Once again this year, the Met Gala confirmed itself as one of the most interesting beauty and make-up moments of the year. Many guests decided to pay homage to the life and work of the visionary and iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld. Among all, the most memorable look of the evening was that of Doja Cat, who showed up as Choupette, Karl’s cat. Equipped with prosthetics that gave her the appearance of a cat and makeup with a feline vibe, Doja charmed everyone. She was not the only one, however: other celebrities paid homage to Lagerfeld’s pet, including Jared Leto and Lil Nas X. Leto, beneath his look (much like a sports mascot), sported an incredible smokey eyes worthy of a true beauty expert.
Other leading ladies of the evening experimented with new shades of lipstick and eye shadow, creating bold and sophisticated looks. Suki Waterhouse made colored eye make-up a real trend, as did Naomi Campbell, wrapped in a stunning archival Chanel gown.
As for hairstyles, the Met Gala 2023 saw a return to old Hollywood, with many celebrities opting for the beloved soft, voluminous waves. Others, however, opted for sleek hairstyles like Vanessa Hudgens’, sometimes embellished with details like the iconic Jennifer Lopez’s cap.
A GALLERY OF SOME OF THE BEST BEAUTY LOOKS FROM THE MET GALA 2023
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Kim Kardashian attends the 2023 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Kendall Jenner attends the 2023 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Jennifer Lopez attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Jenna Ortega attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Doja Cat attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Ashley Park attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Precious Lee attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Kerry Washington attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Suki Waterhouse attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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- NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Vanessa Hudgens attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
The coolest beauty look of the night? Perhaps Jenna Ortega’s. En effet, the star of “Wednesday,” without daring too much chose a makeup and hairstyle in step with the latest trends. Among the beauty looks that perhaps convinced the least was Kendall Jenner’s almost messy tail, which was perhaps not quite the perfect setting for her Marc Jacobs signature total look. Paying a fitting tribute to Jacobs, however, was a crazy Paris Hilton at her Met red carpet premiere.
As for the nails, many celebrities opted for a minimalist style, with nude and pale pink colors that gave an elegant and sophisticated touch to their look. However, beware: neither Rita Ora or Doja Cat followed this trend.
Overall, this year’s Met Gala was again a triumph of beauty and style, with many celebrities interpreting the evening’s theme in creative and original ways.
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