“The Stairs Go On Forever, But It’s A Great Energy” Jourdan Dunn Spills Her Met Gala Secrets

Jourdan Dunn Spills Her Met Ball Secrets

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by Laura Donaldson |
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At Monday night’s Met Gala Burberry Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Bailey hosted a table filled with guests such Tang Wei, Chen Hun, James Bay, Naomi Campbell, Lee Daniels and Mario Testino - all of whom were decked out in head-to-toe Burberry. Obvs.

One lady at the table who stood out from the crowd, however, was Miss Jourdan Dunn. In her floor length Burberry red dress, green earrings and braided hair, Jourdan looked every inch the supermodel she is – and who better to walk down the red carpet as Bailey’s date?

The 24-year-old shared the man himself with singer James Bay, leading to the pair being dubbed the unofficial prom king and queen of the night.

After the ceremony, Jourdan was spotted heading to an after party in an even sexier (if possible) red dress but before she hit the dancefloor. We caught up with the model and got her to spill all about her time at fashion's biggest night of the year...

Jourdan with James Bay and heading to an after party [Getty]
Jourdan with James Bay and heading to an after party [Getty]

Grazia Daily: Are you excited about tonight’s event, can you tell us a little bit about what’s in store?

Jourdan: "I was so excited but super nervous about this event at the same time. I never really know what’s in store and what to expect though when I heard that Rihanna was going to perform a few songs, I knew it was going to be even more spectacular.

****Grazia Daily: How does the red carpet compare to being on the runway?!

Jourdan: "It’s a lot more nerve-racking as there’s so much more you need to think about and navigate. Catwalks are way more straightforward. The stairs to Met can feel like they go on forever and it gets so crowded but there is always a really great energy."

****Grazia Daily: How was working with Naomi in the Burberry Spring/Summer 2015 campaign?

Jourdan: "Being on set with Naomi made me appreciate how much of a pro she is. She really is a natural and was so lovely throughout."

****Grazia Daily: What is your all-time favourite Burberry piece?

Jourdan: "I would say the leather studded jacket I wore on the first campaign I ever did with Burberry. I wore it again in LA when I was there for their incredible event, and I loved it rocking it again."

An early sketch of Jourdan's Met Ball dress

See Jourdan's style evolution in the gallery below...

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Jourdan Dunn - Best Dresses & Outfits

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Jourdan Dunn at Topman Fashion Show, London Collections: Men - 15 June 2014

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Jourdan Dunn in DKNY Jeans at DKNY fashion show, London Collections: Men - 15 June 2014

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Jourdan Dunn in Zuhair Murad Couture at the GQ Awards, London - September 2014

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Jourdan Dunn leaving the Chiltern Firehouse hotel on March 29, 2014 in London, England.

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Model Jourdan Dunn is seen outside 'Good Morning America' on March 19, 2014 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Chanel show on March 4, 2014 in Paris, France.

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Jourdan Dunn on day 3 of Paris Collections: Women on February 27, 2014 in Paris, France

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Jourdan Dunn attends the 'H&M Studio AW 2014' on February 26, 2014 in Paris, France

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Elle Style Awards 2014 at One Embankment on February 18, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn is pictured at Burberry Prorsum during London Fashion Week on February 17, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn is sighted arriving at the Mulberry dinner at Claridges during London Fashion Week on February 16, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Mulberry dinner to celebrate the launch of the Cara Delevingne Collection at Claridge's Hotel on February 16, 2014 in London, England

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Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn attend the NBA Live basketball match between the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks at the 02 Arena on January 16, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn attends CFDA and Vogue 2013 Fashion Fund Finalists Celebration at Spring Studios on November 11, 2013 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards at Claridge's Hotel on November 5, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn, winner of the Model of the Year award, attends the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards at Claridge's Hotel on November 5, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn seen at the Topshop Show on September 15, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne at The London Edition Hotel on September 14, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn seen after the Tommy Hilfiger Show on September 9, 2013 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn is seen outside the Alexander Wang show on September 7, 2013 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends an after party following the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 3, 2013 in London, England

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Jordan Dunn attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 3, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn poses for a portrait at the Red Bull Music Academy Sound System at Notting Hill Carnival at Notting Hill on August 26, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Mahiki Coconut Backstage Bar during day 2 of V Festival 2013 at Hylands Park on August 18, 2013 in Chelmsford, England

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Jourdan Dunn attends the DKNY Artworks London on June 12, 2013 in London, England

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Jourdan at the Yahoo! Wireless Festival, 13 July 2013

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Jourdan wearing Victoria Beckham at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, June 4 2013

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Jourdan joins Nicole Richie in Custom Topshop at the 2013 Met Ball, 6 May 2013

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Jourdan wears a Balmain dress to The Brit Awards, 20 Feb 2013

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Jourdan wears Topshop to the British Fashion Awards, November 2012

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Jourdan attends the MOBO Awards in Roberto Cavalli, October 2011

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Jourdan in Burberry with Cara Delevingne at the Serpentine Summer Party, June 2011

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Jourdan modelling for the Stella McCartney Show, March 2011

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Jourdan backstage at the ETRO Show at Milan Fashion Week, 01 Mar 2009

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Jourdan at the British Fashion Awards, 25 Nov 2008

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Jourdan Dunn at HTC INK party at ME Hotel - 11 June 2015

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Jourdan Dunn posing at the Maybelline party at London Fashion Week on September 12, 2014

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Topshop flagship store opening on November 4, 2014 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn at the MTV EMA's in Glasgow, Scotland on November 9, 2014

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Burberry store opening on November 2, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan

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Jourdan Dunn at the Chopard Christmas party at Annabel's on December 2, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn at the Victoria's Secret Fashion show on December 2, 2014 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn seen at the London Collections: Men AW15 show on January 12, 2015 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn at Fendi's boutique party on February 13, 2015 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Maybelline New York Celebrates Fashion Week party on February 16, 2015 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn at the Very Exclusive launch party on February 20, 2015 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn is seen at the Burberry Prorsum show during London Fashion Week on February 2, 2015 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn at the Elle Style Awards 2015 on February 24, 2015 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn at the Elle Style Awards 2015 on February 24, 2015 in London, England

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Jourdan Dunn in London, England on March 16, 2015

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Jourdan Dunn spotted at Soho Desert House in La Quinta, California on April 10, 2015

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Jourdan Dunn enters the 2015 Met Gala on May 3, 2015 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends Rihanna's private Met Gala after party on May 4, 2015 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends Maybelline New York's 100 Year Anniversary party on May 14, 2015 in New York City

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Jourdan Dunn attends the Billboard Music Awards on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Jourdan Dunn with a friend at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2015 in Cannes, France

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Jourdan Dunn attends amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala on May 21, 2015 in Cap D'Antibes, France

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Jourdan Dunn posing on the red carpet for the 'The Little Prince' premiere at Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2015 in Cannes, France

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Jourdan Dunn posing on the MTV EMA 2015 red carpet in Glasgow, Scotland on November 9, 2014

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