MET GALA 2023 DEDICATED TO THE LATE KARL LAGERFELD A SOMPTUOUS RED CARPET - DayNewsWorld

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MET GALA 2023 DEDICATED TO THE LATE KARL LAGERFELD A SOMPTUOUS RED CARPET
T he most anticipated red carpet on the fashion calendar has arrived. Like every first Monday of May, the stars met in New York for the Met Gala 2023. This year, the Met Gala celebrates the opening of the Costume Institute's exhibition Karl Lagerfeld, A Line of Beauty. The latter retraces the extraordinary career of the Kaiser. More than a simple retrospective turned to the past, the exhibition highlights the creative process of Karl Lagerfeld whose virtuoso pencil stroke captured a look, in a few seconds, through the analysis of his sketches, confronted with his creations for the houses he has sublimated, from Chloé to Balmain via Jean Patou. In total, more than 150 pieces are exhibited. Passed away in February 2019, the legendary couturier who revolutionized Fendi from 1965 and Chanel from 1983 is at the heart of the annual theme The dress code for the Met Gala 2023 evening was in keeping with the Karl Lagerfeld theme: A Line of Beauty. Attendees were told the dress code was "in honor of Karl", which opens up a world of possibilities, from wearing one of the many brands the late designer lent his talents to throughout his career. long career - Chanel, Chloé, Fendi and its eponymous lines, among others - until the tribute paid to Lagerfeld's characteristic dark sunglasses. The festivities were co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, and Michaela Coel. These four influential and inspiring personalities presided over the evening alongside Anna Wintour, honorary president. he challenge has been taken up... and one of the big winners is undoubtedly Jared Leto. The musician (30 Seconds to Mars) and actor appeared on the red carpet in a giant white cat costume. A reference to Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld's iconic cat. A similar choice was made by artist Doja Cat, who also arrived at the party in an outfit reminiscent of Choupette. In a nod to Karl Lagerfeld's penchant for pearls, the looks of Kim Kardashian and Lizzo at the Met Gala were imbued with them, noted our colleagues from CNN. “I thought to myself: What is more Karl ? I have always thought of Chanel's emblematic pearls", justified Kim Kardashian, reports the American media. While most of the men present opted for black or white suits, the new star of the moment, Pedro Pascal, starring in the series The Last of Us, opted for a bright red outfit... with a black shorts. nother very surprising outfit: that of Lil Nas X, who presented himself entirely painted in silver, with rhinestones and pearls covering his face. he choice of artist Janelle Monáe, who also paid tribute to Choupette, also marked the public. Arriving a little later with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna also caused a sensation. Rihanna arrived on the red carpet on the arm of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, in an impressive immaculate white wedding dress, accompanied in particular by a wraparound coat with a hood on which flowers have been embroidered. A few minutes after entering, the Bitch Better Have My Money interpreter dropped part of the jacket to reveal the rest of her outfit, thereby emphasizing her rounded belly. The set signed Maison Valentino. A clothing choice that is undoubtedly not insignificant: at each finale of the Chanel fashion shows, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld, the wedding dress was a highly anticipated moment. But the "longest" tribute this night to Karl Lagerfeld was undoubtedly made by Jeremy Pope, with an outfit... bearing the image of the couturier.

Kate White for DayNewsWorld