Met Gala 2023: Here come the Brits! Lily James steals the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown as she flies the British flag with elegant Kate Moss, Florence Pugh, Naomi Campbell and Emily Blunt
- The star-studded event took place at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night
- The 2023 fashion extravaganza dress code this year was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, paying tribute to the controversial fashion designer
Lily James, Kate Moss, Florence Pugh, Naomi Campbell and Emily Blunt were among the British stars ascending up the famous steps at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2023 Met Gala on Monday.
Among the first UK stars to arrive, Lily, 34, stole the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown by Tamara Ralph Couture, with a structured bodice complete with signature Chanel Camellia embellishment.
Featuring a ruched waist band the buttery soft number fell to the ground in a voluminous skirt and the actresses look was topped off with a pair of edgy gloves.
Kate, 49, opted for a lace trimmed slip lingerie inspired dress with a which she teamed with a flowing sheer cape as she honoured Karl Lagerfeld.
She completed the look with a diamond necklace, matching bracelet and earrings from iconic jewellers De Beers, while adding height to her frame with a pair of heels.
Florence, 27, made a statement in Valentino as she debuted a buzzcut for the high-profile event and adorned her freshly-shaven locks with a feathered headpiece.
![Here they come: Lily James, Kate Moss, Florence Pugh, Naomi Campbell and Emily Blunt were among the British stars ascending up the famous steps at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2023 Met Gala on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/02/70459181-12035227-Here_they_come_Lily_James_Kate_Moss_Florence_Pugh_Naomi_Campbell-a-80_1682991399572.jpg)
![Kate Moss pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/02/70454703-12035227-Kate_Moss_pictured-a-81_1682991399572.jpg)
![Florence Pugh pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/02/70458843-12035227-Florence_Pugh_pictured-a-82_1682991399573.jpg)
![Naomi Campbell pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/02/70455917-12035227-Naomi_Campbell_pictured-m-79_1682991392452.jpg)
Here come the Brits: Lily James, Kate Moss, Florence Pugh, Naomi Campbell and Emily Blunt were among the British stars ascending up the famous steps at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2023 Met Gala on Monday
![Edgy: Among the first UK stars to arrive, Lily, 34, stole the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown, with a structured bodice complete with signature Chanel Camellia embellishment](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/01/70459177-12035227-Edgy_Among_the_first_UK_stars_to_arrive_Lily_34_stole_the_spotli-a-35_1682988816389.jpg)
Edgy: Among the first UK stars to arrive, Lily, 34, stole the spotlight in a dramatic leather gown, with a structured bodice complete with signature Chanel Camellia embellishment
![Eye-catching: The star was joined by Charlotte Tilbury who wore a dazzling green beaded dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/01/70459175-12035227-image-m-37_1682988844133.jpg)
Eye-catching: The star was joined by Charlotte Tilbury who wore a dazzling green beaded dress
![Stunning: Supermodel Kate looked ethereal draped in a shimmering satin gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/00/70456165-12035227-Ravishing_The_stylish_frock_boasted_a_plunging_neckline_and_lace-a-62_1682984610772.jpg)
![Radiant: Kate, 49, opted for a lace trimmed slip lingerie inspired dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/00/70456151-12035227-Ravishing_The_stylish_frock_boasted_a_plunging_neckline_and_lace-m-61_1682984599477.jpg)
Stunning: Supermodel Kate looked ethereal draped in a shimmering satin gown
![Chic: She completed the look with a diamond necklace and matching bracelet, while adding height to her frame with a pair of heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/00/70457349-12035227-image-a-63_1682984708198.jpg)
Chic: She completed the look with a diamond necklace and matching bracelet, while adding height to her frame with a pair of heels
![Bold: Florence, 27, made a statement in a white Valentino gown with a long dramatic train](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/01/70460589-12035227-image-a-22_1682988255652.jpg)
