Watch: When a cockroach stole the show on red carpet and other unusual moments from Met Gala 2023
As this year’s theme was ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’, along with interpretations of his sense of style, it was his pet feline that inspired many looks.
A cockroach has arrived at the #MetGala. https://t.co/OcPy5ckhQN pic.twitter.com/4YiEPs5cIT
— Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2023
An uninvited guest
A cockroach was seen scurrying onto the steps of the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as celebrities arrived. The insect got its fifteen minutes of fame as a photographer quickly got few shots of the unusual celebrity. However, it soon died after someone stepped on it.
She ate! #MetGala #MetGala2023 pic.twitter.com/eSs7o1J5P3
— highsnobiety (@highsnobiety) May 2, 2023
Karl Largerfeld’s pet, Choupette’s lookalike
While the iconic designer’s favourite pet, Choupette, decided to stay home and not attend the fashion event, a huge feline resembling like it arrived on the red carpet, leaving everyone confused. Later, it turned out to be actor Jared Leto, who said it was his way of honouring Lagerfeld.
Jared Leto llego vestido como Choupette, la famosa gata del diseñador alemán Karl Lagerfeld
— DopeHQ (@dopehq) May 2, 2023
pic.twitter.com/Cf0T7RROBL
It’s Jared Leto as Karl’s Choupette pic.twitter.com/QubReiVgpT
— Maggy Donaldson (@maggydonaldson) May 1, 2023
“Who is this?” Lizzo mouthed while hugging a human-sized costume of Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette.
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) May 2, 2023
The answer: Jared Leto. pic.twitter.com/CBQbe9LlEE
Jared Leto dressed as Karl Lagerfeld's Cat at #MetGala pic.twitter.com/kuSldg7AIX
— 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒔 🦇 (@MorbyLeto) May 1, 2023
Stylish ode to Choupette
Singer Doja Cat appeared on the red carpet in stylish avatar of a cat woman, wearing an elaborate white gown, completed with a prosthetic mask over her face, for the occasion. And in an attempt to commit to her role wholeheartedly, was only heard meowing during the interviews.
Living in the here and meow 😻 In an ode to #choupette, @dojacat looks fabulously feline as she prowls up the red carpet. pic.twitter.com/aepPgPTYOK
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) May 1, 2023
The way doja cat shut her up through out the interview, #MetGala pic.twitter.com/faZOcJbz0O
— 乃 (@iamkingb__) May 2, 2023
Ornate look with paint
American rapper, Lil Nas X, made heads turn at the event with his unusual look – wearing just a thong – to go with silver body paint encrusted with pearls and rhinestones, and matching shiny heels. Perfected with several ornamental whiskers, the musician’s bejeweled mask covered his entire face, was yet another Choupette-inspired look of the night.
It’s sparkles from top to bottom for @LilNasX on the #MetGala red carpet ✨ pic.twitter.com/fg4kqCba8Y
— The Metropolitan Museum of Art (@metmuseum) May 2, 2023
🤧 Lil Nas x at #MetGala2023 .Idan in the making 🤣🤣🤣🤣. pic.twitter.com/AJHyOOpDk4
— Reddishtvmedia (@reddishtv_) May 2, 2023
🎥 @LilNasX arrives to the 2023 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/IFAqyU21ls
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 2, 2023
Offbeat arrival
While the Met Gala is known for it’s bizarre and often outlandish entrances, singer-songwriter David Byrne got attention on the red carpet bringing in a bicycle and wearing a simple white suit with sneakers.
David Byrne (and his bike) have arrived at the #MetGala. https://t.co/m94XaFKHbE pic.twitter.com/3XlGlMm5xD
— Variety (@Variety) May 1, 2023
David Byrne foi de bike pro #MetGala . Mais cycle chic impossível. 🚲 pic.twitter.com/HbFM1SAPJI
— Bicicleteiros (@Bicicleteirosbr) May 2, 2023
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