Met Gala 2023 Looks: Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey + More Stars

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published May 1, 2023

Met Gala 2023 Looks
See looks from the Met Gala 2023 red carpet. Photo: Getty Images

The fashion world was abuzz with excitement as the highly anticipated Met Gala 2023 looks took center stage in New York City on May 1st, 2023. A star-studded affair that never fails to captivate, this year’s red carpet witnessed a dazzling array of celebrity-style statements that left us in awe. Serena Williams, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, and Halle Bailey were just a few of the names that inspire.

The 2023 Met Gala paid homage to the late and legendary Karl Lagerfeld under the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art provided the perfect backdrop for this celebration of Lagerfeld’s indelible influence on the world of fashion.

As the night unfolded, it became evident that a monochromatic color palette reigned supreme. Black and white dominated the red carpet, offering a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic. Leading fashion houses such as Gucci, Prada, Dior, and Michael Kors Collection showcased their impeccable designs, captivating the crowd with their creativity and artistry.

Met Gala 2023 Looks

Serena Williams

Pregnant Serena Williams Met Gala 2023 Look
Pregnant Serena Williams wears Gucci gown and jacket at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

One of the standout moments of the evening came from the radiant Serena Williams, who joyfully announced her pregnancy as she graced the red carpet. Dressed in a stunning creation from Gucci that beautifully accentuated her blossoming figure, Williams effortlessly combined elegance and motherly glow.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain Met Gala 2023 Look
Jessica Chastain goes blonde wearing Gucci gown, gloves, sunglasses, and jewelry at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

Meanwhile, the mesmerizing transformation of Jessica Chastain caught everyone’s attention. The beloved actress unveiled a brand new blonde hairdo, a departure from her signature fiery locks. Dressed in Gucci, the brand ambassador wore a gown, gloves, and sunglasses from the brand, which was a change from her bombshell Oscars look.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway Met Gala 2023 Look
Anne Hathaway wears custom Atelier Versace at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: John Shearer/WireImage, Getty Images, courtesy Versace

Anne Hathaway graced the Met Gala 2023 carpet in a custom Atelier Versace gown that was the epitome of glamorous. Adorned with exquisite Swarovski crystals, this masterpiece required over 450 hours of meticulous handcrafting.

Completing her ensemble, Hathaway donned a matching tweed motorcycle jacket, long gloves, and the sleek Aevitas Pointy Platform in pristine white satin.

It comes as no surprise that this brunette beauty also recently mesmerized us in the Versace Icons campaign, proving her timeless allure on and off the red carpet.

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey Met Gala 2023 Look
Halle Bailey wears Gucci gown and coat at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

Another star who left a lasting impression was the talented Halle Bailey. Channeling the timeless allure of Old Hollywood, Bailey exuded a sense of classic glamour while wearing a white lace sequin-embroidered gown with a ruffled coat from the Italian brand Gucci.

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario Met Gala 2023 Look
Alexandra Daddario wears Dior dress at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, courtesy Dior

Ashley Park

Ashley Park Met Gala 2023 Look
Ashley Park wears Michael Kors Collection gown and moto vest at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Noam Galai/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images, courtesy Michael Kors

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Edgar-Jones Met Gala 2023 Look
Daisy Edgar-Jones wears Gucci top and skirt at Met Gala 2023. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Gucci
Dasha Zhukova Met Gala 2023 Look
Dasha Zhukova wears Prada dress at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images, courtesy Prada

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt Met Gala 2023 Look
Emily Blunt wears Michael Kors Collection blouse, brooch, and skirt at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Michael Kors

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union Dwyane Wade Met Gala 2023 Look
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union wear Prada looks at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld, courtesy Prada

Idris & Sabrina Elba

Idris Sabrina Elba Met Gala 2023 Look
Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba wear Gucci at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

Julia Garner

Julia Garner Met Gala 2023 Look
Julia Garner wears Gucci gown and cape at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: John Shearer/WireImage, Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever Met Gala 2023 Look
Kaitlyn Dever wears Michael Kors Collection gown at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Michael Kors

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington Met Gala 2023 Look
Kerry Washington wears Michael Kors Collection look at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Michael Kors

Lea Michele

Lea Michele Met Gala 2023 Look
Lea Michele wears Michael Kors Collection silver gown at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Michael Kors

Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright Met Gala 2023 Look
Letitia Wright wears Prada tuxedo at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, courtesy Prada

Maya Hawke

Maya Hawke Met Gala 2023 Look
Maya Hawke wears Prada dress and cape at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: John Shearer/WireImage, Getty Images, courtesy Prada

Michael Kors

Michael Kors Met Gala 2023 Look
Emily Blunt & Michael Kors at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Michael Kors

Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr Met Gala 2023 Look
Miranda Kerr wears Dior look at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, courtesy Dior

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek Met Gala 2023 Look
Salma Hayek wears Gucci gown and leather corset at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images, courtesy Gucci

Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller Met Gala 2023 Look
Sienna Miller wears Gucci gown at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue, courtesy Gucci

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens Met Gala 2023 Look
Vanessa Hudgens wears Michael Kors Collection gown at 2023 Met Gala. Photo: Noam Galai/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images, courtesy Michael Kors

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