Met Gala 2023: all the best looks from fashion’s biggest night

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Met Gala 2023: all the best looks from fashion’s biggest night

By Édaein O'Connell

2 years ago

6 min read

Fashion’s biggest and most glamorous night has arrived – here are the best looks from the red carpet. 

The first Monday in May can only mean one thing: it’s Met Gala time. 

Yes, fashion’s biggest night is back and promises to be more glamorous than ever. This year’s themed gala is paying homage to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019. 

Titled Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will feature an exhibition with 150 original looks from his storied career and their respective original sketches. And tonight, the most famed names in the world of fashion and celebrity will pay tribute in style to the former creative director of Chanel. 

The dress code simply states ‘in honour of Karl’ and with much inspiration to be taken from his time working at Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and his own namesake label, expect attendees to be influenced by his archive. Karl Lagerfeld also stuck to a personal uniform of black and white suits, collars, sunglasses and fingerless gloves and many variations of this ensemble are anticipated. 

This year’s co-chairs include Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and Roger Federer and, of course, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour will be in attendance. Meanwhile, celebrities such as Rita Ora, Paris Hilton and Florence Pugh have also confirmed their appearance on the red carpet. 

Here at Stylist, we will be updating you live as attendees arrive, so sit back, relax and enjoy the fashion. 

Chloe Fineman at the Met Gala 2023.

Chloe Fineman

Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman is one of the first to arrive on the carpet. Her look is complete with sparkles, sheer fingerless gloves and roses. We adore. 


Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala 2023

Harvey Guillén

Actor Harvey Guillén is bringing style and flair to this year’s gala. Pearl and tweed elements pay homage to classic Chanel. 


La La Anthony at the Met Gala 2023

La La Anthony

Attitude? Yes. Sunglasses? Yes. Style? Yes. La La Anthony is a vision in white. 


Penélope Cruz at the Met Gala 2023

Penélope Cruz

Co-chair Penélope Cruz is beauty in motion with this truly breathtaking veiled and sparkling gown. 


Dua Lipa Met Gala 2023

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa, who is a co-chair of tonight’s event, looks like royalty in this vintage Chanel ball gown. Truthfully, we wouldn’t expect anything less from pop music’s princess. 


Rita Ora Met Gala 2023

Rita Ora

Rita Ora went all-out glam in this black sheer number complete with flowing train. 


Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy at Met Gala 2023

Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy

American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour remained true to her classic and refined style, but we think Bill Nighy is the most perfect accessory to her outfit. 


Emma Chamberlain at Met Gal 2023

Emma Chamberlain

The always cool YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain embraced a blue ensemble for tonight’s festivities. Extra points are awarded for the brave choice of matching blue eyeshadow. It most certainly paid off. 


Phoebe Bridgers at the Met Gala 2023

Phoebe Bridgers

Singer Phoebe Bridgers can break hearts with her songs, but she can do it with her clothes too. She is effortlessly chic in this beaded black beauty. 


Emily Ratajkowski at the Met Gala 2023

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski chose bangs and a drop waist to channel some classic Chanel vibes. Karl would approve. 


Quinta Brunson at Met Gala 2023

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson, creator of Abbott Elementary, knew how to make an impact with this work of art that came complete with an exquisite bow. 


Nicole Kidman at the 2023 Met Gala

Nicole Kidman

A bonafide superstar and stalwart of the red carpet, Nicole Kidman looks ethereal in pale pink and feathers. 


Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala 2023

Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen living her best life and looking fabulous while doing so? Here for it. 


Maude Apatow at the Met Gala 2023

Maude Apatow

Euphoria actor Maude Apatow understands the power of a black dress. We also want a bob, like, now.  


Karen Elson at the Met Gala 2023

Karen Elson

Want drama? Well, you got it thanks to model Karen Elson. 


Maya Hawke at Met Gala 2023

Maya Hawke

While impractical, we are 100% sure an oversized white coat with floral appliques is on our wish list. Maya Hawke, we are grateful to you for the inspiration. 


Kate Moss and Lila Moss at the Met Gala 2023

Lila Moss and Kate Moss

In Fendi Couture, Lila Moss and Kate Moss are the most stylish mother-and-daughter pair to grace this earth. We said it – don’t come for us.      


Amanda Seyfried at the Met Gala 2023

Amanda Seyfried

The hair? Stunning. The make-up? Stunning. The dress? Stunning. Amanda Seyfried, take a bow. 


Naomi Campbell at the Met Gala 2023

Naomi Campbell

Legendary model Naomi Campbell is statuesque in this embellished silk pink gown. 


Halle Bailey at the Met Gala 2023

Halle Bailey

The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey is a joy in white lace on tonight’s carpet. 


