This year’s theme is ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’
The first Monday in May is here, which means one thing – Met Gala time! Fashion’s biggest night out saw the world’s stars come together to celebrate the Costume Institute’s newest style exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which this year is ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’.
Countless models, actors and tastemakers arrived in fashion creations in tribute to the late designer – which means you can expect red carpet looks from some of the designer’s famous archives, no doubt, plus some looks inspired by the man himself.
Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019 when he was at the helm of Chanel, but he also designed for Fendi, Chloé, Balmain, Patou and his own eponymous brand. He had many muses at Chanel, including Ines De La Fressange, Cara Delevingne and Lily Allen.
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It was previously announced that Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are the co-chairs of the 2023 event, and so all were in attendance in show-stopping looks.
Other guests attending the Met Gala this year include Salma Hayek, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez and Billie Eilish. So without further ado, here’s the show-stopping arrival looks from the world’s biggest stars at the 2023 Met Gala…
Salma Hayek Pinault
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Salma Hayek Pinault wowed in a Gucci gown with a tiered skirt and a high-shine corset.
Billie Eilish
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Billie wore a custom lace look by Simone Rocha, complete with stockings, gloves and beaded hair accessories.
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham
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The happy couple wore matching monochrome looks by Valentino.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, in typical Met Gala fashion, were the last to show, with the singer opting for an archival white chrysalis-like Fendi piece atop a white gown covered in roses, eventually unraveling to reveal a more form-fitting gown that highlighted her baby bump. The rapper, meanwhile, kept it simple in a Scottish kilt.
Jennifer Lopez
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J.Lo wore a midriff-bearing custom Ralph Lauren gown.
Kate Moss
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Kate Moss arrived at the Met Gala in a Fendi Couture slip dress. She was also accompanied by her lookalike daughter, Lila.
Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz looked beautiful in a bridal Chanel look, complete with an ethereal veil.
Nicole Kidman
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Keith Urban looked on as Nicole Kidman posed in her beautiful fringed gown, which is the exact number she wore in her campaign for Chanel No.5 back in 2004.
Viola Davis
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Viola Davis stunned in fuchsia pink, in her custom Valentino gown with feather details.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele glowed on the carpet in an archive Chanel gown and cape, dating back to 2007.