We’ve already dissected the theme of this year’s Met Gala, and now it’s time to get to the good stuff: the red carpet looks. So far, fashion’s biggest night has not disappointed us in the least—and we still have plenty more looks to see over the course of the evening. Right now, however, I want to shine the spotlight on Margot Robbie, who blew me away with her vintage Chanel look at the Met Gala tonight.
Originally worn by Cindy Crawford on the runway, Robbie wore a Chanel Haute Couture dress from the S/S 93 collection featuring a PVC cutout and gold chain detail at the waist. Scroll down to see Margot Robbie’s 2023 Met Gala dress.
When I was looking at images from this year’s Met Gala, I almost scrolled straight past Jessica Chastain. Just another celebrity with gorgeous, long blonde hair—nothing to write home about! Then, I did a double take. Could that be? Jessica Chastain?!
The famous redhead debuted platinum blonde hair at this year’s Met Gala. It’s only fitting for this year’s theme, which is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Attendees were told to dress honoring Karl, but it looks like Jessica Chastain decided to extend that to the realm of beauty.
Her platinum mane is reminiscent of Lagerfeld’s icy hair, and she’s even sporting oversized shades, which were a key part of the designer’s signature look. It’s the kind of playful homage that makes the Met Gala so much fun.
Chastain’s hair was done by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora using Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris products. I’m sure Chastain will be back to her signature fiery red hair in no time, but for tonight, the platinum couldn’t be more fitting.
The first Monday in May has finally arrived. As the fashion industry’s Super Bowl, the Met Gala is unquestionably the most highly anticipated event on the calendar. What other soirée could draw so many heavy hitters of the fashion industry to one place? (No offense, Oscars.) This year’s theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” and the exhibition includes his designs for Chanel, Chloé, Fendi, and others.
I truly can’t wait until the exhibition opens to the public on May 5, but for now, the 2023 red-carpet looks will have to tide me over. One sensational standout? Amanda Seyfried, who walked the steps of the Met wearing a naked dress dripping in gold threads. Scroll on to see her minidress from every angle.
The carpet’s been rolled out, the tables bought, and the looks finalized—probably months ago. Unless you’ve been on a social media hiatus all week, you probably already know that the event I’m referring to is the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Met Gala. For one night a year, the biggest names in fashion assemble on the steps of New York City’s most beloved museum, and this year, they’ll all be wearing looks that celebrate the late Chanel, Fendi, Balmain, and Chloé (among others) designer Karl Lagerfeld. And since today’s date just so happens to be the first Monday in May—all the excitement is going down tonight.
No matter how much predicting we do ahead of the red—or in this case, off-white—carpet, attendees at the Met Gala always find ways to surprise us. Case in point: Irina Shayk, who stepped in front of cameras this evening not in stilettos or platforms, but in an extremely understated pair of ivory-colored flats. And good for her—we’re all about prioritizing comfort. To offset her more casual shoe choice, the supermodel dressed in a drapey, silk gown, paired with layers of diamonds chokers. After all, the key to a great ensemble is balance. See her look for the 2023 Met Gala below.
For fashion and beauty lovers, the first Monday of May may be the single most exciting day of the year. It’s the night of the 2023 Met Gala, and we’re champing at the bit to see who will be walking the red carpet and what they’ll be wearing.
This year’s Met Gala theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” celebrates the life and work of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who designed for a slew of brands throughout his career, including Chanel, Chloé, and Fendi before passing away in 2019. In light of the theme, the evening’s official dress code is naturally “in honor of Karl.”
The Met Gala red carpet has never been the time to play it safe with fashion or beauty, so we’re preparing ourselves for a night of rich inspiration and jaw-dropping (we mean that literally, not figuratively) appearances from our favorite celebrity invitees. Keep scrolling for the best must-see hair, makeup, and beauty moments from the 2023 Met Gala.
Emrata is always one of our most anticipated Met Gala attendees—her micro bangs and smoldering smokey eye don’t disappoint.
We love that Emma Chamberlain is back to host the 2023 Met Gala red carpet. We also love her monochromatic look, complete with hazy blue lids and lots (and lots) of eyeliner.
Penelope Cruz is a vision in white—with a shimmery copper lid and a glossy pink lip to complement.
