Everyone in the fashion and entertainment world waits every year for the first Monday in May. Well, why not? That’s when the Met Gala takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, the 2023 Met Gala celebrates the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” with an aim to honour the legacy of Lagerfeld—the late designer, and also to raise funds for The Met’s Costume Institute.
While the exhibition is important, its star-studded red carpet spectacle as the guests walk up the famous Met steps is always a sight to behold. Nonetheless, the Met Gala is known to create the most memorable (and viral) celebrity red carpet looks. The 2023 Met Gala guests were asked to dress “in honour of Karl”, with co-hosts Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour present at the event.
So, let’s see who wore what the the Met Gala 2023:
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna
Rihanna arrived extremely, yet fashionably, late to the Met Gala. As she arrived with A$AP Rocky, she looked stunning in a custom Valentino ensemble with a voluminous hooded cape covered in large, white camellias. A$AP Rocky, on the other hand, wore a long Gucci kilt over a pair of jeans.
Jennifer Lopez
JLo, who arrived solo, wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown featuring a cutout on the bodice with a feathery halter neckline connected to the skirt. She completed the look with a black hat with a wispy structural detail.
Cardi B
The rapper's wore a Chenpeng Studio gown, which was a nod to Lagerfeld's many black suits.
Paris Hilton
Her Marc Jacobs gown featured off-the-shoulder, sparkly sleeves while the bodice and skirt was said to be made of figure-hugging latex.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas
The couple made a stunning appearance at the Met Gala in black-and-white looks from Valentino. While her strapless, black dress had a thigh-high slit, Priyanka completed her look with a textured black cape adorned with an oversize white bow. Nick wore a white button-down and black pants, a nod to Lagerfeld's traditional look.
Pedro Pascal
‘The Last of Us’ actor came to the Met Gala in a Valentino ensemble featuring a red blouse, red trench coat, and black tie that were standard for the Met Gala carpet.
Kylie Jenner
She was a vision to behold in red on the Met Gala carpet as she pulled off a daring Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann gown and completed it with a matching coat with light-blue silk fabric.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid opted for a rock-and-roll chic on the red carpet as she adorned a sheer black gown by Givenchy and diamond jewellery by Smiling Rocks and Lagos.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian too pulled off a daring Schiaparelli gown that was dripping in pearls, in a tribute to Lagerfeld.
Michelle Yeoh
Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh looked stunning in black and white on the Met Gala red carpet. Her trailing gown, which featured an off-the-shoulder, button-up shirt, looked like a deconstructed tuxedo.
Jenna Ortega
More like a modern-day Marie Antoinette in a corset-style, Jenna wore a Thom Browne gown covered in layers of ruffles and pearl-covered chains.
Mindy Kaling
Her custom dress, designed by Jonathan Simkhai, featured an hourglass shape and hand-applied crystals.
Lila Moss
Lila Moss arrived in her baby-pink Fendi ensemble, and she paid homage to Lagerfeld.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
At the red carpet of Met Gala 2023, Williams — who announced she was pregnant — adorned a black Gucci gown featuring sheer black sleeves and a white tulle mermaid-style skirt.
Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace looked lovely in a baby pink from head to toe as she walked the Met Gala red carpet.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway wore a white strapless gown featuring numerous cutouts that were held together by gold safety pins.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X literally dazzled from head to toe in a crystal look that was inspired by Lagerfeld's cat Choupette.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham
The couple looked elegant in coordinating black-and-white Valentino ensembles.
Jared Leto
Jared Leto kept things very literal and wore a giant cat suit, much to the amusement of everyone in attendance.
Lily Collins
Lily Collins wore a black-and-white ball gown that was custom made for her by Vera Wang.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart went for Chanel's menswear aesthetic and opted for a cropped white blazer and baggy trousers.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish wore a custom Simone Rocha gown, and wrapped it up with a Agent Provocateur corset underneath the halter overlay.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat's sparkling cat ensemble, inspired by Lagerfeld's pet Choupette, was crafted by Oscar de la Renta.
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt's multi-layer outfit was Michael Kors custom-made.
Salma Hayek
Her leather, corset dress was made by Gucci, and had a statement skirt crafted from tiers of tulle.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie opted for an archival Chanel from the design house's 1993 collection.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey wore a shimmering, white Gucci gown fit, which had a halter-style neckline and was partially sheer.
Robert Pattinson
He opted for a navy suit by Dior that featured an asymmetrical hemline, with simple gold broach.
Rami Malek
Rami Malek kept it simple as he wore a white vest buttoned over a long-sleeved shirt, black pants, along with leather dress shoes, and an emerald jabot.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, who made her Met Gala debut, wore a gown covered in one of Lagerfeld's favourite textures: pearls.
Emily Ratajkowski
She wore a partially-sheer, cream Tory Burch gown.
Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy
Vogue's global editorial director icon Anna Wintour wore a simple white column dress from Chanel with a bold coat adorned with yellow and black flowers.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa looked royal in a white Chanel wedding gown with a black trim, and Tiffany and Co. necklace.
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz opted for a stunning white ball gown, complete with a sheer veil. Her Chanel outfit dazzled with silver sparkles that lined her veil.
