She is never one to shy away from the spotlight.
And Cardi B once again made sure all eyes were on her as she wore no fewer than four incredible outfits to the Met Gala, held Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The rapper, 30, showed off her first look as she left her hotel ahead of the party, before donning a second outfit on the red carpet.
Cardi then switched to a classic Chanel-tweed combo at the event, before finally switching it up with a form-fitting dress at the after-party.
Fans agreed that Cardi’s various outfit changes were “iconic” as they insisted she take a prominent role at the annual event.
Star of the show! Cardi B once again made sure all eyes were on her as she wore no fewer than four incredible outfits at the Met Gala, held Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The WAP hitmaker kicked off the evening by leaving her hotel in a lavish, busty light pink Miss Sohee gown, with a dramatic headpiece.
The plunging dress showed off her very ample possessions, which were lifted by a jeweled corset with hundreds of gems.
Cardi further completed the look with an incredible tulle headpiece, pearl necklace and matching bracelets.
But by the time she hit the red carpet, she changed into a black ballgown with a tie – in homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, as it was influenced by his quilted bags and signature suit and black tie look.
Cardi also mimicked Karl’s iconic gray locks by wearing a similar shade of wig, complete with a black headband.
She completed the red carpet ensemble with a pair of black opera gloves.
Later she stepped inside for the third time, wearing a very busty pink and black houndstooth dress.
The look was reminiscent of a classic Chanel suit with a modern twist. Karl was creative director of the fashion house from 1983 until his death.
In memory of Karl: By the time she hit the red carpet, she changed into a black ballgown with a tie – in homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, as it was influenced by his quilted bags and his signature suit and black tie look
Chanel, honey! Later she stepped inside for the third time, in a very busty pink and black houndstooth dress
Hold the press! In her fourth and final tribute to the fashion legend, Cardi slipped her famous curves into a newspaper-print dress that featured articles about Karl.
In her fourth and final tribute to the fashion legend, Cardi slipped her famous curves into a newspaper-print dress with articles about Karl.
Cardi wore her dark locks in wavy glossy waves and opted for a shimmery palette of makeup complemented by a statement choker.
The singer was pictured with husband Offset outside their hotel before heading to the after party.
The biggest night in fashion took place on Monday night with a slew of the industry’s most notable stars walking the red carpet to show off their glamorous and daring looks.
The 2023 Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton attended the fundraising event.
Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase to a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.
Traditionally, the event took place on the first Monday in May and the annual extravaganza kicked off May 1 at 6:30 PM EST.
Pair of goals: The singer was pictured with husband Offset outside their hotel before heading to the after party
Crushing: Fans agreed that Cardi’s various outfit changes were “iconic” as they insisted she would be featured prominently at the annual event
Think pink: The WAP hitmaker started off the night by leaving her hotel in a luscious, busty light pink Miss Sohee gown, with a dramatic headpiece
The theme of the ball was 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.
His beloved cat, Choupette, was even invited to the festivities.
The decision to honor Karl sparked controversy due to 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.’
Tribute: Cardi also mimicked Karl’s iconic gray locks by wearing a wig in a similar shade, complete with a black headband
Karl inspo: She completed the red carpet ensemble with a pair of black opera gloves
Picture perfect: Cardi posed up a storm on the red carpet
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 was 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.
This year, the entry fee was increased from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page six. But 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 are a shoo-in for an invite.
Heiress Paris was one of the biggest names to attend the event, in what marked her first-ever Met Gala.
Things didn’t go smoothly, however, as her grand Met Gala entrance was blocked by angry climate change protesters lined up in front of her vehicle.
But the minor disruption didn’t stop the billionaire from showing up on the red carpet, admiring a bare-shoulder leather dress.
Glamour: Cardi then switched to a classic Chanel-tweed combo at the event, before finally switching it up with a form-fitting dress at the after party
Designer detail: The look was reminiscent of a classic Chanel suit with a modern twist. Karl was creative director of the fashion house from 1983 until his death
The best-dressed of the night included Met veteran Kim, who stunned in an incredible pearl dress, seemingly accidentally revisiting her 2007 Playboy look.
Kim wore custom Schiaparelli covered in 50,000 pearls that were hand strung and draped on her body.
The mother-of-four revealed she wanted pearls because “what’s more Karl” than “iconic Chanel pearls,” she said during her interview on Vogue.com’s livestream.
Pregnant Rihanna, Gisele and Emily Ratajkowski also honored Karl in their eye-catching dresses as they took their A-game to the red carpet.
Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent visitor, announced she would not be attending the party this year. “I’ll look,” she said, according People.
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.