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The 2023 Met Gala is in full swing and celebs are slaying and sizzling the carpet in real-time. As previously reported this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Gala theme is celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” as requested by Anna Wintour.
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This year guests were asked to follow the dress code of “In honor of Karl…” ahead of the opening of The Costume Institute’s new spring exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” on view at the museum from May 5 to July 16, reports Vogue.
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Guests were asked to dress in a variety of silhouettes, collections, and concepts that pay homage to Lagerfield’s work at various luxury fashion houses including Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, Chanel, and his own Karl Lagerfeld brand.
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Let’s take a look at the carpet as the looks continue to roll in.
2023 Met Gala Red Carpet
Lil Nas X is glittering and gleaming at the Met Gala in a sparkly speedo and head-to-toe crystals.
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Serena Williams debuted her baby bump at the Met Gala alongside her hubby Alexis Ohanian.
“Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala,” she captioned her Gucci look.
Vogue live stream host La La wore Sergio Hudson on the carpet and the importance of wearing a Black designer.
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She was joined by Michaela Coel who’s a co-chair for this year’s gala and stunned in a studded, semi-sheer gown by Schiaparelli and gold-gilded Schiaparelli heels with toe-shaped detailing.
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An iconic standout so far is Doja Cat who is literally serving FELINE while dressed in a silver gown and wearing facial prosthetics.
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Doja’s look is on brand as it pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, Choupette, and her dress features 350,000 glass beads.
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Also seen was OUR Tinkerbell, Yara Shahidi who slayed and looked gorgeous in gold…
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and fellow Disney star, OUR Ariel, Halle Bailey.
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Usher was also spotted on the carpet alongside the designer of his look Bianca Saunders…
(post baby baaaawdied baddie) Keke Palmer…
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D Wade and Gabrielle Union…
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Quinta Brunson…
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and Ashley Graham.
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Not to be outdone, the Met was graced by ‘oh-so-gorgeous models like Naomi Campbell…
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Adut Akech…
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Precious Lee…
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and Anok Yai.
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There’s still more to come but you tell US; who looked more bangin’ at the Met Gala? [So far…]
