- An article by Shivani Gadre
The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. Held on the first Monday in May, the event features a themed red carpet where celebrities and attendees showcase their fashion and style. On May 1, 2023, the fashion extravaganza 'The Met Gala 2023' took place in New York City. This year's event celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute exhibition 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.' The dress code for the event was 'in honor of Karl Lagerfeld,' as it showcased the full scope of his life and work. Throughout his lifetime (1933-2019), Lagerfeld worked at prominent fashion houses like Balmain, Chloé, Fendi, and Chanel. The exhibition featured over 150 pieces, along with Lagerfeld's sketches, all on display for attendees to admire. The hosts for the Met Gala 2023 were revealed by Vogue to be Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Rog