The most anticipated fashion event of the year has arrived.
This year’s theme, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, pays homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, whose fashion career has defined an entire industry in many ways. The dress code simply called for “In honour of Karl” which means it’s open to the guest’s interpretation.
But what does it mean for the men? It is worth noting that Karl Lagerfeld has creatively helmed many prominent luxury fashion houses including Chanel, Fendi, Balmain, and Chloé to name a few, leaving male A-listers and their team of experts with plenty of outfit inspirations for this exclusive annual night out.
Who were the boldest and bravest? Keep scrolling below to see the men who wore it well at the 2023 Met Gala.
A$AP Rocky
Leave it to the rapper and style setter to nail the brief in an iconic Karl Lagerfeld-inspired look. Alongside wife Rihanna, A$AP posed on the red carpet in custom Gucci look: a red tartan kilt layered over embellished jeans, a black blazer, finished off with a selection of belts.
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Bad Bunny
The musician and rumoured partner of Kendall Jenner arrived at the red carpet in an all-white custom Jacquemus look, wrapped in flowers.
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Cai Xukun
The Chinese singer, songwriter, and Prada ambassador graced the red carpet in a crystal-embroidered coat, layered chain necklaces, and Chelsea boots.
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Jared Leto
The multi-hyphenate artist never ceases to bewilder on the red carpet. This time around, Jared dressed up as a life-sized Choupette.
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Nick Jonas
Priyanka’s red carpet and real-life partner Nick Jonas arrived in leather blazer Valentino.
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Pedro Pascal
Made his presence known on the red carpet in a head-to-toe Valentino look.
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Maluma
Maluma wore a sophisticated coordinating ensemble from BOSS comprised of a sleeveless patron and tailored trousers. The Colombian singer accessorized the look with a fringe-embellished silk scarf embroidered with Karl Lagerfeld’s note to Hugo Boss Creative Director Werner Baldessarini in 1998.
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