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For those who had feared that the 2023 Met Gala, themed “In Honour Of Karl” to align with the Costume Institute’s exhibition ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty’, would turn into a cosplay (or should we say karlsplay) of the late-designers work, allow us to direct your attention to Cardi B.
Indeed, the Grammy Award-winning musician and bona fide style savant proved that “honour” would be the optimal word in regard to attendees sartorial choices—and one that would require a deft touch.
That’s why her Lagerfeld-inspired custom gown from designer Chen Peng was so impactful, literally shutting down the carpet in her Karl-approved black-and-white ball gown. It wasn’t a Lagerfeld lookalike, but a Lagerfeld love letter.
Tearing up the beige carpet, Cardi’s look was emblematic of the late-designers own personal wardrobe. Lagerfeld rarely deviated from his sartorial staples, which included a crisp white shirt with some sort of exaggerated collar, a form of blazer (typically dark toned) and a statement-making tie.
Here, Cardi checked all the boxes and more by embodying Lagerfeld’s penchant for Camellia rosettes—a style he’s synonymous with thanks to his vast helm at Chanel saw him gravitate towards this motif. Cardi’s look was completed with a billowing skirt embroidered with the style.
Of course, the most apparent tribute came in the form of Cardi’s powder-white behive look. Lagerfeld’s classic white ponytail was his signature beauty look and clearly his most impactful contribution to the world of hair and makeup.
Cardi’s modish interpretation proves once again of the timelessness of Lagerfeld’s work and the boundless impact of his legacy.
For more rolling coverage of the 2023 Met Gala, see below:
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- Dua Lipa, Michaela Cole And Penélope Cruz Are Hosting The 2023 Met Gala
- The Most Memorable Chanel Looks Ever Worn to the Met Gala
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- How To Lagerfeld Your Look Ahead Of The Met Gala
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- Blake Lively Will Be Watching The 2023 Met Gala From Home (Like The Rest Of Us)