Bold: Florence, 27, made a statement in a white Valentino gown with a long dramatic train
![New look: The actress debuted a buzzcut for the high-profile event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/01/70460585-12035227-image-a-20_1682988190389.jpg)
![Details: She adorned her freshly-shaven locks with a feathered head piece](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/01/70460583-12035227-image-m-19_1682988180393.jpg)
New look: The actress debuted a buzzcut for the high-profile event and adorned her freshly-shaven locks with a feathered head piece
![VIP: Florence was joined by Valentino creative director Pier Paolo Piccioli, who helped her up the stairs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70460593-12035227-VIP_Florence_was_joined_by_Valentino_creative_director_Pier_Paol-a-135_1683005428089.jpg)
VIP: Florence was joined by Valentino creative director Pier Paolo Piccioli, who helped her up the stairs
![Goddess like: Fashion veteran Naomi, 52, who marked her 16th gala, wore a one-shouldered gown from Chanel's 2010 spring/summer collection](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70455923-12035227-Goddess_like_Fashion_veteran_Naomi_52_who_marked_her_16th_gala_w-a-134_1683005428052.jpg)
![Stylish: She styled her dark hair into a sleek straightened look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70457529-12035227-Stylish_She_styled_her_dark_hair_into_a_sleek_straightened_look-a-136_1683005428101.jpg)
Goddess like: Fashion veteran Naomi, 52, who marked her 16th gala, wore a one-shouldered gown from Chanel's 2010 spring/summer collection
![Glowing: Featuring a silver metal bodice and a matching trim on the edge of each drape, she completed her look with a matching pair of mirrored heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70455921-12035227-Glowing_Featuring_a_silver_metal_bodice_and_a_matching_trim_on_t-a-138_1683005428312.jpg)
Glowing: Featuring a silver metal bodice and a matching trim on the edge of each drape, she completed her look with a matching pair of mirrored heels
![Elegant: Emily wore a custom Michael Kors ensemble consisting of a a highneck lace top with a floral embellishment and a pair of sequinned trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70460937-12035227-Elegant_Emily_wore_a_custom_Michael_Kors_ensemble_consisting_of_-a-137_1683005428279.jpg)
![Sequinned: She wore a tuxedo-style train that fastened around her waist and trailed behind her on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70460933-12035227-Sequinned_She_wore_a_tuxedo_style_train_that_fastened_around_her-a-139_1683005428365.jpg)
Elegant: Emily wore a custom Michael Kors ensemble consisting of a a highneck lace top with a floral embellishment and a pair of sequinned trousers
![Creator: Emily was joined at the event by designer Michael Kors](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70458461-12035227-Creator_Emily_was_joined_at_the_event_by_designer_Michael_Kors-a-140_1683005428390.jpg)
Creator: Emily was joined at the event by designer Michael Kors
Fashion veteran Naomi, 52, who marked her 16th gala, wore a one-shouldered gown from Chanel's 2010 spring/summer collection.
Featuring a silver metal bodice and a matching trim on the edge of each drape, she completed her look with a matching pair of mirrored heels.
She styled her dark hair into a sleek straightened look and accessorised with a some chunky bangles that wrapped around her arms.
Meanwhile, Dua brought her style A-game in a neutral number with sparkling accents for a stunning statement.
The singer, 27, wore an off-white textured gown that featured a bodice and long floor-length skirt from Chanel FW92 Couture, styled by Lorenzo Posocco.
As the low-cut top emphasised her décolletage, she added a Tiffany & Co 225-carat diamond necklace for a statement look.
Emily wore a custom Michael Kors ensemble consisting of a a highneck lace top with a floral embellishment and a pair of sequinned trousers.
She wore a tuxedo-style train that fastened around her waist and trailed behind her on the red carpet and boosted her height with towering heels.
They were joined by Rita, who stunned in a black sheer gown, with cut out sections and a long dramatic train that swept across the red carpet.
Rita, who is known for her bold looks, turned heads in the Prabal Gurung gown and its incredible train.
Her barely-there frock boasted floral lace appliqué and perfectly placed chiffon, while her train flowed seemingly for miles behind her and down the iconic steps.
