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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kardashians (minus Khloé and Kris) are also at the Met Gala.
Vogue reports that Kim is dripping in 50,000 freshwater pearls with a boned corset…
Kylie is wearing a fiery red gown that features a thigh-high slit and blue satin lining…
and Kendall is rocking a shimmery tuxedo-style bodysuit and sky-high heels.
Janelle Monaé stole the show at the Met Gala by debuting her “experience” look.
The songstress told PEOPLE to “pay close attention” to her on the carpet and for good reason.
Janelle Monáe at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/craioSPPTW
— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2023
She paid tribute to her late friend Karl Lagerfeld who took her as his date to her first Met Gala in 2011 by transforming into a sparkly Chanel bikini and space boots.
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Janelle Monáe does an epic transformation at the #MetGala! pic.twitter.com/6m7y7SKBZ6
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 2, 2023
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.
Gorge!
Also spotted was Lizzo who looked classy while dripping in pearls.
Ice Spice made her Met Gala debut in custom Balmain.
Her attendance is especially important as she received a personal invitation from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
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.
Michaela Coel at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/YhU61iejQl
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
An iconic standout so far is Doja Cat who is literally serving FELINE while dressed in a silver gown and wearing facial prosthetics.
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.
Yung Miami is making her Met Gala debut in an all-sexy, all-black look…
her ex(?) Diddy is also on the carpet in black.
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Also seen was OUR Tinkerbell, Yara Shahidi who slayed and looked gorgeous in gold…
and fellow Disney star, OUR Ariel, Halle Bailey.
Usher was also spotted on the carpet alongside the designer of his look Bianca Saunders…
Usher at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/6tZtfd1awQ
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
(post baby baaaawdied baddie) Keke Palmer…
D Wade and Gabrielle Union…
Quinta Brunson…
and Ashley Graham.
Vogue live stream host La La wore Sergio Hudson on the carpet and the importance of wearing a Black designer.
Not to be outdone, the Met was graced by ‘oh-so-gorgeous models like Naomi Campbell…
Adut Akech…
Precious Lee…
and Anok Yai.
There’s still more to come but you tell US; who looked more bangin’ at the Met Gala? [So far…]