The fashion world’s most anticipated event, the Met Gala 2023, paid homage to the late fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld. The theme for the 2023 Met Gala is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” and it features some of the industry’s biggest names, including Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who made her debut at the event in a stunning white pearl outfit designed by Prabal Gurung. As the red carpet rolled out, celebrities arrived in their most extravagant outfits to honor Lagerfeld’s legacy and celebrate the opening of a Costume Institute exhibition dedicated to the iconic designer.
Attendees were asked to wear clothes “in honour of Karl,” and many did just that, sporting pearls, starched collars, and black and white outfits inspired by Lagerfeld’s signature style. Among the notable guests was BTS singer Jimin, who made his maiden appearance at the event in an embellished black tuxedo.
Actress Alia Bhatt also made her debut at the Met Gala, dressed in a princess-like white pearl outfit designed by Prabal Gurung. The Gala’s co-chairs included retired tennis star Roger Federer, Grammy-winning songstress Dua Lipa, actress Penélope Cruz, writer, actor, and producer Michaela Coel, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Met Gala 2023 Springs Surprises; Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Shines on the red carpet
The Met Gala is an event that attracts the attention of many, with the focus on the extravagant outfits worn by the attendees. Last year, Kim Kardashian made headlines for wearing a rhinestone-studded dress worth $4.8 million that was once worn by Marilyn Monroe. This year, Kardashian opted for a Schiaparelli design featuring pearls, which she was inspired to wear after visiting the Karl Lagerfeld office in Paris. Her sisters, Kylie and Kendall, were also present at the event. Tickets for the event are priced at $50,000 for individuals and $300,000 for tables.
The event also saw some surprises, with two stars using the night to announce their pregnancies. Karlie Kloss and Serena Williams both revealed their baby bumps while walking the red carpet. The Gala also paid tribute to Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, Choupette, with at least two celebs dressed as the feline.
Nicole Kidman arrived with her husband, musician Keith Urban, wearing a stunning gown that paid homage to Lagerfeld’s legacy. The Gala’s 17 most eye-catching looks included Jennifer Lopez’s black top and white skirt, complete with a net veil.
For decades, Lagerfeld was a prominent figure in the fashion world, leading some of the biggest-name fashion houses, including Chanel and Fendi. The Met Gala’s tribute to him was fitting, as the event raises money for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which Lagerfeld himself was a great supporter of.
The Met Gala 2023 event was invitation-only , with about 400 guests in attendance. Last year, the Met Gala’s Great Hall was decorated with 275,000 pink roses, but the real showstoppers are always the outfits worn by the celebrities. This year’s Met Gala 2023 event was no exception, with attendees putting on a dazzling display of fashion in honour of Karl Lagerfeld’s remarkable contributions to the industry.