![Classy: Meanwhile, Dua brought her style A-game in a neutral number with sparkling accents for a stunning statement](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454731-12035227-Classy_Meanwhile_Dua_brought_her_style_A_game_in_a_neutral_numbe-a-143_1683005434975.jpg)
Classy: Meanwhile, Dua brought her style A-game in a neutral number with sparkling accents for a stunning statement
![Sophisticated: The singer, 27, wore an off-white textured gown that featured a bodice and long floor-length skirt from Chanel FW92 Couture, styled by Lorenzo Posocco](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454739-12035227-Sophisticated_The_singer_27_wore_an_off_white_textured_gown_that-a-144_1683005434976.jpg)
![Tribute: The dress was from Chanel FW92 Couture, styled by Lorenzo Posocco](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70452391-12035227-Tribute_The_dress_was_from_Chanel_FW92_Couture_styled_by_Lorenzo-a-141_1683005428415.jpg)
Sophisticated: The singer, 27, wore an off-white textured gown that featured a bodice and long floor-length skirt from Chanel FW92 Couture, styled by Lorenzo Posocco
![Bling: As the low-cut top emphasised her décolletage, she added a Tiffany & Co 225-carat diamond necklace for a statement look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70452405-12035227-Bling_As_the_low_cut_top_emphasised_her_d_colletage_she_added_a_-a-142_1683005434974.jpg)
Bling: As the low-cut top emphasised her décolletage, she added a Tiffany & Co 225-carat diamond necklace for a statement look
![Fashion: They were joined by Rita, who stunned in a black sheer gown, with cut out sections and a long dramatic train that swept across the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454947-12035227-Fashion_They_were_joined_by_Rita_who_stunned_in_a_black_sheer_go-a-145_1683005434978.jpg)
Fashion: They were joined by Rita, who stunned in a black sheer gown, with cut out sections and a long dramatic train that swept across the red carpet
![Statement: Her barely-there frock boasted floral lace appliqué and perfectly placed chiffon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454755-12035227-Statement_Her_barely_there_frock_boasted_floral_lace_appliqu_and-a-146_1683005434979.jpg)
![Quirky: She styled her hair in to an unkempt look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454761-12035227-Quirky_She_styled_her_hair_in_to_an_unkempt_look-a-147_1683005435034.jpg)
Statement: Her barely-there frock boasted floral lace appliqué and perfectly placed chiffon, while her train flowed seemingly for miles behind her and down the iconic steps
![Riches: Rita completed the look with $90K worth of Buccellati jewellery including a gold cuff, pearl bracelet and cocktail earrings - along with long diamond extensions that hung from her perfectly manicured nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454959-12035227-Riches_Rita_completed_the_look_with_90K_worth_of_Buccellati_jewe-a-148_1683005435071.jpg)
Riches: Rita completed the look with $90K worth of Buccellati jewellery including a gold cuff, pearl bracelet and cocktail earrings - along with long diamond extensions that hung from her perfectly manicured nails
![Suave: Meanwhile husband Taika, 47, looked suave in a long gun metal blazer which he wore shirtless and teamed with smart white trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70453291-12035227-Suave_Meanwhile_husband_Taika_47_looked_suave_in_a_long_gun_meta-a-151_1683005435102.jpg)
Suave: Meanwhile husband Taika, 47, looked suave in a long gun metal blazer which he wore shirtless and teamed with smart white trousers
![Breathtaking: Daisy Edgar-Jones wore a beaded Gucci crop top and a matching skirt with a thigh-high leg split](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461395-12035227-Breathtaking_Daisy_Edgar_Jones_wore_a_beaded_Gucci_crop_top_and_-a-149_1683005435081.jpg)
![Wow: The actress pulled her hair back into a chic updo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461397-12035227-Wow_The_actress_pulled_her_hair_back_into_a_chic_updo-a-150_1683005435089.jpg)
Breathtaking: Daisy Edgar-Jones wore a beaded Gucci crop top and a matching skirt with a thigh-high leg split
