The 2023 Met Gala is happening tonight, May 1st. This year’s Costume Institute exhibition will celebrate the life and work of Karl Lagerfeld with the dress code fittingly being “in honor of Karl.” Lagerfeld designed for several fashion houses, including his eponymous brand, Patou, Balmain, Chloé, Fendi, and Chanel, providing attendees with plenty of inspiration. Last year’s gala called for “gilded glamor,” and this year is expected to be just as exciting.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Met Gala.
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When is the Met Gala 2023?
Tonight, on Monday, May 1st, New York City will host the 2023 Met Gala to mark the opening of the Costume Institute exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” To keep up with all the exciting events of the night, you can receive live updates from inside the Met Gala.
How can I watch the Met Gala 2023?
For the 2023 Met Gala, fans can keep up with all the excitement through Vogue’s live stream, which will feature coverage of the red carpet event starting at 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, May 1st. The live stream will be available on Vogue.com, as well as on our social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosting the live stream are La La Anthony, Derek Blasberg, Chloe Fineman, and special correspondent Emma Chamberlain.
In addition to the live stream, the Vogue team will also be live blogging their thoughts and reactions to the red carpet, as well as providing context to the looks of the night. Stay tuned with us for live updates throughout the evening.
What is the Met Gala 2023 theme?
The Costume Institute’s 2023 Met Gala has a dress code “in honor of Karl,” which pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld’s (1933–2019) work. Andrew Bolton, the Costume Institute’s Wendy Yu Curator in Charge, will showcase Lagerfeld’s career, which includes designing for prominent fashion houses like Chloé, Balmain, Fendi, Chanel, and his eponymous brand. The exhibition will display over 150 pieces, with many accompanied by Lagerfeld’s sketches.
Who will host the Met Gala 2023?
Vogue revealed on January 18th that Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa would be co-hosting the 2023 Met Gala alongside Anna Wintour, who has served as the event’s co-chair since 1995. Throughout her tenure, Wintour has transformed the Met Gala into a highly anticipated fashion extravaganza that is celebrated annually.
What is the Met Gala?
Since 1995, Anna Wintour has been the organizer and presiding figure of the Met Gala, which has grown into a beloved annual fashion celebration. The Met Gala serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, typically coinciding with the opening of its annual fashion exhibition. Year after year, the event raises significant amounts of money, often in the eight-figure range.
What happens at the Met Gala?
In brief, the Met Gala is shrouded in secrecy, necessitating adherence to a no-phone policy to prevent social media leaks. Nonetheless, you can view exclusive photos of the event’s interior here, and in 2021, Kendall Jenner gave us a glimpse behind the scenes via her camera. Typically, the occasion includes a prominent performer, such as Rihanna or Justin Bieber, and guests are invited to peruse the exhibition before convening for dinner.
Where is the Met Gala held?
The Met Gala occurs annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, except for 2021 when it was held in September due to COVID-19 limitations. Typically, attendees of the event opt to stay in nearby hotels, and you can discover the favored celebrity hotels for Met Gala preparation and plan your own visit.
Who is invited to the Met Gala?
The guest list for the Met Gala is typically kept under wraps until the night before the event. Nevertheless, the biggest names in the industry regularly grace the occasion, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Rihanna. Frequently, designers come accompanied by their muses, such as Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss, or Nicolas Ghesquière and Emma Stone. Check out all the details that factor into the Met Gala seating chart here.
Who attends the Met Gala?
The Met Gala typically accommodates roughly 600 guests, including renowned celebrities, rising creatives, and influential figures from the fashion industry. Take a look back at some of the most remarkable ensembles from perennial Met Gala attendees like Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and others, highlighting some of the best looks of all time.
What looks can we expect to see?
In line with the theme, anticipate an impressive retrospective of Lagerfeld’s enduring impact on Parisian fashion. Additionally, take a trip down memory lane with a selection of the most striking outfits from the past decade.
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What was the Met Gala 2022 theme?
The second part of “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” following the initial installment in September 2021, was themed “gilded glamour, white tie.” The exhibition spread throughout 13 of the American period rooms at the museum, offers a historical backdrop for “In America: An Lexicon of Fashion,” according to Bolton’s interview with Vogue.
The exhibition delves into the evolution of American style and showcases the work of individual tailors, dressmakers, and designers. Bolton is enthusiastic about featuring not only well-known names like Charles James, Halston, and Oscar de la Renta but also those who have been forgotten or relegated to fashion history footnotes. He intends to spotlight these individuals’ talents and contributions, many of whom are women.
Who were the hosts for the Met Gala 2022?
The co-chairs for the event were Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Meanwhile, designer Tom Ford, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour were the honorary co-chairs.
