Lily Collins Delivers the Chicest Homage to Karl Lagerfeld at Met Gala 2023

Lily Collins used her ensemble at the Met Gala 2023 to pay homage to Karl Lagerfeld. See the Emily in Paris star's classic look:

By Tierney Bricker May 02, 2023 12:03 AMTags
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We are saying "oui oui!" to this look.

Lily Collins made her beloved Emily in Paris character proud when she hit the red carpet at the Met Gala 2023. For the May 1 event at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lily committed to the night's theme, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," by paying tribute to the late fashion designer. (See every star as they ascend the steps of the Met here.)

The 34-year-old rocked a dramatic two-piece look designed by Vera Wang that included a white bustier top and a black skirt that read "KARL" in large silver letters on the back. To complete her outfit, the Cinderella star sported sleeves on her elbows, moody dark red lip and a showstopping Cartier diamond necklace. 

Hours before hitting the steps, Lily took to Instagram to honor Karl, posting a photo of herself wearing a t-shirt featuring the Chanel creative director, who passed away in 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer.

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Lily captioned the pic, "Everything Karl today..."

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When Vogue announced its theme, the magazine said the museum's exhibit would "explore the artistic methodology and stylistic vocabulary of Karl Lagerfeld's designs through recurring themes across more than 65 years, from the 1950s to his final collection in 2019."

To honor Karl, Vogue noted that the theme will give its "esteemed guests" the opportunity to "to salute one of fashion's greats, and from our perspective, the theme has multiple, wondrous ways into it."

It's safe to say Lily understood the assignment. 

See every look from the Met Gala 2023:

Kylie Jenner

In Jean Paul Gaultier

Gigi Hadid

In Givenchy

Cardi B

In Thom Browne

Kim Kardashian

In Schiaparelli

Rihanna

In Valentino

Bad Bunny

In Jacquemus

Gisele Bundchen

In Chanel SS07 Couture

Maluma

In BOSS

Lizzo

In Chanel

Pedro Pascal

In Valentino

Cara Delevingne

In Karl Lagerfeld

Jared Leto

In Karl Lagerfeld

Jennifer Lopez

In Ralph Lauren

Jenna Ortega

In Thom Browne

Paris Hilton

In Marc Jacobs

Viola Davis

In Valentino

Anne Hathaway

In Atelier Versace

Doja Cat

In Oscar de la Renta

Billie Eilish

In custom Simone Rocha with Cartier jewelry

Kendall Jenner

In Marc Jacobs

Margot Robbie

In Chanel

Letitia Wright

In Prada

Bradley Cooper

Janelle Monae

In Thom Browne

Daisy Edgar-Jones

In Gucci and Bucherer Fine Jewellery

Mindy Kaling

In Simkhai

A$AP Rocky

In Gucci

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

In Valentino

Nicola Peltz Beckham

In Valentino

Jessica Chastain

In Gucci

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Don't miss E!'s Live From E!: 2024 Met Gala red carpet Monday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. for every must-see moment from fashion's biggest night. And tune in to E! News Tuesday, May 7, at 11 p.m. for a full recap of every jaw-dropping look and all the behind-the-scenes moments.