![Perfection: Jodie Comer, 30, made her Met Gala debut at the event wearing custom Burberry with Fred Leighton jewellery](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70459525-12035227-Perfection_Jodie_Comer_30_made_her_Met_Gala_debut_at_the_event_w-a-153_1683005435329.jpg)
Perfection: Jodie Comer, 30, made her Met Gala debut at the event wearing custom Burberry with Fred Leighton jewellery
![All one colour: Gwendoline Christie turned heads in a baby pink Fendi gown that showcased her long 6ft 3in frame in the incredible pale ensemble](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70457819-12035227-All_one_colour_Gwendoline_Christie_turned_heads_in_a_baby_pink_F-a-152_1683005435103.jpg)
![Matching: She added heels of the same tone](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70457813-12035227-Matching_She_added_heels_of_the_same_tone-a-155_1683005435409.jpg)
All one colour: Gwendoline Christie turned heads in a baby pink Fendi gown that showcased her long 6ft 3in frame in the incredible pale ensemble
![Couple: Brooklyn Beckham looked smart in a black tuxedo and chunky loafers as he joined his wife Nicola Peltz](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461149-12035227-Couple_Brooklyn_Beckham_looked_smart_in_a_black_tuxedo_and_chunk-a-154_1683005435383.jpg)
Couple: Brooklyn Beckham looked smart in a black tuxedo and chunky loafers as he joined his wife Nicola Peltz
![Couture: Nicola slipped into a chic tulle gown with a black ribbon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461163-12035227-Couture_Nicola_slipped_into_a_chic_tulle_gown_with_a_black_ribbo-a-156_1683005441546.jpg)
![Loved-up: The pair packed on the PDA on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461161-12035227-Loved_up_The_pair_packed_on_the_PDA_on_the_red_carpet-a-157_1683005441846.jpg)
Couture: Nicola slipped into a chic tulle gown with a black ribbon
![Alternative: Cara Delevingne sported a cropped hair cut and opted for a flowing shirt dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461177-12035227-Alternative_Cara_Delevingne_sported_a_cropped_hair_cut_and_opted-a-158_1683005441851.jpg)
Alternative: Cara Delevingne sported a cropped hair cut and opted for a flowing shirt dress
![Sensational: Pierce Brosnan and his wife off 22 years, Keely Shaye Smith looked as loved-up as ever as they attended the 2023 Met Gala in New York City](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70454717-12035227-Sensational_Pierce_Brosnan_and_his_wife_off_22_years_Keely_Shaye-a-159_1683005441883.jpg)
Sensational: Pierce Brosnan and his wife off 22 years, Keely Shaye Smith looked as loved-up as ever as they attended the 2023 Met Gala in New York City
![Fashionable couple: Eddie Redmayne caught the eye in an embellished suit while his wife Hannah Bagshawe looked incredible in a vintage-esque cream gown with a crochet top and ruched skirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461559-12035227-Fashionable_couple_Eddie_Redmayne_caught_the_eye_in_an_embellish-a-162_1683005442560.jpg)
Fashionable couple: Eddie Redmayne caught the eye in an embellished suit while his wife Hannah Bagshawe looked incredible in a vintage-esque cream gown with a crochet top and ruched skirt
Rita completed the look with $90K worth of Buccellati jewellery including a gold cuff, pearl bracelet and cocktail earrings - along with long diamond extensions that hung from her perfectly manicured nails.
Kate was later joined by her daughter Lila, 20, who turned heads in a quirky fluffy frock that featured a sheer panel to showcase her tiny waist.
FKA Twigs risked an awkward red carpet reunion with ex Robert Pattinson, with whom she was reportedly engaged at the event.
The British songstress, 35, who dated the Twilight actor for three years until 2017, looked gorgeous in a figure-hugging black gown.
The quirky frock boasted a tweet bustier with feather embellishments while the satin mermaid skirt accentuated her gorgeous curves.
FKA, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett, wore a glamorous palette of make-up and swept her raven tresses high into quirky curls.
