Cardi B is her own competition! The rapper opened up about the pressure she faces when trying to bring heat to the Met Gala.
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Last year, it took 275,000 bright pink roses to adorn the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala, the biggest night in fashion and one of the biggest concentrations of star power anywhere.
It remains to be seen how the museum’s Great Hall will be decorated come the first Monday in May, but one thing is not in question: those entering it will look spectacular. The theme centers on the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who made an indelible mark on luxury fashion in his long career at Chanel, Fendi and elsewhere. It is a theme not without controversy — Lagerfeld was known for contentious remarks about everything from #MeToo to curvy bodies.
Want to know what to expect as the big day approaches? Not to worry. We’ve dusted off our annual guide for you here, with some key updates.
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WHAT IS THE MET GALA ANYWAY?It started in 1948 as a society midnight supper, and wasn’t even at the Met.
Fast forward 70-plus years, and the Met Gala is something totally different, one of the most photographed events in the world for its head-spinning red carpet — though the carpet isn’t always red.
We’re talking Rihanna as a bejeweled pope. Zendaya as Cinderella with a light-up gown. Katy Perry as a chandelier morphing into a hamburger. Also: Beyoncé in her “naked dress.”Billy Porter as an Egyptian sun god, carried on a litter by six shirtless men.Lady Gaga’s 16-minute striptease. And, last year, host Blake Lively’s Versace dress — a tribute to iconic New York architecture — that changed colors in front of our eyes.
Then there’s Kim Kardashian, bringing commitment to a whole other level. One year, she wore a dress so tight, she admitted she had to take
Cardi B is her own competition! The rapper opened up about the pressure she faces when trying to bring heat to the Met Gala.
FKA Twigs apparently wants nothing to do with her ex-fiancé Robert Pattinson – considering she seemingly left a Met Gala after-party early in order to avoid an awkward run-in with him! Yikes…
his and Anna Wintour’s Met Gala debut as a couple, saying in a statement that he and the Vogue editor-in-chief have a platonic relationship.“Bill and Anna have simply been great friends for two decades,” the “Love Actually” star’s rep told Page Six Monday.“They are not in a relationship.”The duo arrived together at Wintour’s big night and walked the red carpet arm-in-arm, prompting viewers to speculate that the fashionable fund-raiser was their big debut.Both Nighy and Wintour had attended previous Met Galas solo.The Post even heard that Wintour’s closest friends were “thrilled for them to be making it official at the Met.”Apparently, they were only firming up their friendship — depending on whom you believe.The alleged non-couple sparked romance rumors in 2018 when they were spotted taking in two plays together, but even then the “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” actor shut down any hearsay.The new couple, who are both Brits, also set tongues wagging last December when they were spotted together at a New York screening of Nighy’s Oscar-nominated film, “Living.”But the friendship appeared to take a romantic turn three years ago when they dined together, and eyewitnesses told The Post that Wintour, 73, was “beaming” the whole night.“She looked happy and in very good company.
Kathy Hilton made a hilarious comment on the Met Gala live feed on Monday night ahead of her daughter Paris's debut at the event. The socialite, 64, took to social media to assure the official event page that 'Paris was in the car on the way' after her entrance was blocked by climate change protestors - in a move later branded 'iconic' by fans. An account called 'commentsbycelebs' then picked up the funny quote and reposted it with the caption: 'TY @kathyhilton'.
Anna Wintour certainly did not approve this Met Gala guest. A cockroach has gone viral for crashing fashion's biggest night on Monday, scurrying down the red carpet before falling victim to death by stomping. The whole saga was captured by reporters on the scene and shared on social media. In a video and Twitter thread by, photographer Kevin Mazur is seen snapping a pic of the bug before attempting to squish it with his shoe.
Met Gala on Monday. Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon, Jared Leto and many, many more were among the celebs in attendance for the high-profile New York event. After walking the red carpet at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, guests were treated to drinking, dancing and general merriment — including a performance by Lizzo.
Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, and Kim Kardashian walk the carpet, but as the carpet came to an end, one person was noticeably missing- Rihanna. Lala Anthony, Vogue’s host, helped stall the live stream, assuring there was a big surprise. After waiting long enough, they had to turn off the stream.
Aubrey Plaza has criticised Jared Leto for making a mistake with his outfit at this year’s Met Gala.This year’s theme paid homage to late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019. While countless of the famous faces attending paid homage to their favourite designers by wearing elegant garments, Jared Leto went with a less conventional option and came dressed as Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette.Inspired by the designer’s beloved white Burmese cat, the actor and musician arrived in a full costume which covered his face, meaning no one knew who it was when he first arrived.
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and actor Bill Nighy have seemingly confirmed their romance as they walked the white carpet of the Met Gala arm in arm at Monday night's event. Anna and Bill – who are both 73 – were first rumoured to be dating in 2021 after being seen enjoying each other's company over romantic dinners in Italy. And in December 2022, the pair were seen at a New York screening of Love, Actually star Bill's movie Living.
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham looked as stylish as ever as they attended fashion’s biggest night. Celebs from far and wide flocked to New York for last night’s Met Gala, which is hosted each year on the first Monday of May, including lovebirds Brooklyn and Nicola.
As the stars turned out in force for 2023's Met Gala in New York – many wearing wedding dresses – two chose the glitzy event to announce their pregnancies.Tennis star Serena Williams, 41, debuted her baby bump on the cream carpet, telling Vogue magazine: “There’s three of us here. I’m good, I’m really good now.
happens in New York, but Rihanna's not around to attend it, did it even happen? Thank God we didn't have to find a way to answer that question, because the queen is here! She was so late, but she's here!Rihanna hit the iconic steps at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 1 in a look that will be hard to top next year—even for . The expecting mom, who during her performance at the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, arrived in what is essentially a white cocoon of rosettes.
Honoring a legend. The stars hit the red carpet for the 2023 Met Gala in New York on May 1 wearing wild beauty and fashion style inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s ideology. Who wore it best?
Jared Leto has arrived to the 2023 Met Gala, and is outfit is definitely serving kibbles and bits realness. Before scratching the surface of the red carpet for this year’s Met Ball Leto kept the head of his costume on, appearing as blue-eyed, all white cat. The evening’s theme honors the late and fashionably great Karl Lagerfeld, his contributions to the fashion Industry as well as the opening of The Costume Institute’s new spring exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” And what better way to pay tribute to Lagerfeld than to show up as the fashion designer’s beloved furry companion, Choupette. Leto wasn’t the only feline to make to make a purring reveal on the carpet.
Shock and awe! Florence Pugh unveiled a major hair transformation at the 2023 Met Gala.
Brittney Griner is attending the most fashionable event of the year. The basketball player, who was imprisoned in Russia for almost a full year, will be attending this year’s Met Gala.Karl Lagerfeld: Celebs who have worn his iconic designs at the Met GalaRihanna’s Met Gala look includes $25 million in Cartier jewels: Secret fittingMet Gala 2023 live updates: Red Carpet arrivalsPage Six was the first to break the news, claiming that the source didn’t know who would be accompanying the athlete.
Their first time! Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith made a statement during their Met Gala debut on Monday, May 1.
Lovestruck! Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson gave fans a rare glimpse at their five-year romance while making their Met Gala debut as a couple.
Met Gala on Monday night. The Vogue titan, 73, arrived at the fashion gala arm-in-arm with the “Love Actually” actor, also 73, following months of dating speculation. The new couple, who are both Brits, first set tongues wagging last December when they were spotted together at a New York screening of Nighy’s Oscar-nominated film, “Living.”Friends of Wintour told the Post on Monday that they are “thrilled” the fashion icon is “finally” making her red carpet debut with Nighy.
Model behavior. Emily Ratajkowski wasn’t afraid to show some cleavage with her 2023 Met Gala look.