Met Gala 2023: Who Came, Who Won, and Who Showed Up as a Cat

See the best—and strangest—looks of the night.

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Every Look From the 2023 Met Gala Red Carpet

By MAGGIE COUGHLAN, KIA D. GOOSBY, AND MILES POPE

Sprawled across The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic steps, the red carpet welcomed a bevy of fashionable attendees to fashion’s biggest night.

Rihanna Arrived Very Fashionably Late

By KASE WICKMAN

The queen finally greeted her court—and it was well worth the wait.

Who Won the Karl Lagerfeld Theme?

By MAGGIE COUGHLAN, KIA D. GOOSBY, AND MILES POPE

This year’s theme encouraged guests to dress in honor of Karl Lagerfeld, in support of the late designer’s storied career in fashion.

Jared Leto, Doja Cat, and More Paid Homage to Choupette

By MAGGIE COUGHLAN

The social-media famous cat could not attend in person, but a handful of guests found ways to pay her tribute with their looks.

The Best-Dressed Celebrities at the 2023 Met Gala

By MAGGIE COUGHLAN, KIA D. GOOSBY, AND MILES POPE

Though all dazzling gowns have to start somewhere, be it on a sketch pad or in the corners of an inspired mind, only a handful have what it takes to make it onto our best-dressed list.

The Story Behind Nicole Kidman’s Classic Karl Lagerfeld Gown

By ERIN VANDERHOOF

The actress brought back a dress that will be familiar to any Chanel obsessive.