14 Celebrities Who Aced the 2023 Met Gala Theme

The entertainer and fashion enthusiast paid tribute to Lagerfeld's ever-present tux with an ornate black ball gown, created by up-and-coming Chinese designer Chenpeng Studio, that took over 300 atelier hours to complete. Cardi B accessorised accordingly with a '60s-inspired icy grey wig (a nod to Lagerfeld's hair), a chic tie, oversized pearl earrings, and velvety black gloves. Like Rihanna, she also incorporated the camellia flower theme on her voluminous skirt.

The rapper changed 3 times at the event, and each look paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel.

Anne Hathaway's striking Versace gown is the perfect mashup of Donatella Versace and Karl Lagerfeld's aesthetic. Between the tweed fabric, pearl detailing, and again, camellia flower bust detail, the nod to Chanel's house codes was apparent. But the safety pins lining her dress's cutouts and high-slits were all Versace.

In a sea of black and white, Ashley Graham's pink dress was a welcome pop of colour on the red carpet as Lagerfeld often designed pieces in the hue. Harris Reed created the look for Graham as a modern reinterpretation of one of Lagerfeld's most iconic designs from the 1987 Chanel couture collection.

Teyana Taylor is another celebrity whose look perfectly blended the brand ethos of two design houses. Known for impeccable tailoring, Thom Browne delivered a look that felt true to his aesthetic and incorporated a modern silhouette (see the hip cutouts) while honouring Chanel with the use of tweed fabric. Plus, Taylor's gloves, tie, sunglasses, and even low ponytail all felt like a nod to Karl Lagerfeld's personal style.

As one of the gala's co-hosts, it's only right that Dua Lipa stunned in an archival tweed Chanel dress from Fall 1992 paired with an opulent 100-carat Tiffany & Co. necklace that has never been worn previously. The look was simple, striking, and perfect for the night's festivities.

To celebrate Lagerfeld's legacy, the music mogul relaunched his Sean John label with a self-designed couture all-black tux adorned with camellia flowers and black pearls. He also sported a voluminous cape as an ode to the late André Leon Talley.

Referencing Chanel's iconic pearl motif, Kardashian wore a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture ensemble that included over 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystals layered over a curve-hugging, moulded corset.

Janelle Monae left no stone unturned in her sartorial tribute to Karl Lagerfeld. Wearing his beloved black-and-white colour scheme, she walked the red carpet in a Thom Browne double-breasted blazer layered over a dress with an exaggerated silhouette.

A known lover of drama and theatrics, Lagerfeld would've been delighted by her outfit change; underneath the top layer, she revealed a sparkly bikini embellished with strands of pearls, both staples on past Chanel runways. And to finish the look, she carried a cat handbag as a nod to the designer's cat, Choupette.