Robert, 36, attended the event with girlfriend Suki Waterhouse, 31, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2018.
The 2023 fashion extravaganza dress code this year is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, paying tribute to the controversial fashion designer.
Elsewhere, Vanessa Kirby was the epitome of chic as she arrived at the 2023 Met Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Crown actress, 35, looked sensational in a black bejewelled gown and was joined on the red carpet.
Vanessa teased a hint of sideboob in the Art Deco inspired frock that featured intricate silver embellishments across the back, which she showed off in it's full glory.
The dress hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure and she appeared braless beneath, teasing a hint of side boob as she posed up a storm for the cameras.
Opting for a dewey make-up look Vanessa completed the 1920s theme by styling her bleached tresses into loose waves.
![Glamour: Elsewhere, Vanessa Kirby was the epitome of chic as she arrived at the 2023 Met Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70453539-12035227-Glamour_Elsewhere_Vanessa_Kirby_was_the_epitome_of_chic_as_she_a-a-161_1683005442559.jpg)
Glamour: Elsewhere, Vanessa Kirby was the epitome of chic as she arrived at the 2023 Met Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art
![All smiles: James Cordon looked dapper in a pale blue blazer while his stunning wife Julia Carey wore a silver gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461515-12035227-All_smiles_James_Cordon_looked_dapper_in_a_pale_blue_blazer_whil-a-163_1683005442573.jpg)
![Beaming: The presenter held up a peace sign for the cameras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70461481-12035227-Beaming_The_presenter_held_up_a_peace_sign_for_the_cameras-a-164_1683005442587.jpg)
All smiles: James Cordon looked dapper in a pale blue blazer while his stunning wife Julia Carey wore a silver gown
![FKA Twigs risked an awkward red carpet reunion with ex Robert Pattinson at the Met Gala](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70458233-12035227-FKA_Twigs_risked_an_awkward_red_carpet_reunion_with_ex_Robert_Pa-a-160_1683005442540.jpg)
FKA Twigs risked an awkward red carpet reunion with ex Robert Pattinson at the Met Gala
![In love: Suki Waterhouse and partner Robert Pattinson couldn't keep their eyes off each other](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/70456125-12035227-In_love_Suki_Waterhouse_and_partner_Robert_Pattinson_couldn_t_ke-a-165_1683005443006.jpg)
In love: Suki Waterhouse and partner Robert Pattinson couldn't keep their eyes off each other
Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase into a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.
In keeping with tradition, the event will be held on the first Monday of May. It is scheduled to begin at 6:30PM EST on May 1, 2023.
Fans can watch the event unfold in real-time via a livestream on Vogue.
This year, the ball's theme is Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was Chanel's long-time creative director. He passed at age 85 in 2019.
His beloved cat, Choupette, has even been invited to the festivities.
The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy given the many offensive remarks he has made over the years, from slamming the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.
'I’m against it for a very simple reason: In the 60s they all said we had the right to the difference. And now, suddenly, they want a bourgeois life,' he told Vice of same-sex marriage.
'It’s difficult to imagine—one of the papas at work and the other at home with the baby. How would that be for the baby? I don’t know. I see more lesbians married with babies than I see boys married with babies. And I also believe more in the relationship between mother and child than in that between father and child.'
While he ultimately showed his support for same-sex marriage at his spring 2013 Chanel haute couture show, he still said he was 'less keen' on same-sex couples adopting children, according to AP.
Along with the Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who runs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.
While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet - with details of what occurs inside often remaining mysterious - at its heart, it is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
Last year, the 2022 MET Gala alone raised a grand total of $17.4 million, reported Billboard.
This year the price of admission has been raised from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page Six.
![Icon: Karl died February 19, 2019 at the age of 85 following complications of pancreatic cancer; seen October 1, 2013](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/02/06/66708613-12035227-Icon_Karl_died_February_19_2019_at_the_age_of_85_following_compl-a-166_1683005443503.jpg)
Icon: Karl died February 19, 2019 at the age of 85 following complications of pancreatic cancer; seen October 1, 2013
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