The Met Gala red carpet is always a star-studded affair, and this year’s event was no different. With a theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” celebrities hit the red carpet in their most glamorous looks.
Some of the best dressed attendees paid homage to the theme in unexpected ways. Zendaya turned heads in two striking looks—a custom Margiela dress and a vintage Givenchy gown from the house’s spring 1996 collection. Jennifer Lopez opted for a sparkling Schiaparelli number, while Bad Bunny wore a sculptural Margiela suit and Chris Hemsworth a sleek Tom Ford one.
Florals were a breakout trend of the night. Celebrities transformed into high-fashion bouquets in a variety of ways. Nicki Minaj wore a Marni dress covered in hand-painted metal flowers, and Gigi Hadid donned a Thom Browne three-dimensional floral ballgown. Adwoah Aboah had the night’s best maternity moment in a red floral H&M look that included a crop top and full skirt.
There were also some unexpected and avant-garde moments on the red carpet. Lana Del Rey brought the drama in a veiled Alexander McQueen look with an antlered headpiece, a homage to the late designer’s iconic fall 2006 collection. Tyla transformed herself into a sand sculpture via an extremely-fitted Balmain gown that was like a second skin.
As for the best-dressed men of the night, well-clad gents like Josh O’Connor (in Loewe), Morgan Spector (in Willy Chaverria), and Stefon Diggs (in H&M) shined in tailoring that was both contemporary and dapper.
Overall, the 2023 Met Gala red carpet was a showcase of the best of fashion, with celebrities embracing the theme in both thoughtful and unexpected ways.
