Met Gala: Stars walk the red carpet
The 2023 Met Gala has come to a close.
This year’s theme was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, which aimed to “examine the life” of the late designer’s fashion legacy.
But while many celebrities showed off their best Lagerfeld-inspired looks, the decision to feature him so prominently attracted criticism given his history of controversial remarks.
Models protested ahead of the event, with Jameela Jamil among those who condemned the choice. The actress took to Instagram to criticise the “distinctly hateful” way Lagerfeld used his platform to attack marginalised groups and public figures throughout his career.
Concerns were also raised about his past fatphobic and body-shaming comments.
In line with the theme, guests were informed that the “most authentic approach” for the Met Gala 2023 dress code would be “to wear an archival look from one of the labels Lagerfeld led”.
Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell, and Jennifer Lopez all walked the red carpet in line with the theme, while some stars took more creative liberties in their Met Gala looks. Doja Cat and Jared Leto, for example, arrived dressed as Lagerfeld’s beloved cat, Choupette.
