See Every Amazing Look from the 2023 Met Gala

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The stars are at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the spirit and creativity of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld.

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While there are plenty of major red carpets throughout the year to get fashion fans' hearts racing (we're looking at you, Oscars and Cannes), there's truly nothing like the Met Gala to have capital-F fashion take the spotlight. This year, the stars, models, luminaries, and more arrived at the storied Metropolitan Museum of Art steps as the beloved institution hosts 2023's Costume Institute exhibition, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty."

While paying homage to a singular designer isn't new territory for the Met, with past exhibits highlighting Alexander McQueen, Comme des Garçons's Rei Kawakubo, and Miuccia Prada in the past, this time around, the one and only Karl Lagerfeld will be highlighted, known for his work at his eponymous label as well as Chanel, Dior, Fendi, and even his humble beginnings at Jean Patou and Balmain.

Naturally, the attendees paid homage to the Kaiser of fashion, bringing some of his most well-known creations to this year's red carpet. From Cardi B to Penelope Cruz, there were unforgettable throwback looks and, it being the Met Gala, plenty of brand-new major fashion moments that'll live in our hearts and minds forever.

Related:The 2023 Met Gala Will Pay Homage to Karl Lagerfeld

Penelope Cruz

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As one of the 2023 Met Gala co-chairs as well as a Chanel Ambassador, Cruz wore an embellished, hooded Chanel ballgown to honor Lagerfeld.

Chloe Fineman

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The Saturday Night Live star wore a pink off-the-shoulder dress overflowing with rosettes by Wiederhoeft. She added a crystal cat bag, seemingly as a nod to Lagerfeld's beloved feline, Choupette.

La La Anthony

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The TV host wore a white one-shoulder Sergio Hudson gown with chain detail, retro sunglasses, and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Dua Lipa

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Dua Lipa headed to the archives for her look, selecting a gown from the Chanel Fall/Winter 1992 Couture collection originally worn on the runway by Claudia Schiffer.

Emily Ratajkowski

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Em Rata wore a tan beribboned Tory Burch gown, bow headband, and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Emma Chamberlain

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The YouTube sensation was baby blue in Miu Miu and complementary eye makeup.

Taika Waititi

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The director wears a floor-length grey coat over white pants, accessorized with a long strand of pearls.

Phoebe Bridgers

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The singer wore a pearl-encrusted black gown by Tory Burch.

Harvey Guillén

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Guillén chose a pink tweed suit with oversized rosette details and a long coattail.

Liu Wen

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The model wore an off-the-shoulder black gown with a dramatic tulle hem filled with white rosettes by Tory Burch, accented with opera-length gloves.

Rita Ora

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The singer wore a sheer black one-shoulder gown by Prabal Gurung featuring a dramatic train, and equally dramatic manicure.

Gabrielle Union

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In a sea of black, white, and pink, the actress stood out in a long red dress and coordinating long coat by Prada.

Olivia Wilde

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Wilde wore custom Chloé, inspired by the classic "Violin dress" designed by none other than Karl Lagerfeld.

Anok Yai

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The model brought the sparkle in a glimmering Prabal Gurung gown with beaded fringe and sheer train. To top it off? A beaded eye mask.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

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Kidman hit her own fashion archive for the occasion, wearing the ballerina pink gown from her iconic 2004 Chanel No.5 commercial.

Quinta Brunson

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Brunson attended her first-ever Met Gala in a pink Prabal Gurung gown with a dramatic train, along with De Beers jewelry.

Quannah Chasinghorse

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The model wore a pink cutout gown with tulle skirt, along with delicately detailed opera gloves.

Maude Apatow

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Apatow wore a black Chloé gown featuring cutouts lined with mirrored embellishments.

Ice Spice

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Ice Spice wore a white long-sleeve gown by Balmain, another label that is a part of Lagerfeld's legacy, featuring sheer cutouts from head to toe.

Michaela Coel

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Coel, one of the evening's co-chairs, wore a beaded gold custom Schiaparelli gown featuring strategically placed embellishments.

Margaret Qualley

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Who says you need a gown? Qualley wore a short lace vintage Chanel LBD, along with ballet-inspired lace-up heels.

Naomi Campbell

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The supermodel of all supermodels paid homage to her friend in a pink satin gown with silver embellishments from the Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 Couture collection.

