Michaela Coel slips into a sheer jewelled gown as she arrives the Met Gala 2023

Michaela Coel looked nothing short of sensational in a sheer jeweled black dress as she arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City on Monday night.

The actress, 35, made sure all eyes were on her in the detailed sassy maxi dress as she ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

She went braless in the eye-catching outfit with large gold brooches on the bust to maintain her modesty and a bold silver neckline.

Michaela lifted her body in a pair of sky-high pointed-toe gold heels and styled her long dark locks into neat braids.

The beauty is completed with a chunky coordinated ring and a pair of matching earrings.

Striking: The actress, 35, made sure all eyes were on her in the detailed maxi dress as she ascended the famous staircase at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fashion’s biggest night is upon us once again, with a slew of stars preparing to walk the iconic staircase in just hours.

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.

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.

Stunning: She went braless in the eye-catching outfit with large gold brooches on the bust and a bold silver neckline

Dazzling: Michaela elevated her body in a pair of sky-high pointed-toe gold heels and styled her long dark locks into neat braids

Eye-catching looks: The beauty complemented by a chunky coordinated ring and a pair of matching earrings

‘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.

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 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.

“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.