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Are the Kardashians Really Not Invited to the 2023 Met Gala?
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The fashion world is abuzz about Met Gala 2023. Producers of the industry’s biggest event announced its oft-discussed theme for this year’s fashion fête. So what will it be? The Met Gala 2023 theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” a tribute to the prolific designer who passed away in 2019. In addition to news of the theme, Vogue recently shared the cochairs of this year’s event, which will include such names as Dua Lipa and Michaela Coel. While they have yet to reveal the guest list, rumours are circulating that certain red carpet mainstays may not receive an invite this year.
As for the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, which hosts the gala each year, won’t be the typical artist retrospective. According to Vogue, approximately 150 looks Lagerfeld designed for various houses will be on display alongside the original sketches that he drew for each look.
Over the course of 65 years, Lagerfeld left his mark on some of luxury’s most beloved brands, including Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, and Chanel. At the latter couturier, the German-born designer was creative director from 1983 until his death in 2019. He launched his own eponymous ready-to-wear label in 1984, which continues to produce clothing and accessories for men and women.
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Although his designs are varied and innumerable, Lagerfeld himself favoured a uniform of sorts. He was often instantly recognizable for his tried-and-true white ponytail, black sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and high collars. These design details were a critical part of how he put himself together – celebrities walking the Met Gala red carpet will likely find creative ways to incorporate Lagerfeld’s signature accessories into their own looks.
Could Zendaya make a leather-clad appearance of her own? Maybe Blake Lively will step out in vintage Chanel? Are the Kardashians even invited? We’ll have to wait until May before all will be revealed. In the meantime, keep reading for more Met Gala 2023 details, and be sure to check back here as further updates are announced.
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Are the Kardashians Invited to the 2023 Met Gala?
Rumors are circulating that Vogue Magazine is editing the guest list for the 2023 Met Gala, and the Kardashians will have their invites revoked. While the publication has yet to confirm such speculation, it would be highly unlikely.
But now, according to Page Six, Kim Kardashian will be attending the event.
Sources had suggested that Anna Wintour, the Vogue boss, was implementing stricter guest list criteria and that no Kardashians had made the cut.
Nonetheless, the latest update is that Kim, who is the most renowned of the family, will be present at the event.
The Kardashians attended the 2022 Met Gala en masse, from Kris Jenner to Kourtney Kardashian-Barker. And Kim Kardashian had one of the most highly-publicized looks of the evening, wearing one of Marilyn Monroe’s famous dresses for the occasion.
Since then, both Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are continuing to cement their status in the fashion world, showing up at Fashion Week across the globe and starring in various ad campaigns.
And Kendall Jenner particularly makes sense for the Met Gala 2023 guest list, as she had a long-held relationship with Chanel and was chosen by Karl Lagerfeld as the bride in the
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Who Are the 2023 Met Gala Hosts?
The 2023 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Vogue shared on Wednesday, Jan. 18 that Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa will join Anna Wintour to host the ball this year. Lipa excitedly shared the news on Instagram, writing: “Excited to announce that I am one of the #MetGala 2023 Co-Chairs alongside Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer and Anna Wintour. See you for the First Monday in May #CostumeInstitute Benefit.”
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2023 Met Gala Theme
The Met Gala 2023 theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” an homage to the late designer who passed away in 2019.
The exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will have 150 looks Lagerfeld designed for various houses on display, in addition to the original sketches that he drew for each look.
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2023 Met Gala Dress Code
The dress code for the 2023 Met Gala is, of course, centered around the theme of paying homage to Karl Lagerfeld. Practically, that means guests have one of three options. They can wear a vintage look designed by Lagerfeld, like Willow Smith’s Chanel ensemble from the 2016 Met Gala. They can choose a contemporary design from Fendi or Chanel, the 2 most iconic fashion houses where Lagerfeld served as creative director. Or, they can dress up as the late designer, perhaps choosing a black suit and tie, fingerless gloves, and his signature dark sunglasses.