It’s hard not to stare at Dua Lipa’s 100-carat necklace—to accent, the singer kept her beauty aesthetic understated with a peachy-matte lip, glittering eyes, and ultra-glossy waves.
Our jaws quite literally dropped when we saw Rita Ora arrive on the red carpet. Her lined nude lip, smudgy eyeshadow, and crimped, back-grazing strands are perfection.
The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, one of the most talked-about nights in fashion: the Met Gala. This star-studded fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City features an exhibition theme that pays homage to the late fashion legend, Karl Lagerfeld. The 2023 Met Gala’s theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, requires attendees to dress “in honor of Karl”. Though we’ll be keeping a close eye on the arrivals, we already know that Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will co-host the event and attend as well.
The ensembles you’re about to explore draw inspiration from Lagerfeld’s iconic designs across various fashion houses, including Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, Chanel, and his eponymous brand. While some attendees have deviated from the theme, breaking the rules and creating buzz, we have included them in this collection. Scroll down to view the best looks from the 2023 Met Gala red carpet, and be sure to check back throughout the night as we continue to update this gallery in real-time.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had Monday, May 1 circled in thick red pen for a while now. The annual Met Gala is back and bigger than ever and I’ll be here all night covering it from every angle. As we’ve already reported, the theme of this year’s Met exhibition is “Karl Lagerfeld: a Line of Beauty,” so I thoroughly expect to see plenty of Chanel and Chanel-inspired looks. The co-chairs of the evening are Roger Federer, Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel, and Anna Wintour.
Now that you’re up to speed, let’s focus on the best part of the evening: the celebrity red carpet looks. I specifically want to draw your attention to Dua Lipa, who stole the show wearing a Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1992 wedding dress originally worn on the runway by Claudia Schiffer. Scroll down to see the photos.
Gone are the days when the Met Gala was just the Met Gala. It’s now an entire weekend of events leading up to the grand finale on the first Monday in May (today!). The stars began ascending upon NYC from all over the world starting last week, so there’s been lots of great fashion moments even before the biggest night of the year for fashion.
To name a couple, Anna Wintour hosted a dinner at her home on the eve of the Met Gala and Vogue hosted a pre-party on Friday night. Aside from that, stars were out and about all over the city this weekend at various events, parties, and dinners, so we compiled some of the chicest looks leading up to today. Scroll to see Kendall Jenner in a stunning cobalt blue gown, Rihanna cloaked in Chanel and feathers, and Dua Lipa in the most interesting sweater dress you’ll ever see, and be sure to keep an eye out for our extensive Met Gala coverage tonight.
On Dua Lipa: Marc Jacobs dress and boots; Tiffany & Co. bracelet
On Rihanna: Chanel jacket and glasses, Coperni dress
On Kendall Jenner: Alexandre Vauthier dress; Chanel bag
On Lizzo: Jimmy Choo bag and shoes
On Dakota Johnson: The Row Kids’ Breakfast at The Row Graphic Tee ($220); Gucci pants and Black Leather Loafers ($1050)
On Penelope Cruz: Chanel jacket, dress, shoes, and bag
Camila Morrone: Givenchy dress, gloves, and necklace
On Sienna Miller: Chanel jacket; Gucci Crochet Cotton Jumpsuit ($3600) and bag; Jimmy Choo Heloise 120 Knotted Velvet Platform Sandals ($950)
On Katie Holmes: Tove coat; Jonathan SimkhaiRhoda Dress ($795); Proenza Schouler Small Bar Tote ($1590); Khaite boots
On Kim Kardashian: Chanel shirt, gloves, bag, and sunglasses; Balenciaga pantashoes
On Ella Emhoff: Simone Rocha Micro Heart Perspex Acrylic Minaudière ($795)
It’s my job to stay on top of the latest fashion trends and products, so when I saw Coach’s new summer handbag collection, I just couldn’t wait to share it. The timeless Tabby Bags are influenced by an archival 1970’s Coach design and offered in a variety of fun colors and modern styles. And with summer just around the corner, fashion people (including myself) are excited to get their hands on this must-have accessory. Each handbag in the collection will make the perfect companion for daytime activities or nights out. Check out my favorites below.
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