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
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.