The most exciting fashion evenings are upon us. Known all over the world for its glamorous red carpet moments, the annual Met Gala has been staged by Vogue magazine as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It’s also an opportunity for A-list celebrities, models, and designers to show their fashion goodwill.
Here’s everything you need to know before the big night.
What is the main idea?
Each ceremony has a theme that corresponds to the exhibit within the Met, which celebrities experience as they socialize and dine throughout the evening. This year’s theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: The Beauty Line”. It celebrates the late German designer’s more than 60-year career in the fashion industry spearheading the creative direction of Chloé, Fendi, and most notably, Chanel.
The topic has been criticized(Opens in a new tab) By some to celebrate Lagerfeld, who made numerous anti-obesity, racist and misogynistic comments in the press before his death in 2019.
How do you see the red carpet?
Vogue magazine Her coverage of the Met Gala will be broadcast live on YouTube at 6:30 PM EST / 3:30 PM PDT. The broadcast will feature Emma Chamberlain, La La Anthony, Derek Blasberg, and Saturday Night LiveChloe Fineman. You can access the stream at this link(Opens in a new tab) Or simply click on the trigger embedded below at 6:30 PM EST / 3:30 PM PT:
What should we expect to see on the red carpet?
Lagerfeld is known for his idiosyncratic personal style, which he has refined with age, and we should expect to see modern interpretations of it on the carpet. In his later years, Lagerfeld dressed almost exclusively in black and white, usually wearing a blouse with slacks and a jacket. Use white powder(Opens in a new tab) On his hair, which was worn in a low ponytail, he wore gloves, and he was never seen without his black sunglasses. He’s been beloved in the industry for these and other antics, particularly his adoration of his cat, Choupette (who should be appearing this evening).
Lagerfeld’s work for more than half a century in the industry is too broad to summarize. Known for their timeless elegance, his designs often played with pink, white and black. He reinvented the House of Chanel and reinvented its iconic suit, to which he added his own whimsical interpretations of proportion and the brand’s signature tweed. Expect tweed suits and tunics, pearls and lace on the rug in delicate pastels, white or black.
Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour at the 12th Annual Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in 1993.
Credit: Robin Platzer/Getty Images
Who will attend?
like Vogue Editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, curates the Met Gala guest list for those in pop culture and entertainment. Penelope Cruz, Michaela Cowell, Roger Federer and Dua Lipa are this year’s co-chairs and should be in attendance. Florence Pugh, Paris Hilton, Priyanka Chopra, Kim Kardashian, and Elle Fanning have all confirmed to be attending, and a few of Lagerfeld’s supermodels—like Cara Delevingne, Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss, Devon Aoki, and Gigi Hadid—are sure to grace the carpet.
mowing(Opens in a new tab) It is noted that Chanel brand ambassadors such as Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Margaret Qualley, and Jennie from BLACKPINK should make an appearance. Last but not least, Lagerfeld’s favorite cat, Choupette, is “the only guest who’s been explicitly confirmed to get an invite” he says. mowingWhich means the red carpet will be covered in fur by the end of the night.