Amanda Seyfried

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The actress went for short and shimmery in a beaded Oscar de la Renta number and matching heels.

Dwyane Wade

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The basketball star wore a leather vest topped with a long overcoat by Prada, accessorized with one of the evening's biggest trends, gloves.

Karlie Kloss

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Bump reveal! The supermodel revealed she is expecting baby number two on the carpet while wearing a trompe l'oeil long-sleeve gown by Loewe.

Kate Moss

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Moss wore a pale pink lingerie dress custom made for her by Kim Jones for Fendi Couture.

Irina Shayk

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Shayk wore a white satin asymmetrical archival Yohji Yamamoto gown (featuring another big trend, rosettes) along with Ana Khouri jewels.

Karen Elson

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Elson wore a sheer gown with strategically placed rosettes in black, white, and pink — the colors of the night.

Maya Hawke

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The Stranger Things star wore an oversized 3-D detail white coat over a matching mini by Prada.

Iman Hamaan

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The model wore a long-sleeve body-con dress with a rope-belt detail.

Eileen Gu

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Gu wore a printed peplum gown and gloves from the Robert Wun Spring/Summer 2023 Couture collection.

Usher

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Usher wore a black suit, sunglasses, gloves, and added a bit of sparkle with a brooch on his tie.

Adut Akech

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Akech wore a tiered black-and-white strapless gown with floral detail on the skirt, and had a dramatic beauty moment with black lipstick.

Grace Elizabeth

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Elizabeth added a punch of color to the mostly black-and-white carpet with her multi-pink Christopher John Rogers gown.

Suki Waterhouse

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The Daisy Jones and the Six star wore a sheer Spring/Summer 2019 gown by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi.

Precious Lee

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The model wore a pink and black gown from the Autumn/Winter 2023 collection by Kim Jones, along with a pink sequin Fendi Baguette and opera gloves.

Ashley Graham

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Graham wore a pink-and-black gown with exaggerated hip and shoulder details, and a fishtail hem.

Margot Robbie

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Robbie, who has worked with Chanel since 2018, wore a recreation of Cindy Crawford's Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1993 haute couture show, featuring a sweetheart neckline, sheer midsection, and black-and-gold boning.

Kristen Stewart

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Stewart, who is also a Chanel Ambassador, wore a Chanel tuxedo jacket with black cropped pants and loafers.

Jennie Kim

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The Blackpink singer wore a white vintage Chanel minidress with long black gloves, tights, and a choker.

Halle Bailey

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The Little Mermaid star wore a sequin halter gown and ruffled wrap for added glam.

Anitta

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Anitta wore a custom Marc Jacobs black gown with white opera-length gloves and platform heels.

Jessica Chastain

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The Oscar winner went platinum blonde for the evening wearing a strapless black Gucci gown with a tiered skirt and sheer gloves.

Sydney Sweeney

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The Euphoria star wore a pink bejeweled Miu Miu gown with a black bow and long train.

Lily Collins

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Emily left Paris for the evening to celebrate the occasion, wearing a black-and-white look by Vera Wang decorated with "KARL" on the skirt.

FKA Twigs

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The musician wore a liquid black dress with grey accents by Maison Margiela by John Galliano.

Keke Palmer

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Palmer wore a tweed strapless Sergio Hudson dress and baby blue cape.

Emily Blunt

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Blunt was the rare celeb to choose pants, wearing a custom sequin-and-lace custom Michael Kors look accented with a bow and rosette.

Daisy Edgar-Jones

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Edgar-Jones wore an ab-baring Gucci look with trompe l'eil bows and a rosette at the neckline.

Yara Shahidi

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Shahidi gave mermaid vibes in her tan dress with embellished bodice and platform sandals.

Alexa Chung and Tom Sturridge

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Chung wore a white Roisin Pierce look with sheer skirt and rosette detailing, along with a ribbon hair accessory.

Kerry Washington

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Washington went sheer and lacy in a custom Michael Kors two-piece look topped with an oversize blazer.

Marion Cotillard

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Another longtime friend of Chanel, Cotillard wore a sparkly minidress with ruffled panels, and showed off a pink pixie cut.

Rachel Brosnahan

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Mrs. Maisel, is that you? Brosnahan wore a black gown with a totally sheer top, and connected fingerless gloves (a Lagerfeld signature).

