On Monday, 1 May, Hollywood’s elite came together to show off their designer attire in honour of fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld.
The Met Gala is a benefit held for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to raise funds for the fashion wing of the museum. This year’s theme of the star-studded event pays homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, titled, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.”
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Hosting the event alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are co-chairs actresses Penélope Cruz and Michaela Coel, tennis player Roger Federer and singer Dua Lipa.
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Karl served as a creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his own fashion line. Thus, it was no surprise that we have seen quite a lot of Chanel-inspired garments and looks that resembled Karl’s signature style – starchy white shirt, black tie, black fingerless gloves and black shades.
Model Kendal Jenner showed her take on the signature style, wearing a custom Marc Jacobs bodysuit with extra long sleeves.
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Rapper Cardi B also donned a black and white Chenpeng Studio Karl-inspired outfit.
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Actress Stephanie Hsu also donned a Valentino dress inspired by the signature look.
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Singer and actress Janelle Monae wore an exaggerated piece by Thom Browne to honour the late fashion designer.
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Singer Teyana Taylor wore the famous Chanel tweed while rocking the Karl-inspired collar and tie by Thom Browne.
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Some celebs were also inspired by Chanel’s signature pearls.
Businesswoman Kim Kardashian wore pearls that made her look “amazing sweety” as she not only paid homage to Karl but also took it back to her Playboy photoshoot look.
Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala 2023 look sparks comparisons to Playboy cover https://t.co/xIj0d0ODso pic.twitter.com/epxB7Zh247
— Page Six (@PageSix) May 2, 2023
Tennis star Serena Williams also wore pearls, revealing a slight pregnancy bump in her Gucci dress.
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Many also paid homage to Karl by dressing as his beloved cat Choupette.
Singer Doja Cat transformed into a glitzy cat wearing custom Oscar de la Renta.
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Lil Nas X also went for a sparkling kitty.
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Jared Leto took the cake dressed in a full cat costume. However, he changed into something more comfortable.
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Fenty founder Rihanna opted for an all-white Valentino dress, not forgetting Karl’s signature fingerless gloves.
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