It’s the first Monday in May – which means it’s time for fashion’s biggest night: the Met Gala.
Follow Dailymail.com’s live blog for real-time updates from the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as celebrities and fashionable guests arrive in style.
The red carpet will be live-streamed on Vogue.com starting at 6:30 p.m. EST. This year’s theme is in honor of the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Some of the big names confirmed to walk the carpet
The guest list – seen by DailyMail.com – contains some of the fashion and celebrity world’s most influential people.
Margot Robbie, Florence Pugh, and Gigi Hadid are among the faces who will be at the Met Gala.
Vanessa Hudgens, Lily James, and Miranda Kerr will also be in attendance.
Pete Davidson, Dr Dre, and Nick Jonas are expected on the carpet when the festivities begin.
First look inside at the Met Gala 2023’s carpet
This is the first look inside at the carpet that fashion’s biggest names will walk on in a matter of hours.
Unlike the stereotypical red carpet, the floor seems to be a cream color with red and blue accents.
Kim Kardashian showed off her trim abs while arriving in New York ahead of the Met Gala on Monday.
The reality TV star, 42, put her toned midriff on display in a tight grey Chanel crop top and black leather pants.
Kanye West‘s ex-wife – who recently officiated her hair stylist Chris Appleton’s wedding to Lukas Gage in Las Vegas – accessorized with oversized black Chanel sunglasses with a gold chain, and a black Chanel trunk.
She was joined by her eldest daughter North West, nine, as well as niece Penelope Disick, 10, and her father Scott Disick, 39.
Kendall Jenner steps out in NYC ahead of the Met Gala
Kendall Jenner was seen walking in New York City on Monday afternoon, ahead of fashion’s big night at the Met Gala.
Who will be attending this year’s Met Gala?
Paris Hilton will make her first-ever Met Gala appearance this year.
It will also be the first Met Gala for actress Florence Pugh. She be the date of Pierpaolo Piccioli, the creative director of Valentino.
Actress Elle Fanning has told media outlets she will attend.
Singer Rita Ora confirmed on Instagram she will be at the gala.
Actress Amanda Seyfried also confirmed through Instagram that she would attend.
Actress Priyanka Chopra told Variety her look will be on theme with a ‘special element.’
Singer Janelle Monáe will attend, and told People her look will be an ‘experience.’
Co-chairs Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and Roger Federer, as well as Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, will attend.
What is this year’s Met Gala theme?
The theme of the 2023 Met Gala is ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.’
It is inspired by the Costume’s Institute’s major exhibition for the year, to be unveiled at the party.
‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ will be on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 5 to July 16.
A collection of jackets and skirts are seen inside the press preview of Karl Lagerfeld “A Line of Beauty” ahead of the Met Gala Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
A collection of dresses are seen inside the press preview of Karl Lagerfeld “A Line of Beauty” ahead of the Met Gala Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Kim Kardashian, 42, and her eldest daughter, North West, nine, are besties.
They are so close, in fact, that the tween knows just what her mama needs to prepare for Monday night’s Met Gala honoring Karl Lagerfeld.
In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, The Kardashians star showed off a lavish room that she claimed North arranged for her.
‘Oh my gosh, Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala,’ Kim gushed as she showed off the balloons. ‘North! Massages before the big day – how beautiful.’
Anna Wintour is set to host the fashion elite on Monday May 1, at the annual Met Gala where tickets cost an eye-watering $50.000 a pop.
This year the theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty honoring the iconic late designer, and will be co-chaired by Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Michaela Coel.
You have to expect the unexpected from the annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute.
Stars were seen getting ready for fashion’s biggest night on Monday afternoon in New York City as the Met Gala was just hours away.
Several beauties took to Instagram to reveal the preparation which included lymphatic massages and face masks.
Others worked out for the last time to look toned for the red carpet.
Paris Hilton, Elle Fanning and Karlie Kloss were some of the first to share a look at their prep time.
It’s the first Monday in May: Welcome to Met Gala mania.
The 2023 Met Gala will be returning to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday evening.
The red carpet will be live-streamed on Vogue.com starting at 6:30 p.m. EST and will also be broadcasted live across the magazine’s digital platforms.
Along with the Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who runs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
Gisele Bundchen, Kim Kardashian are also set to attend the annual fundraising event.
Who will be attending this year’s Met Gala?
Paris Hilton will make her first-ever Met Gala appearance this year.
It will also be the first Met Gala for actress Florence Pugh. She be the date of Pierpaolo Piccioli, the creative director of Valentino.
Actress Elle Fanning has told media outlets she will attend.
Singer Rita Ora confirmed on Instagram she will be at the gala.
Actress Amanda Seyfried also confirmed through Instagram that she would attend.
Actress Priyanka Chopra told Variety her look will be on theme with a ‘special element.’
Singer Janelle Monáe will attend, and told People her look will be an ‘experience.’
Co-chairs Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and Roger Federer, as well as Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, will attend.
What is this year’s Met Gala theme?
The theme of the 2023 Met Gala is ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.’
It is inspired by the Costume’s Institute’s major exhibition for the year, to be unveiled at the party.
‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ will be on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 5 to July 16.
A collection of jackets and skirts are seen inside the press preview of Karl Lagerfeld “A Line of Beauty” ahead of the Met Gala Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
A collection of dresses are seen inside the press preview of Karl Lagerfeld “A Line of Beauty” ahead of the Met Gala Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Kim Kardashian, 42, and her eldest daughter, North West, nine, are besties.
They are so close, in fact, that the tween knows just what her mama needs to prepare for Monday night’s Met Gala honoring Karl Lagerfeld.
In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, The Kardashians star showed off a lavish room that she claimed North arranged for her.
‘Oh my gosh, Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala,’ Kim gushed as she showed off the balloons. ‘North! Massages before the big day – how beautiful.’
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Anna Wintour is set to host the fashion elite on Monday May 1, at the annual Met Gala where tickets cost an eye-watering $50.000 a pop.
This year the theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty honoring the iconic late designer, and will be co-chaired by Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Michaela Coel.
You have to expect the unexpected from the annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute.
Stars were seen getting ready for fashion’s biggest night on Monday afternoon in New York City as the Met Gala was just hours away.
Several beauties took to Instagram to reveal the preparation which included lymphatic massages and face masks.
Others worked out for the last time to look toned for the red carpet.
Paris Hilton, Elle Fanning and Karlie Kloss were some of the first to share a look at their prep time.
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It’s the first Monday in May: Welcome to Met Gala mania.
The 2023 Met Gala will be returning to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday evening.
The red carpet will be live-streamed on Vogue.com starting at 6:30 p.m. EST and will also be broadcasted live across the magazine’s digital platforms.
Along with the Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who runs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
Gisele Bundchen, Kim Kardashian are also set to attend the annual fundraising event.
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Some of last year’s Met Gala looks
Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The two sisters are expected to also walk the carpet today.