It’s the big fashion night. The Met Gala aims to model what the Oscars are for cinema. This Monday, a party was held on the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to open another Costume Institute exhibition. a The dress to be worn He asked the guests to pay tribute to the famous creator Karl Lagerfeld and they fulfilled the request. There was no shortage of lace, bows, pearls, and, of course, lots of Chanel.
This year, Fashion Institute curator Andrew Bolton wanted to pay tribute to German creator V Karl Lagerfeld: The Beauty Line (Karl Lagerfeld: The Beauty Line, in free translation). the aim, Explain to the magazine Vogue magazine, was not to do a “traditional retrospective”, and for this, he got help from consultant Amanda Harlick, who worked with the designer in the last years of his life – Lagerfeld died in 2019 at the age of 85. They are known to be exposed Approximately 200 pieces The designer signed it in a show signed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, a personal friend of Carl’s.
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To walk the stairs of the iconic museum, stars like Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, Anita or Zendaya had to wear clothes “in honor of Karl”. To do this, they can choose from the many fashion houses led by the German designer, be it Chanel, Fendi, Chloe, Balmain, Patou or even the brand of the same name. Moreover, the German legacy has inspired other designers.
Every year, the guests are a mystery. The host of the event is the annual moderator of the magazine Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour, who presents the invitations and approves the list of participants – it is possible to buy a ticket for the concert, usually for more than 30 thousand euros. The museum’s financing exceeds several million – in 2019 it was $ 15 million (about 13.9 million euros).
Not much is known about what happens inside the ceremony, as it is forbidden to share any video or photo on social media. It is known that, in addition to visiting the exhibition, the evening includes dinner and a kind of entertainment ─ Cher and Justin Bieber presented them in previous years.
Chanel, Chanel, Chanel
was in Chanel, where he stayed from 1983 until his death, Karl reached the zenith of his fame, becoming known even to those who do not follow fashion shows. As such, the night was also a party at the house founded by Coco Chanel, with supermodels classic From the 1980s to Lagerfeld’s final days.
In addition to Wintour, there were several co-hosts of the ceremony. This year, hosts Penelope Cruz and Dua Lipa dazzled in Chanel couture models, part of the Lagerfeld archives. The British singer wore a wedding dress from the Fall 1992 Haute Couture collection, which was then presented at Platform By one of Lagerfeld’s brainchild, Claudia Schiffer. On the other hand, the Spanish actress starred in a wedding dress from 1988, with a veil in the form of a hood.
The Met Gala night hasn’t fully started yet, and Dua Lipa is already working her way into the top 5 looks of the night. That 1992 Chanel that Claudia Schiffer wore on the runway is beautiful! pic.twitter.com/on51aPxgTj
– Duda (Saintdemie) May 1, 2023
They weren’t the only ones taking weeding dresses to dead steps. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen walked the red carpet—the first Met Gala since her divorce from Tom Brady—in a 2007 model. Vogue magazineShe said she chose the dress for “sentimental reasons” and also wore it in an editorial she did with Karl Lagerfeld.
Nicole Kidman also chose what to wear for the same reasons. The pink dress was designed by the German designer himself for the actress to wear in Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance campaign, in 2004. The model, which Kidman praised, is “timeless” and a testament to the actress’s refined taste for the evening. Chanel ambassadors have also made their way into the archives, from Margot Robbie to Kristen Stewart to Jennie Kim. Even former French first lady, Carla Bruni, was in attendance and stunned in the 2001 model.
Besides the Chanel, and the other houses that Karl Lagerfeld passed through were not forgotten. Tonight’s favorites were Fendi and renal. In the spotlight is Vanessa Kirby with one of the oldest models of the night, a dress from the 1983 collection by Chloé. Later, the piece will be part of the Met’s exhibition, which Opens to the public on May 5.
Carl as a source of inspiration
Its less obvious choice of model classicMany creatives have embraced Lagerfeld’s legacy as inspiration. Therefore, there was no shortage of pearls, bows, flowers or lace. As always, anticipate what you will wear Kim kardashian was long. After wearing a Marilyn Monroe dress last year, social Schiaparelli’s amazed. Designed by Daniel Rosebery, this dress is made of over 50,000 pearls and 16,000 crystals.
And if Kim Kardashian is the queen of pearls, then he is the king Lil Nas X, who appeared half naked and her body was plated with silver and decorated with precious stones in Dior’s innovation. Michaela Coel’s dress is also an authentic work of art or jewelry, which took Schiaparelli over three thousand hours to create.
Lil Nas X is wearing full body makeup on #MetGala red carpet See more arrivals: https://t.co/5ToCr9fvBp pic.twitter.com/1hkUXPpS9O
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On the other hand, Marc Jacobs praised several ideas from Anita to Paris Hilton. Wearing the same designer, Kendall Jenner featured Karl Lagerfeld in his signature shirt collar. But, speaking of reinterpretations, tonight’s award goes to Cardi B, who not only called out the creator, but also Chanel. On the skirt of Chenpeng’s dress, roses and bag textures from the French house stand out; At the bust, the rapper imitated Lagerfeld’s look.
Cardi said you want Karl Lagerfeld? I’ll be Karl Lagerfeld. #MetGala pic.twitter.com/23eb4WAxQU
—BAVY (itsbavy) May 2, 2023
Choupette at the Met
When Karl Lagerfeld passed away, much was said about the possibility that his cat, Choupette, would come to inherit the designer’s fortune. These days, it was reported that he was absent from the ceremony, but in the end the predictions were wrong. choupette He walked down the steps of the Met Gala, albeit quite unexpectedly. First, rapper Doja Cat appeared in an Oscar de la Renta design, complete with cat-like facial prosthetics.
Doja Cat dressed up as a cat. That’s it. Good-bye. I blinked. #MetGala https://t.co/DWHwBnH7v0
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—USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) May 2, 2023
Later, the biggest surprise of the night: a cat of exaggerated size, just like a giant stuffed animal. After all, it was Jared Leto who had to give life to Karl Lagerfeld in the cinema. The actor is known for his prolific Met Gala coordinates and he didn’t disappoint.
It’s Jared Leto as Carl Choupette’s cat#MetGala
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in Photo Gallery Above, follow the celebrity parade down the red carpet of the steps of the Met.
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