Thought the 2023 awards season was impressive? Well, the fashion community would like you to hold their clutch.
The first Monday in May, which, for the uninformed, means the most stylish stars from around the world flocked to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2023 Met Gala. In other words, prepare yourself for the chicest, most glamorous—and let's be honest, most exclusive—party of the year.
As for what inspired the Costume Institute's annual benefit? This year's theme was "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," honoring the Chanel designer who died in February 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer at age 85.
"Karl was so much more than our greatest and most prolific designer," Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour previously shared. "His creative genius was breathtaking and to be his friend was an exceptional gift."
And, on May 1, we were gifted with unforgettable looks from the event's hosts Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer and Dua Lipa plus guests like Gisele Bündchen and Rita Ora.
Alas, Blake Lively, who has become a Met Gala staple, didn't do us a simple favor by gracing us with her presence. Rather, the Gossip Girl alum be watched from her couch with husband Ryan Reynolds.
You know you missed her, but if you also caught all the action from the comfort of your home, allow E! to be your one and only source on all the can't-miss moments, starting with every star's must-see arrival below...
In Jean Paul Gaultier
In Givenchy
In Thom Browne
In Schiaparelli
In Valentino
In Jacquemus
In Chanel SS07 Couture
In BOSS
In Chanel
In Valentino
In Karl Lagerfeld
In Karl Lagerfeld
In Ralph Lauren
In Thom Browne
In Marc Jacobs
In Valentino
In Atelier Versace
In Oscar de la Renta
In custom Simone Rocha with Cartier jewelry
In Marc Jacobs
In Chanel
In Prada
In Thom Browne
In Gucci and Bucherer Fine Jewellery
In Simkhai
In Gucci
In Valentino
In Valentino
In Gucci
From now until July, see 150 of Lagerfeld's most iconic designs on display at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