Doja Cat

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Doja Cat went as...a cat! The star channeled Choupette with her beauty look while wearing a custom Oscar de la Renta gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Lily James

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James wore a strapless black Versace ballgown with fingerless gloves, and new baby bangs.

Christina Ricci

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Ricci wore a is top and skirt look by Kim Jones for Fendi Couture, made from a trompe l’oeil lurex fabric.

Lil Nas X

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Leave it to Lil' Nas X to bring the drama! The rapper wore head-to-toe silver sparkles — and not much else — plus Choupette-inspired cat whiskers.

Ashley Park

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The Emily in Paris star wore a belted black mesh long-sleeve gown and — yes! — fingerless gloves.

Florence Pugh

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A new face of Valentino, Pugh wore a strapless white gown from the label as she debuted a shaved head(!) at the event.

Alexandra Daddario

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Daddario wore a sheer tiered Christian Dior gown and Boucheron jewelry.

Miranda Kerr

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The model wore a white embellished Dior Haute Couture corset ballgown.

Jenna Ortega

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Ortega channeled her Wednesday alter-ego in a ruffled coat-dress, sheer knee socks, and platform oxfords.

Cara Delevingne

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Delevingne was inspired by her friend Karl's classic white shirting and silver hair for her look, which she paired with thigh-high leg warmers.

Lizzo

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Lizzo paid homage to Chanel's iconic strands of pearls with her draped black gown featuring a high slit.

Kim Kardashian

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Kim followed her polarizing Marilyn Monroe moment in 2022 with a custom Schiaparelli dress made of strands of pearls.

Kendall Jenner

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The model wore a black sequin bodysuit featuring a Swarovski crystal collar, paired with black Swarovski crystal boots, both by Marc Jacobs.

Jennifer Lopez

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Lopez added a Karl-inspired twist to her signature brand of sexiness in a skin-baring custom Ralph Lauren halter gown and hat.

Camilla Morrone

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Morrone went for the black-and-white memo in a long high-waisted skirt and lace top.

Gigi Hadid

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Hadid wore a custom Givenchy look with a long train and short gloves, along with Smiling Rocks & Lagos jewelry.

Elle Fanning

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Fanning brought a flower-child air to the evening in her custom Vivienne Westwood look and Cartier jewelry.

Mindy Kaling

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The multi-hyphenate wore a beaded strapless gown by Simkhai.

Michelle Yeoh

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Yeoh wore a billowing white top and long black skirt.

Nicola Peltz-Beckham

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The newlywed wears a white, punctuated with a long black bow and layers of necklaces.

Pete Davidson

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Davidson wore a black coat, lilac leather trousers, black belt, bucket hat, and gloves by Fendi.

Serena Williams

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Another pregnancy reveal! As she hit the carpet in Gucci, Williams announced via Instagram that she and husband Alexis Ohanian are expecting.

Bella Ramsey

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The Last of Us breakout star wore a pearl-encrusted skirt suit over pants, along with black patent boots.

Janelle Monae

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Monae did a mid-carpet outfit reveal in her Thom Browne look, first featuring a black-and-white coat and cat bag, and then showing off a super-sculptural hoop dress.

Devon Aoki

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A longtime Lagerfeld muse, Aoki attended her first-ever Met Gala in a black-and-white look by Moschino by Jeremy Scott.

Aubrey Plaza

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Plaza wore a one-shoulder white gown featuring major cutouts and chain detailing by Stella McCartney plus opera-length black gloves and Effy Jewelry.

Pedro Pascal

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Pascal showed off his legs in a shorts look by Valentino, along with a floor-length red coat and black patent boots.

Mary J Blige

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Blige skipped out on the black and white in favor of bold blue lace, courtesy of this custom Burberry look.

Allison Williams

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Williams wore an apricot belted gown featuring an oversized bow, plus elbow-length gloves and a headband.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

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Chopra wore a strapless Valentino gown with a high slit and ruffled black-and-white cape, along with Bulgari jewelry.

Viola Davis

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Viola didn't skip out on color, opting for a custom Valentino gown in the shade of pink we've come to associate with the design house.

Cardi B

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The rapper went for a direct Karl homage, wearing a tie-adorned dress by Chenpeng Studio and silver hairstyle.

Olivia Rodrigo

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Rodrigo did black and white in a whole new way in her rosette-topped custom Thom Browne dress and Audrey Hepburn-esque baby bangs.

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