Poison Ivy's New Costume Is a Stunning Redesign Worthy of the Met Gala

Summary Poison Ivy's new outfit in Harley Quinn #39 is a stunning floral design perfect for the Met Gala theme of The Garden of Time.

The story "Quin-Zel: Cosmic Corsair" features Harley and Ivy in a sci-fi adventure on a mining planet, showcasing Ivy's botanical abilities.

Poison Ivy's wardrobe is both iconic and fashionable, making her a standout at the Met Gala and blending comic themes with modern fashion.

Contains minor spoilers for Harley Quinn #39!

A new costume for Poison Ivy in Harley Quinn #39 has shown an alternate fashionable side to the villainess that would fit right in at the Met Gala. Known for its avant-garde haute couture looks based on selected themes, the Met Gala is a premiere event each year. Poison Ivy's latest look would fit right in, particularly with this year's theme: The Garden of Time.

Harley Quinn #39 features the story "Quin-Zel: Cosmic Corsair," which has the creative team of Erica Henderson and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. It features Harley in a science fiction escapade, in which she runs into Poison Ivy on a mining planet. Ivy has been terraforming it and causing trouble for the mining operation.

Her actions are very routine for her character, making one of the biggest standout aspects of the story her newest outfit. Naturally, it is very organic and features a floral visual as its primary design component.

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Poison Ivy's Wardrobe Never Fails to Stun

If any of Gotham's villains could crash the Met Gala while being able to blend in and stand out among attendees, it'd be Poison Ivy.

When Harley arrives, she is quickly attacked by mud monsters, who are immediately called off by Poison Ivy. She appears suddenly with her red hair curled, her skin green, and a red outfit budding around her. The new outfit features a floral coat-like dress that is open in the middle, draping down to the ground with a train. It is split, revealing a red bralette top as her primary upper covering. The top of the dress rests on her arms and frames her upper body, making her appear to emerge from a budding flower.

Though this look isn't very practical for her daily villainy, it is perfect at highlighting her botanical abilities and flair for fashion. The 2024 Met Gala was themed around The Garden of Time, a short story by J.G. Ballard that emphasizes aristocratic fall, the passing of time, and human mortality. These are all themes that perfectly encapsulate Poison Ivy's fight against humans and corporations that endanger the environment and organisms she is connected to. This makes the look a perfect fit for the fashionable event, blending comic themes and iconic villainy with modern fashion.

Poison Ivy's Wardrobe is Perfect for Attending or Crashing the Met Gala

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Poison Ivy is one of DC's many fashion icons, making her look especially great as a partner to Harley Quinn. The couple has delivered numerous cosplay-worthy looks and this latest outfit is no exception. It is bright, bold, and perfectly Ivy in every regard. It fits in well with several costumes Poison Ivy has worn in recent years as her life has undergone significant changes and upgrades. If any of Gotham's villains could crash the Met Gala while being able to blend in and stand out among attendees, it'd be Poison Ivy, especially with this stunning appearance.

Harley Quinn #39 is available now from DC Comics.

Harley Quinn #39 (2021-) Writer: Tini Howard

Artist: Natacha Bustos

Colorist: Nick Filardi

Letterer: Steve Wands

Cover Artist: Sweeney Boo