Then vs. Now: All the Celebrities Who Wore Archival Looks at the 2023 Met Gala

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa in vintage Chanel — from Fall 1992 Haute Couture

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman in Chanel — from a Chanel N°5 advertising campaign directed by Baz Luhrmann in 2004

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen in vintage Chanel — from Spring 2007 Haute Couture

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie wearing vintage Chanel — from Spring 1993 Haute Couture

Phoebe Bridge

Phoebe Bridgers in a Tory Burch outfit featuring her signature skeleton motif, complemented by a pearl-detailed spaghetti strap reminiscent of a Lagerfeld design from the Fall 1996 couture collection.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde in a reinterpretation of Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic spring 1983 robe violon dress for Chloé. 

Naomi Campbell

Supermodel Naomi Campbell, a frequent collaborator of Karl Lagerfeld, chose to honor the designer’s legacy by wearing a stunning one-shouldered pink draped gown over a silver brocade dress from Chanel’s Spring 2010 couture collection.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney in a Miu Miu gown adorned with gems and tied with a black chiffon ribbon at the knees as a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel designs.

Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni pays tribute to her friend of thirty years, Karl Lagerfeld, by donning a 2001 ensemble in his signature black and white. The outfit features an asymmetrical neckline, a flowing train, and a fan, which was also a Lagerfeld hallmark.

The 2023 Met Gala has become a stage for celebrities to honor the late Karl Lagerfeld by showcasing his iconic designs from the archives. This serves as a fitting tribute to one of the greatest designers of our time, whose legacy continues to inspire the fashion industry.

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