Dua Lipa wears Claudia Schiffer's iconic 1992 Chanel bridal tweed gown as she looks effortlessly chic at the Met Gala in honour of Karl Lagerfeld

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Dua Lipa wore Claudia Schiffer's iconic 1992 Chanel bridal tweed gown to the Met Gala 2023 on Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

This year's dress code for the fashion extravaganza was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty - paying tribute to the controversial German fashion designer, known for his work with Chanel, who passed away in 2019. 

And singer Dua, 27, certainly stuck to the theme in the chic number which model Claudia, now 52, wore in the 90s. 

The tweed, ballgown-shaped dress included a structured corseted midsection with black-and-white striped piping, a voluminous skirt, and a fringed hemline. 

The singer paired her look with a huge Tiffany diamond necklace with a massive square pendant.

Perfect: Dua Lipa wore Claudia Schiffer's iconic 1992 Chanel bridal tweed gown to the Met Gala 2023 on Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City

Gorgeous: The tweed, ballgown-shaped dress included a structured corseted midsection with black-and-white striped piping, a voluminous skirt, and a fringed hemline

Icon: This year's dress code for the fashion extravaganza was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty - paying tribute to the controversial German fashion designer, known for his work with Chanel, who passed away in 2019

She wore her dark tresses in loose waves over her shoulders and opted for a glowing makeup look complete with a slick of dark pink lip. 

The biggest night in fashion took place on Monday night with a slew of the industry's most notable stars walking the red carpet to showcase their glamorous and daring looks.

The 2023 Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton attending the fundraising event.

Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase into a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed.

In keeping with tradition, the event was held on the first Monday of May and the annual extravaganza kicked off at 6:30PM EST on May 1.

The ball's theme was 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, was even invited to the festivities. 

The decision to honor Karl sparked controversy given the many offensive remarks he has made over the years, from slamming the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.

Wow: The singer paired her look with a huge Tiffany diamond necklace with a massive square pendant

Radiant: She wore her dark tresses in loose waves over her shoulders and opted for a glowing makeup look complete with a slick of dark pink lip

Incredible: The biggest night in fashion took place on Monday night with a slew of the industry's most notable stars walking the red carpet to showcase their glamorous and daring looks

Busy: The 2023 Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City , with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton attending the fundraising event

Celebs: Since 1948, stars have ascended the majestic staircase into a very exclusive party where no selfies are allowed

Red carpet: In keeping with tradition, the event was held on the first Monday of May and the annual extravaganza kicked off at 6:30PM EST on May 1

'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 was 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 was raised from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page Six. But even if you have the funds, that doesn't guarantee you entry into the party.

Every guest has to be invited, and a waiting list exists for the coveted golden ticket.

And status matters, according to The New York Times, meaning the hottest stars are a shoo in for an invite.

Heiress Paris was among the biggest names to attend the event, in what marked her first ever Met Gala.

However it didn't go off without a hitch, as her grand Met Gala entrance was blocked by angry climate change protestors who laid in front of her vehicle.

But the small disruption didn't stop the billionaire from arriving on the red carpet and stunning an off-the-shoulder leather dress.

The best dressed of the night included Met vet Kim, who wowed in an incredible pearl dress, as she seemingly revisiting her Playboy look from 2007 by accident.

Kim wore custom Schiaparelli, covered in 50,000 pearls that were hand-strung and draped onto her body.

The mother of four revealed that she wanted pearls because 'what is more Karl' than 'iconic Chanel pearls,' she said during her interview on Vogue.com's livestream.

Fundraiser: The ball's theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The late German designer was Chanel's long-time creative director. He passed at age 85 in 2019

Oh no: The decision to honor Karl sparked controversy given the many offensive remarks he has made over the years, from slamming the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage

Oh dear: '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

Nice: Along with the Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who runs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala was co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer

Stars: Pregnant Rihanna, Gisele and Emily Ratajkowski also honored Karl in their statement gowns as they brought their A-game to the red carpet

Great: Last year, the 2022 MET Gala alone raised a grand total of $17.4 million, reported Billboard 

Exclusive: This year the price of admission was raised from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page Six . But even if you have the funds, that doesn't guarantee you entry into the party

Pregnant Rihanna, Gisele and Emily Ratajkowski also honored Karl in their statement gowns as they brought their A-game to the red carpet.

Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent attendee, announced she would not be attending the party this year. 'I will be watching,' she said, according to People.

As for Wintour's role in the bash, Vogue's editor-in-chief organizes the party and oversees the guest list and even the menu. 

She has served as the Met Gala's chairwoman since 1994 and continues to serve look after look at every event.