The 2023 Met Gala began on the very first Monday of May (May 1), and saw artists, starlets and other stars dressed up in the most stylish and head-turning garments while coming down upon New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and more used spectacular appearances, while Doja Cat, Jared Leto and Lil Nas X went the bold path with cat ensembles on the beige carpet, however some viewers were left questioning how feline costuming fit in line with the gala’s style this year.
In line with previous styles such as 2017’s “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between” and 2011’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” the 2023 Met Gala’s style was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” to honor the late designer, who died in 2019. Attendees might pull from Lagerfeld’s styles for Balmain, Patou, Chloé, Fendi, Chanel and his eponymous brand name for motivation or archival appearances, however when it comes to Doja, Leto and Lil Nas X, they picked to admire designer’s precious cat, Choupette.
To commemorate Lagerfeld and his relationship with the Birman, Doja provided a high-fashion take on the popular feline, selecting a backless hand-beaded white dress by Oscar de la Renta (the designer likewise had a close relationship with Lagerfeld) with a fitted hood stressed by flashing cat ears and forehead gems. The rap artist equipped the appearance with facial prosthetics to make her appearance a lot more catlike.
Doja Cat goes to The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
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Lil Nas X left little to the creativity with his crystal clothing, putting on silver full-body shine and matching shimmering underclothing and shoe in partnership with makeup artist Pat McGrath and Dior Men. For his face, Lil Nas was embellished with flashing hairs, along with pearls, appliqué, rhinestones and more. Cat-winged eye liner and sharp claws (nails by Temeka Jackson) finished the “Call Me By Your Name (Montero)” rap artist’s appearance.
Lil Nas X goes to The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
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Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto, on the other hand, used an actual Choupette outfit that looked much like Lagerfeld’s popular feline buddy. As the singer-actor advanced on the carpet, he eliminated his cat head to reveal extreme, glittering eye makeup, and later on got rid of the body of the outfit to reveal an all-black ensemble including a bedazzled cape, t-shirt and pants.
Jared Leto, impersonated Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette, goes to The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
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