The first celebrities have arrived on the Met Gala 2023 red carpet for a spectacular night of fashion, wherein the Costume Institute will unveil its latest exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The dress code for this year’s gala, “In Honour of Karl,” has already yielded well-researched looks from guests inspired by Lagerfeld’s decades-long career designing under his namesake fashion label, Balmain, Patou, Fendi, Chloé, and –most famously– Chanel. From Kim Kardashian’s pearl embellished gown to Doja Cat’s Choupette-inspired look, Met attendees exercise the late designer’s style principles in thrilling displays of fashion at its finest. Ahead, we break down the Met Gala outfits worn by celebrities on the red carpet.
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DUA LIPA
Met Gala co-chair Dua Lipa wore a vintage Chanel gown from the autumn/winter 1992 couture collection on the red carpet this year, expertly styled with a statement necklace.
Emily Ratajkowski
Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski attended the Met Gala 2023 red carpet event wearing a beige bodycon gown made of light material that extends from the waist down into a flowing mermaid silhouette by Tory Burch.
Anna Wintour
Met Gala host Anna Wintour wore a Chanel spring/summer 2023 couture coat on the red carpet, accompanied by Bill Nighy.
Penélope Cruz
Actress and Met Gala co-chair Penélope Cruz has been a Chanel ambassador for five years, which makes her Chanel gown so fitting for tonight.
Kate Moss
Supermodel Kate Moss arrived at the 2023 Met Gala wearing a blush-toned gown by Fendi. The slip-style dress is complete with flowy, see-through sleeves for maximum impact while walking the red carpet.
Anok Yai
Karl Lagerfeld muse Anok Yai stunned on the red carpet wearing a jellyfish-style tulle and sequinned gown by Prabal Gurung.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain appeared on the Met Gala red carpet in a floor-length baby blue Miu Miu set styled with matching satin heels.
Naomi Campbell
16-time Met Gala attendee Naomi Campbell wore a pink gown from Chanel’s spring/summer 2010 couture collection.
Sydney Sweeney
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney attended the Met Gala red carpet event wearing a jewel-embellished Miu Miu gown.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat attended her first Met Gala wearing an embellished Oscar de la Renta gown, complete with cat ears (and makeup prosthetics) as an ode to Lagerfeld’s beloved muse and pet, Choupette.
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