NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Michelle Yeoh attends 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. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Cover Michelle Yeoh at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

See the best-dressed Asian celebrity guests on the red carpet who paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion’s biggest night out is finally here. The Met Gala 2023 has kicked off at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, held in honour of one of fashion’s greatest designers, Karl Lagerfeld. This year’s theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, aligns with Costume Institute’s retrospective exhibition on Lagerfeld, which showcases his iconic designs for  luxury brands like Chanel, Fendi, Chloé, and of course, his namesake label.

On the Met Gala red carpet, Lagerfeld’s spirit was very much present through the Asian celebrity looks. Michelle Yeoh and Liu Wen stole the spotlight in classic ballgowns in black and white—Lagerfeld’s signature colours—while K-pop star Jennie of Blackpink paid homage to the designer by wear vintage Chanel. The men on the red carpet dressed to theme, too. Everything, Everywhere, All At Once actor Ke Huy Quan, K-pop star Jackson Wang, and Barbie star Simu Liu interpreted the theme quite literally by fashioning themselves after Lagerfeld himself.

Here, see the best outfits worn by Asian celebrities at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet.

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Michelle Yeoh

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Michelle Yeoh attends 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. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Michelle Yeoh at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Instead of Chanel, Michelle Yeoh chose an elegant Karl Lagerfeld ensemble that featured voluminous sleeves, a slit skirt and a dramatic train. The finishing touches: her diamond Richard Mille watch and knee-high leather boots. Karl would approve.

Jennie of Blackpink

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Jennie Kim attends 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. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Jennie of Blackpink wearing vintage Chanel at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

K-pop star Jennie dug through Chanel’s archives for this vintage number. The white, off-shoulder minidress features a feminine scalloped neckline and a pleated skirt, as well as a black ribbon adorned with a white camellia flower. The Blackpink member elegantly completed the look with black gloves.

Song Hye-Kyo

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Song Hye-kyo attends 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. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Korean actress Song Hye-Kyo at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Song Hye-Kyo’s surprise appearance at the Met Gala was much welcomed: the South Korean actress looked refined as ever in a pale pink silk and lace dress by Fendi, of which she is brand ambassador.

Jackson Wang

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Jackson Wang attends 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. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Jackson Wang wearing Louis Vuitton at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Music star Jackson Wang was one of many men to channel Karl Lagerfeld on the red carpet. The singer bleached his hair in an ashy hue to mirror Lagerfeld’s famously white locks. And while he traded the German’s signature tuxedo for a black military jacket by Louis Vuitton, Wang made sure to wear Lagerfeld’s signature accessories: black gloves and sunglasses.

Stephanie Hsu

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Stephanie Hsu attends 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. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Stephanie Hsui wearing Valentino at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Stephanie Hsu’s dramatic Met Gala look showed us all the possibilities of a monochromatic outfit. Her Valentino ensemble, covered in sequins and complete with a tie and collar, played to Lagerfeld’s penchant for androgynous designs.

Ke Huy Quan

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Ke Huy Quan attends 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. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Above Ke Huy Quan wearing Dior Men at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Ke Huy Quan was another Karl Lagerfeld impersonator—and a convincing one at that. The Everything, Everywhere, All At Once star accessorised his Dior Men pinstripe suit with fingerless leather gloves—just the way Lagerfeld preferred them—and a glittering brooch that demonstrated his flair for jewellery.

Ashley Park

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Ashley Park attends 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. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Above Ashley Park wearing Michael Kors at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Ashley Park did the fingerless gloves thing too, but her outfit stood out from the rest. The Emily in Paris star was clad in a glorious fishnet gown by Michael Kors, which she styled with a pearl belt in the spirit of Coco Chanel.

Mindy Kaling

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Mindy Kaling attends 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. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Above Mindy Kaling wearing Jonathan Simkhai at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Mindy Kaling’s sculptural white gown, embellished with fringes, sequins and floral embroidered, is comparable to the craftsmanship often seen on Chanel gowns. Surprisingly, the actress was actually wearing Jonathan Simkhai instead.

Christine Chiu

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Christine Chiu attends 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. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Above Christine Chiu at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Standing out in a sea of black and white looks, Bling Empire star Christine Chiu made a bright red statement on the white carpet. Her strapless red dress—inspired by a vintage Chanel look—was paired with a long, feathered cape that was trimmed in tulle.

Eileen Gu

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Eileen Gu attends 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. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld)
Above Eileen Gu wearing Robert Wun Couture at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Eileen Gu tapped on Hong Kong designer Robert Wun’s debut haute couture collection for her Met Gala comeback. The Olympic star flaunted a white peplum gown that appears to have been a stained by red wine—a playful look that also nodded to Lagerfeld’s sense of irony.

Simu Liu

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Simu Liu attends 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. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Above Simu Liu wearing Versace at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Barbie actor Simu Liu ditched his Ken get-up to cosplay as Karl Lagerfeld for the Met Gala instead. The Marvel star’s Versace tuxedo was one thing, but the details really sold the look: Liu opted for a buttoned-up collar, a tie, a necklace, and a pair of leather gloves.

Liu Wen

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Liu Wen attends 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. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Above Liu Wen wearing Tory Burch at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trust a Chanel muse to know how to pay homage to its former designer. Chinese model Liu Wen was the picture of timeless beauty in a black Tory Burch gown, which featured a tulle skirt adorned in white floral appliqués.

He Cong

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: He Cong attends 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. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Above He Cong at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Chinese model He Cong took a stab at the Karl Lagerfeld look, too, but her results were refreshingly minimalistic. She paired a collared, sleeveless white top with a long black velvet skirt.

Wendi Deng and Grace Murdoch

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: (L-R) Wendi Murdoch and Grace Murdoch attend 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. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Above Wendi Deng and Grace Murdoch at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

American entrepreneur Wendi Deng and her daughter Grace Murdoch made a lovely pair in their pale, tulle dresses, beautifully embroidered in sequins and crystals.

Eva Chen

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Eva Chen attends 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. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Above Eva Chen at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo: Getty Images)

Staying true to her eclectic style, Instagram head of fashion Eva Chen sported a dress inspired by a Karl Lagerfeld design for Fendi in 2000. The metallic gown she wore was made by current Fendi designer Kim Jones, and finished with lime green gloves.

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