The Met Gala that takes place every year in New York has already taken place, and it has done so with some of the most iconic looks that are remembered in this event. From Lil Nas X to Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Penelope Cruz and Taika Waititi, many stars have pulled out all the stops to stand out from the rest at the celebration.
But what is the Met Gala? It is an annual charity event that kicks off the annual fashion exhibition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York. Each year a theme is proposed and the celebrities must defend it through looks with their own style. The goal is to raise as much as possible for the Costume Institute, which usually raises more than $10 million.
Some of the most striking themes in recent years have been Camp: Notes on Fashion (2019) or Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology (2016). On this occasion, they wanted to pay tribute to an emblematic figure in the world of fashion: the German designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Lagerfeld died last 2019, but in his wake he left some of the most elegant and daring stylistic proposals of the twentieth century. Therefore, many have wanted to give the maximum in their stylings to pay tribute to this figure and, incidentally, promote themselves.
The best looks of the Met Gala 2023
Here are some of the most outstanding outfits of this annual fashion gala. Undoubtedly, each star has taken fashion to their own territory to conquer the public. And they certainly did. It’s been years since we’ve seen such a polished gala… and almost everyone wore black or white.
Penélope Cruz
The Spanish actress is considered one of Lagerfeld’s muses, which is why she was invited to be one of the hosts of the evening. Her 1988 Chanel wedding dress dazzled the attendees.
Dua Lipa
The other big hostess of the night was Dua Lipa, who wore an 18th century-inspired Chanel dress from 1992.
Lil Nas X
The rapper known for hits like Industry Baby or Montero is one of the regulars in eccentricism, and in this gala he has not fallen short. With a pearl mask and body covered in silver rhinestones, the rapper has managed to conquer the catwalk.
Jared Leto
In a slightly more extreme, but gala-sensical way – he was dressed as Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette – the 30 Seconds to Mars actor and singer dazzled everyone and made it clear that he was a personal friend of the designer to whom the gala was paying tribute.
Doja Cat
Interestingly, Leto wasn’t the only cat at the gala. Singer Doja Cat made it clear why she’s a “kitty” in a tight dress topped off with makeup that turned her face into a Cats character.
Rihanna
This year’s Superbowl singer arrived last at the gala. When everyone was already showing off their looks, she showed up at the venue’s hotel. However, the wait was worth it: she showed up in a stunning outfit that camouflages her pregnancy, and together with her partner ASAP Rocky -much less successful-…
Pedro Pascal
One of the few who dared for color is the protagonist of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal wore a Valentino ensemble and a smile, as usual, endearing.
Jenna Ortega
If we talk about series, we can not overlook the wonderful gothic look of Jenna Ortega, star of the Netflix series Wednesday. The paradise of all otaku.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart, star of Twilight, has made it clear that she is not too comfortable with the classic gender roles. That’s why she wore an outfit that really flattered her androgynous figure.
Kim Kardashian
Kardashian went viral at last year’s Met Gala for wearing an original Marylin Monroe dress. This time she wore a Schiaparelli dress that caught everyone’s attention, but without controversy.
Taika Waititi
The director of Thor: Ragnarok proved that not all men have to wear black suits, and he did it with a spectacular outfit that draws from his oriental inspirations. In the photo he appears next to Rita Ora.
Glenn Close
Our Cruella de Vil surprised everyone with a huge dress that had to be worn by five people. Undoubtedly, one of the most pleasant surprises of the gala.
Bad Bunny
The Un x100to singer couldn’t miss the Met Gala either, and showed up in a polished white suit with a cape full of roses. Undoubtedly, he is one of the few reguetoneros who know how to adapt to this kind of events.
Kendall Jenner
If Bad Bunny was there, Kendall had to be there. The Kardashian wore an outfit with sky-high platforms and long sleeves, as brilliant as her current reputation.
Nicole Kidman
Another big surprise was Nicole Kidman, as she appeared in the dress from the Chanel No. 5 ad directed by Baz Luhrmann in 2004. We all remember that unforgettable ad.
Jennifer Lopez
JLO, Ben Affleck‘s current wife, walked the runway in a custom-made Ralph Lauren dress. Obviously, it fits her like a glove.
Jessica Chastain
Many people went for sunglasses at the Met Gala, but no one wore them like Jessica Chastain, paired with a classic yet functional dress.
Florence Pugh
No one expected Florence Pugh to wear her hair shaved off – movie requirements? – but it certainly looks spectacular with the peacock headdress she wore.
Michaela Coel
The star of I May Destroy You, who also appears in Star Wars Episode VIII, appeared completely covered in gold, making it clear that everything fits her like a glove.
The best moments of the Met Gala 2023
The Met Gala was full of surprising moments, beyond the impressive looks worn by the attendees. Without a doubt, the celebrities made the most of the night to show off and promote themselves, and there were many who made it clear that they wanted to be in the spotlight.
The meeting between Penelope Cruz and Dua Lipa
Penélope Cruz and Dua Lipa were two of the stars of the night, and they proved it with stunning looks. A moment that will forever be engraved in the history of the ceremony is the approach between the two, as tender as memorable.
On Twitter, this moment has gone viral. And the fact is that, despite coming from such different worlds, both have proved to be at the height of a gala that serves as a showcase for the stars.
Serena Williams is pregnant!
Another completely unexpected moment was the announcement of Serena Williams’ pregnancy. The tennis player appeared with her husband Alexis Ohanian at the gala, and revealed to reporters that they were 3 at the gala. Thus confirming a rumor that had already been speculated on TikTok, about the future birth of her second daughter.
Undoubtedly, the dress she wore left no room for doubt: her belly spoke for itself. Of course, Ohanian could have done a little more with the look, considering where she was from.
Brittney Griner returns home after arrest
Basketball player Brittney Griner, who currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, experienced a nightmare when she was detained in a Russian prison on August 4. According to police, vape bottles containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Griner was sentenced to no more and no less than nine years in prison, but after appeals from the United States they have managed to get her out of there, and now she has reappeared publicly at the Met Gala.
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