Rita Ora looked incredible in a sheer black dress complete with a huge dramatic train as she arrived Monday night at the star-studded Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.
The British singer, 32, sizzled in a black sheer dress that hugged every inch of her stunning figure.
Known for her daring looks, Rita turned heads in her Prabal Gurung dress and its incredible train.
Her barely there dress flaunted floral lace appliqué and perfectly placed chiffon, while her train seemingly flowed for miles behind her and down the iconic steps.
Rita completed the look with $90,000 worth of Buccellati jewelry, including a gold cuff, pearl bracelet and cocktail earrings — along with long diamond extensions that hung from her perfectly manicured nails.
Wow: Rita Ora looked fabulous Monday night arriving at the 2023 Met Gala in a sheer black dress with a huge dramatic train
Gasp: The black train poured out behind her as she turned heads in the statement look
Stunning: She also wore long diamond extensions that hung from her perfectly manicured nails
The glamorous jewels seemed to drip from her fingers as she marveled at the elegant ensemble.
She accentuated her features with a glamorous makeup palette and wore her caramel-colored locks in loose curls.
She was accompanied by her husband, director Taika Waititi, 47, who looked suave in a long gun metal blazer that he wore shirtless and teamed with smart white trousers.
He added extra style to the ensemble with pearls and a black floral corsage.
Fashion’s biggest night is upon us once again, with a slew of stars gearing up to walk the iconic staircase in just days.
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.
Fashion: Rita, who is known for her daring looks, turned heads in her Prabal Gurung dress
Posing for a storm: Her barely there dress showed off floral lace appliqué and perfectly placed chiffon along with a huge dramatic train
Suave: Meanwhile, husband Taika, 47, looked sweet in a long gun metal blazer that he wore shirtless and teamed with smart white trousers
Gorgeous: Rita turned heads when she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City on Monday night
Incredible: The floral-embossed train seemed to go on for miles as it drifted down the stairs behind the singer
Details: She accentuated her features with a glamorous makeup palette and wore her caramel locks in loose curls
Wealth: Her jewelery worth £90,000 appeared to be dripping from her fingernails in a classy and expensive look
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.
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.
Honour: 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
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 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.