Met Gala 2023: Lily James debuts a striking new fringe and dons a strapless leather ball gown
Lily James debuted a striking new fringe when she donned a leather ball gown Monday night when she arrived at the star-studded Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.
The Mamma Mia actress, 34, channeled Audrey Hepburn with her sleek updo and new choppy bangs.
Lily, who was recently filming the new movie Relay in New York, turned heads in her strapless leather ballgown, which was pleated at the bust by rose details.
The stunning dress was then pinned and pleated before laying at her feet in an impressive train.
Her exposed neck and collarbones were complemented by a pearl necklace, giving the look a vintage feel.
Stepping out: Lily James, 34, debuted a striking new fringe as she donned a leather ballgown at the Met Gala on Monday night
Wow: The Mamma Mia actress wore a strapless leather dress with a belt around the waist
Meanwhile, her dark brown locks were given a new look with high shaggy bangs and combed back into a neat bun.
For makeup, Lily opted for bronzed eyeshadow, smokey fawn eyeliner, and a baby pink lip.
The actress posed for snaps with her friend and collaborator makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, 50, donning a plunging emerald green dress.
The 2023 Met Gala returns Monday night to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton will be attending the annual fundraising event.
Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase to a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.
Traditionally, the event takes place on the first Monday of May. It is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM EST on May 1, 2023.
Fans can follow the event in real time via a live stream on Vogue.
This year’s theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was the creative director of Chanel for a long time. He passed away at the age of 85 in 2019.
Details: The leather dress had a very long train and was belted and pleated
Smoulder: Lily opted for bronzed eyeshadow, fawn eyeliner and added a baby pink lip
Surprise: Lily was the spitting image of Audrey Hepburn when she debuted her new hairstyle
Friends: Lily posed for snaps with her close friend and collaborator Charlotte Tilbury, 50
Gorgeous: Her brunette locks were also smoothed back into a bun in a classy updo
High fashion: Lily made a bold choice by wearing all-leather to the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
His beloved cat, Choupette, is even invited to the festivities.
The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy given the many offensive comments he’s made over the years, from criticizing the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.
“I’m against it for a very simple reason: in the ’60s they all said we were entitled to the difference. And now they suddenly want a civilian life,” he said Shame of same-sex marriage.
‘It’s hard to imagine – one of the daddies at work and the other at home with the baby. What would that be like for the baby? Don’t know. I see more lesbians married with babies than boys married with babies. And I also believe more in the relationship between mother and child than in that between father and child.’
Although he eventually expressed his support for same-sex marriage at his Chanel haute couture show in the spring of 2013, he still said he was “less enthusiastic” about adopting same-sex children, according to the AP.
Along with Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who directs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet — with details about what goes on inside that often remain mysterious — at its heart, it’s a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
Last year, the 2022 MET gala alone raised a total of $17.4 million, reportedly Billboard.
Honor: This year’s ball theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was the creative director of Chanel for a long time. He died at the age of 85 in 2019 (pictured in 2017)
Drama: The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy given the many offensive comments he’s made over the years, from criticizing the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage
This year, the entry fee has increased from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page six.
Even if you have the money, that doesn’t guarantee entry to the party.
Every guest must be invited and there is a waiting list for the coveted golden ticket.
And status matters, according to The New York Timesmeaning the hottest stars
Paris Hilton is one of the big names attending what will be her first Met Gala.
Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent visitor, announced that she will not be at the party.
“I’ll look,” she said, according People.
Elle Fanning, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony are among the other celebrities in attendance.
As for Wintour’s role in the bash, Vogue’s editor-in-chief hosts the party and oversees the guest list and even the menu. She has been the president of the Met Gala since 1994 and continues to stand guard at every event.