Grace Ling gets ready for her met gala debut

At this year's Met Gala, a handful of New York's best indie creatives were given the opportunity not just to have their designs spotlighted on the carpet but also to attend — including Grace Ling.

For the milestone moment, Ling wore a 3D-printed bodice made from aero aluminum plated in chrome. With her team's help, Ling crafted the full look in just three weeks.

Ahead of her Met Gala debut, we caught up with the Singaporean-born designer as she prepared for fashion's biggest night. Watch as Ling welcomes Fashionista into her getting-ready process, explains why her custom Charles & Keith shoes for the night make for a "full circle moment" and discusses how this year's "Fashion is Art" theme aligns with her eponymous brand's DNA.