing on political slogans.

Balenciaga, often coming out with bizarre fashion accessories, had also launched the Trash Pouch a couple of years ago in another unconventional offering inspired by commonplace objects. This drawstring bag, modelled after a garbage bag, debuted during the Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection in Paris.

Michael Shannon, 49, is a two-time Academy Award nominee. He notable works in film include Revolutionary Road, 99 Homes and Nocturnal Animals.