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.
The work of Karl Lagerfeld is being celebrated at the Met's latest fashion exhibition
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...
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.
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.
Jessica Chastain showed true commitment to the cause by dying her signature red hair platinum blonde for the event, and adding Karl Lagerfeld-esque sunglasses to her Gucci gown.
If we could count on anyone to get inspired by Karl Lagerfeld's beloved feline companion, Choupette, it's Doja Cat. The star looked simply purr-fect in Oscar de La Renta.
Rita Ora arrived at the Met Gala wearing a daring nude panelled black dress, showing some skin beneath the mesh detailing and continuing her love of the 'naked dress' trend.
Olivia Wilde attended the Met Gala with Chloé, wearing a bespoke gown inspired by the brand's 1983 Violin Dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld (of course).
Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman arrived to host the Met Gala livestream in a signature Chanel colour combination – pink and black – and gave the carpet's first sighting of Karl's beloved cat, Choupette, with her adorable handbag.
Jenna Ortega
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega opted for a Victoriana twist on a classic Chanel look as she hit the stairs in Thom Browne.
Florence Pugh
Valentino poster girl Florence Pugh debuted her new shaven skinhead aesthetic as she sashayed up the steps in a billowing cream gown with the most fantastical headpiece.
Jeremy Pope
Actor Jeremy Pope hit the white carpet in true style wearing a thirty-metre-long Karl Lagerfeld cape that showcased an enormous print of the designer’s famous profile. The epic ensemble was crafted by Olivier Rousteing for Balmain and styled by Ugo Mozie.
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