Met Gala 2023: Jessica Chastain honors Karl Lagerfeld with black shades and blond hair
Jessica Chastain stuck to the theme at the 2023 Met Gala by wearing black sunglasses that wouldn’t have looked out of place on the late Karl Lagerfeld.
The 46-year-old Oscar winner looked too cool for school when she paired the edgy glasses with her sizzling sheer black dress.
The Met Gala returned Monday night to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton was on hand to attend the annual fundraising event.
This year’s theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 85, was Chanel’s creative director for a long time.
Jessica’s angular, shiny body contrasted with her breathtaking platinum blonde locks, which she wore straight down her back like a pin.
Nailed: Jessica Chastain, 46, channeled Karl Lagerfeld at the 2023 Met Gala – themed around his iconic fashion – with her platinum blonde hair and cool black sunglasses
Temporary change: While speaking to The Cut, she clarified that her hair would be back to normal the next day, as she only wore a wig at the star-studded event
While talking to The cutshe clarified that her hair would be back to normal the next day, as she only wore a wig during the star-studded event.
The Zero Dark Thirty actress, who normally wears striking red hair, looked stunning in her black off-the-shoulder dress, which featured sheer, ruffled material across the busty neckline.
The dress included an opaque triangular section over her midriff, which expanded into a voluminous tulle skirt.
Jessica completed the lacy look with sheer black gloves that reached over her elbows.
They probably also paid homage to Lagerfeld, who was rarely seen in public without gloves in his last decades, although he preferred a sharper fingerless variety.
She also wore huge jeweled rings on both hands over her gloves.
The Tree Of Life star added some sparkle to her already glamorous look with a diamond-encrusted necklace that dangled from her neck over her plunging neckline.
The decision to honor Lagerfeld has sparked controversy given the many offensive comments he’s made over the years, from criticizing the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.
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.
Stunner: The Zero Dark Thirty actress, who normally has striking red hair, looked stunning in her black off-the-shoulder dress, which featured sheer, ruffled material across the busty neckline
Delicate: The dress featured an opaque triangular section over her midriff, which expanded into a voluminous tulle skirt
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 Roger Federer.
While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet — details of what goes on inside often remain mysterious — at its core, 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.
This year, the entry fee has increased from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page six.
Even those with the cash aren’t guaranteed entry to the party, though many of the guests are sponsored by fashion houses who foot the bill for their tickets.
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 are a shoo-in for an invite.
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.
Tribute: Jessica complemented the lacy look with sheer black gloves that reached past her elbows. They probably also paid homage to Lagerfeld, although he preferred a sharper fingerless variety
Sparkler: The Tree Of Life star added some sparkle to her already glamorous look with a diamond-encrusted necklace that dangled from her neck over her plunging neckline
“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.