Karl Lagerfeld‘s iconic cat Choupette was on so many stars’ minds as they got dressed for the 2023 Met Gala earlier this week.
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2023 Met Gala takes place on Monday, May 1, set this year to honor late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Nicknamed «the Oscars of the East Coast» by the, the yearly event draws millions of eyes for its head-turning designs, legendary red carpet interviews and sheer magnitude of star power. But… what exactly are all those celebs celebrating?Below is everything you need to know about fashion's biggest night. Officially, the evening is the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit.
The event is held each year on the first Monday of May to raise money for the museum's fashion wing. Last year, the museum brought in $17.4 million for the exhibit. Tickets to the party start at $50,000 and the invite-only guest list is strictly controlled by 's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. The public-facing (read: red carpet) side of the evening is the event's trademark.
Guests make waves on the museum's steps with their avant-garde fashion choices before heading inside, where press, phones and social media are strictly forbidden. This year's gala will take place Monday, May 1. Guests are technically given time slots for their arrivals, which begin at 5:30 p.m. ET, but bigger celebrities tend to arrive as they please later into the evening. Fans can watch the red carpet livestream from Vogue.com, and follow along for updates at ETonline.com. Wintour chooses a set of celebrities to co-chair the evening each year (Blake Lively co-chaired in 2022, after years of impressive debuts on the carpet).
Karl Lagerfeld‘s iconic cat Choupette was on so many stars’ minds as they got dressed for the 2023 Met Gala earlier this week.
Jameela Jamil is calling out the Met Gala which this year was themed in honor of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
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Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bündchen, Emily Ratajkowski and Salma Hayek dressed to impress at fashion's biggest night out – the Met Gala. While gorgeous ensembles were featured on the red carpet, the highlights of the evening also came in not one, but two baby announcements. Serena Williams announced she and husband Alexis Ohanian are expecting their second child, and Karlie Kloss revealed she's expecting once again with her husband, Joshua Kushner.
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grand appearance at the Met Gala this year following allegations they wouldn’t step foot on the red carpet.Kim wore a skimpy, formfitting gown “dripping in pearls,” an ode to the iconic Chanel looks fashioned by Karl Lagerfeld, the evening’s honoree. “I just wanted to feel glamorous,” she said on the carpet, admitting she just “wanted to have a good time.” “I took a shot before I came with my sisters,” said the first sister in the Kardashian-Jenner family to make a gala appearance tonight.Her champagne-colored number by Schiaparelli featured numerous beads of pearls draped around her neck and cascading down the front of the frock.
Met Gala! Right now, the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, and sports are at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As they walk up the red carpet to their exclusive and private dinner, hundreds of flashes will capture their stunning looks.
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.
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outlandish Met costumes of years past — donned a full white, furry cat character costume, only revealing he was underneath further down the carpet.The theme of this year’s Costume Institute exhibition is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and Leto’s costume matches the real-life Choupette’s piercing blue eyes and brown and pink nose.He eventually took the costume off and posed for more pics in a black ensemble, complete with a matching cape. The Post has contacted reps for Leto for comment.
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Roger Federer hits the red carpet with his wife, Mirka, at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 1) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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Penelope Cruz brings princess vibes to the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 1) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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