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Vogue reveals employee once had to dig through garbage to try and recover Met Gala invites
The annual Met Gala is taking place today (Monday 1 May) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The theme was unveiled in September last year as “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and promises to “examine the life” of the late designer’s fashion legacy.
Attendees have been informed that the “most authentic approach” would be for attendees “to wear an archival look from one of the labels Lagerfeld led”.
They can also opt for “modern-day” looks by Chanel or Fendi, two brands where Lagerfeld once held the role as creative director. For the third option, guests are recommended to “find a Choupette,” the name of the designer’s beloved Birman cat, and “dress à la Lagerfeld”.
The decision to feature Lagerfeld as this year’s theme has raised eyebrows, with many highlighting the many controversial remarks the late designer made during his lifetime.
Pop star Dua Lipa, actor and writer Michaela Coel, actor Penélope Cruz, and tennis legend Roger Federer will co-chair the event with Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.
How to watch the Met Gala tonight
Wondering how you can tune in from home? Amber Raikan has you covered!
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 16:01
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Met Gala
Here’s everything that you need to know about the 2023 Met Gala’s co-hosts, location, and controversy.
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 15:31
Who’s attending the Met Gala this year?
Blake Lively might be skipping the Met Gala this year, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see a whole host of celebrities walking the red carpet tonight.
Among the stars who’ve confirmed their attendance are Rita Ora, rappers Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat, and actor Elle Fanning.
Meanwhile, Rihanna fans are in a frenzy at the prospect of the pregnant “Kiss It Better” star walking the carpet with her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky.
The Great star Elle Fanning star told Variety that she is “excited” about her look.
“I sort of sketch everything out so I did a little sketch — an homage to Karl Lagerfeld, of course,” she told the magazine. “I am truly going on theme. I have a good story behind the look that is special to me.”
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 15:01
Met Gala 2023 theme will honour late designer Karl Lagerfeld
The biggest night in fashion is set to return to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 1 May 2023, in celebration of the Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”.
According to Vogue, which first revealed the controversial theme last year, the annual fashion event will also pay homage to the designer through the dress code: “In honour of Karl”.
Here are all the details:
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 14:31
The best dressed stars from the 2022 Met Gala
With the 2023 Met Gala just days away, it seems like the perfect time to look back at some of the best outfits from last year’s event, writes Amber Raiken.
For the event last year, the theme was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” with the dress code listed on the invites as “Gilded Glamour” and was part two of an exhibit from the museum’s Costume Institute. The first part of the exhibit, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was the theme of the 2021 Met Gala.
From Blake Lively to Sarah Jessica Parker, these were some of the best-dressed celebrities at the 2022 Met Gala.
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 14:01
Blake Lively disappoints fans but has a relatable excuse for not attending
Blake Lively has long-been a favourite at the Met Gala each year, with some incredible looks ranging from Atelier Versace gowns to sparkly Gucci numbers.
Unfortunately, for anyone hoping to see her walk the red carpet tonight, she’s already confirmed she won’t be attending the event.
My colleague Chelsea Ritschel has the details:
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 13:30
5 weird rules guests must follow at the Met Gala
Whenever the Met Gala is held, there are certain guidelines that guests will be expected to follow should they want to stay in Anna Wintour’s good books.
From an age restriction to a ban on selfies, here are five of the unexpected rules put in place at the Met Gala.
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 13:00
The most controversial Met Gala themes of all time
Tonight’s Karl Lagerfeld tribute is controversial, sure, but this is far from the first time the Met Gala theme has caused a stir.
Here’s a look at some of the other memorable (not neccessarily in a good way) Met Gala themes:
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 12:31
It comes as no surprise that Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is one of the most prominent figures in fashion, considering she comes from a journalism background and has been working in fashion since she was 15 years old.
Yet she’s managed to maintain a huge aura of mystery when it comes to her personal life, and even how she operates in her role at Vogue.
Here are five surprising things you might not know about her:
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 12:01
Are the Kardashians invited?
The Met Gala 2023 is almost here. As fashion lovers everywhere prepare for the star-studded event, there is one question that many people are asking about this year’s guest list: Are the Kardashians invited?
Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family have been a mainstay at the Met Gala for the last 10 years. Just last year, six members of the famous clan attended the red carpet event together. However, a report from Page Six in March claimed that the reality stars have not received an invitation to the 2023 Met Gala, whose theme this year is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”.
The reason why the Kardashians supposedly didn’t make the cut? Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who is in charge of the guest list, was allegedly “cracking down” on who can attend the exclusive event. However, another source close to the Kardashian family told the outlet that the rumours weren’t true.
Meredith Clark reports:
Roisin O'Connor1 May 2023 11:30