Margot Robbie at the Met Gala 2023

Margot Robbie

Barbie may favour pink, but Margot Robbie is splendid in simple black. 


Adut Akech at the Met Gala 2023

Adut Akech

One of the most beautiful women in the world, Adut Akech makes Met Gala dressing look easy. 


Doja Cat at the Met Gala 2023

Doja Cat

Doja Cat came dressed in Oscar de la Renta as Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat. Incredible scenes. 


Michaela Coel at the Met Gala 2023

Michaela Coel

Dressed in Schiaparelli, co-chair Michaela Coel is wearing an entire galaxy that we want to be a part of. 


Alexa Chung at the 2023 Met Gala

Alexa Chung

Wearing an intricate piece by Irish designer Róisín Pierce, Alexa Chung is pristine in white. 


Lizzo at the Met Gala 2023

Lizzo

Lizzo in pearls at the Met Gala? Yes please!


Anne Hathaway at the Met Gala 2023

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway joined the carpet in custom Atelier Versace and served us a ‘look’.


Ava Max at the Met Gal 2023

Ava Max

Singer Ava Max has created a serious ‘wow’ moment with this white pearl-adorned gown.  


Florence Pugh at the 2023 met gala

Florence Pugh

Debuting a new buzzcut and wearing Valentino, Florence Pugh looks majestic in a towering feather headpiece. 


Elle Fanning at the Met Gala 2023

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning is delicate and graceful in a gown complete with a bouquet of fresh flowers. 


Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala 2023

Gigi Hadid

Model Gigi Hadid paid tribute to some of Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite things such as fans, gloves and jewellery in her Givenchy look. 


Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala 2023

Kim Kardashian

After questions about whether they would be attending, the Kardashians have arrived. Kim is (quite literally) draped in pearls wearing Schiaparelli. 


Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala 2023

Kendall Jenner

With flared sleeves, platform boots and sparkle, Kendall chose fun with her Marc Jacobs rig-out. 


Jennifer Lopez at the Met Gala 2023

Jennifer Lopez

In Ralph Lauren, Jennifer Lopez is the epitome of class. We are particularly lusting over the hat. 


Cara Delevingne at the Met Gala 2023

Cara Delevingne

A muse of Karl Lagerfeld, Cara Delevingne chose impact tonight with a metallic cropped haircut and oversized sleeves. She accessorised with Chrome Heart jewellery, a favourite of Karl.


Paris Hilton at the Met Gala 2023

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is ‘sliving’ in leather by Marc Jacobs. 


Jeremy Pope at the Met Gala 2023

Jeremy Pope

In one of the the most memorable fashion moments of the night, actor and singer Jeremy Pope stunned the carpet in this Karl Lagerfeld cape made by Balmain. 


Cardi B at the Met Gala 2023

Cardi B

Cardi B knows how to show up and deliver at the Met Gala and she did not disappoint tonight. 


Vanessa Hudgens at the Met Gala 2023

Vanessa Hudgens

Keeping to the black and white structure that was beloved of Lagerfeld, Vanessa Hudgens looks marvellous in a draped gown. 


Janelle Monáe at the Met Gala 2023

Janelle Monáe

A favourite of the Met Gala, Janelle Monáe always goes above and beyond for the theme and this year is no different. 


Lily Collins at the Met Gala 2023

Lily Collins

With ‘Karl’ embroidered in the train, Lily Collins reminded everyone what the night was about. 


Jared Leto at the Met Gala 2023

Jared Leto

In what was an intense tribute to Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette, Jared Leto came dressed as a feline. However, he did change into a black-caped ensemble soon after. 


Bad Bunny at the Met Gala 2023

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny showed off his style prowess in a white suit complete with cream floral cape. 


Daisy Edgar-Jones at the Met Gala 2023

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones is splendid in a black sparkling two-piece. 


Billie Eilish at the Met Gala 2023

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish wore a high-neck sheer gown with matching gloves. Hauntingly pretty. 


Michelle Yeoh at the Met Gala 2023

Michelle Yeoh

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is the picture of class in this gown with billowing sheer sleeves. We especially love the jewellery. 


Jesscia Chastain at the Met Gala 2023

Jessica Chastain

Gloves, sunglasses and all black? Lagerfeld would be proud of Jessica Chastain’s choices. 


Emily Blunt at the Met Gala 2023

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt in Michael Kors? Perfect. 


Sienna miller at the Met Gala 2023

Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller forever solidifying her status as a fashion icon. 


Ashley Graham at the Met Gala 2023

Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham looks like a work of art in this sculpted pink and black affair. We approve. 


Rihanna at the Met Gala 2023

Rihanna

And finally, in true Rihanna style, the singer arrived fashionably late. Yet, for sartorial lovers, it was worth the wait. 


Images: Getty

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