Met Gala 2023: What is this year’s theme and why is it so controversial?
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In September 2022, the magazine first revealed that the theme of the fashion extravaganza will be “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and “examine the life” of the late designer’s fashion legacy. Part one, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” took place on 18 September, 2021, while part two, “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”, was on 5 May, 2022. Who are this year’s co-chairs? In January, Vogue explained that the gala’s dress code was also “in honour of Karl” and offered three different outfit ideas for guests. The Costume Institute’s accompanying exhibition, titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” will bring around 150 creations from the iconic German designer together to “explore stylistic language”, per a September 2022Vogue announcement.