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Met Gala 2023: everything you need to know about the most anticipated fashion event of the year

The Met Galaover the years, has increasingly gained the status of the most event glamorous of the East Coast, and beyond. Tanato to compete even with the Oscars in terms of expectations, even fashion. The 2023 edition is not that far away. Let’s find out everything there is to know.

When is the Met Gala held?

«First Monday in May…»: this phrase unleashes pure enthusiasm in most fashion enthusiasts. The fashion event of the year, the Met Galaalways takes place on this exact date, ie the first Monday of May. This year will be held on May 1, 2023as always at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Every year the gala offers pure elegance, mass glamor and the most beautiful looks of the stars of the year directly from the red carpet. So, what’s not to love about it? Exactly…

What is the Met Gala?

But what is behind this mega-event, which in the fashion industry is it also known as «the Oscars of fashion»? A comparison that underlines the importance of the Met Gala. Because once a year stylists, models, actors, singers – simply all those who are part of the A series of show biz – meet there to celebrate the opening of a new fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The event always takes place under the patronage of the US magazine Voguebecause the director Anna Wintour presides over the event today, which was first created in 1948 by the then director Eleanor Lambert.

What makes it special?

Every year there is a new theme which drives the design of red carpet looks, allowing for a wide-ranging glamorous reach. And charity is also in the foreground, as donations are always collected for the Costume Institute connected to the museum, where fashion exhibitions are always presented. In 2019, for example, a record $19 million was raised in donations.

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What Really Happens at the Met Gala?

Believe us, we’ll be more than happy to tell you about it – and get to know it ourselves. At the Met Gala in New York, however, it applies every year the rule of no use of phones and social media. The only thing that gets circulated afterwards is funny celebrity bathroom selfies. This is what we know: every year, of course, the exhibition is visited, followed by a dinner, and there is always supposed to be a concert by a music star.

What does the Met Gala represent?

The event is certainly synonymous with pure glamorousbecause from A-list celebrities to the mega-stylists who create the visitors’ clothes – always in line with the annual dress code – the creme de la creme of the fashion industry really always get together at the fundraising gala. But it also stands for combining fashion, design and art and making the former a true art form.

What is the theme of the Met Gala 2023?

About the dress code of the Met Gala: it too is eagerly awaited every year, reflects the fashion show and is interpreted quite individually by celebrities and stylists in their outfits. In 2023, the event will be held in honor of the fashion designer Karl Lagerfelddisappeared in 2019: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.

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According to the curators of the event, both the exhibition and the gala “will celebrate the life and work of the iconic fashion designer, known for his contribution to the fashion industry as creative director of luxury brands such as Chanel and Fendi”. How will this be reflected in the dress code established each year? It is officially «In honor of Karl». So it is clear that many stars will certainly wear vintage models created by Karl Lagerfeld himself. Of course a lot is expected Chanel. But there may also be models of Fendi, because Karl Lagerfeld was also creative director of this fashion house from 1965 onwards. Or maybe even vintage clothes from Balmain? From 1955 to 1958, the design icon was the assistant of the no less iconic Pierre Balmain. Of course, we will only know for sure after the gala on May 1, 2023.

Who will be attending the Met Gala 2023?

Kim Kardashianwho wore the original Marilyn Monroe vintage dress in 2022. Rihanna, who wore a flowing yellow dress in 2015 that sparked amusing comparisons to an omelet after the performance. OR Billie Eilishwho made a surprise ball gown appearance in 2021: at the Met Gala in New York really all the prominent characters participateabout 600 guests in total. We still don’t know which stars will tread the coveted red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2023: will Rihanna present heavily pregnant and once again revolutionize maternity fashion with a new look? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will they be among the guests? Lady Gaga Will it once again cause a controversial beauty look moment? We will inform you soon after the fashion event!

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Ahead of the 2023 Met Gala, however, making the headlines is a rumor about who probably won’t attend the Met Gala: Anna Wintour is said to have disinvited all the Kardashians from the event. The news has not yet been confirmed, but continues to circulate on (social) media.

Who will host the 2023 Met Gala?

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In any case, the famous co-hosts nominated each year will be present, and as usual someone will also host the evening. For 2023 it is a question, always alongside Anna Wintour, who has hosted the Met Gala since 1995, of the actresses Michaela Coel And Penélope Cruzof the tennis legend rogers Federer and the singer Dua Lipa. It is noticeable that this year there are no stylists among the co-hosts – this is usually the case – and this is certainly due to the theme chosen.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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