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If you've had the first Monday in May circled on your calendar all year, you're not alone. The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, and this year's looks did *not* disappoint. 

The theme of this year's Met Gala is "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" in honor of German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019. If the name isn't ringing a bell, he's arguably most famous for being the Creative Director of Chanel for nearly forty years (1983-2019). Invitees to this year's event were simply instructed to dress "in honor of Karl."

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Dua Lipa

Looking *extra* glam and straight out of a fairytale, Dua decided to wear a vintage Chanel ballgown that looked super chic with her loose curls and simple makeup. Ofc, our eyes went straight to her 100-carat Tiffany & Co.'s Legendary Diamond necklace.

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Jenna Ortega

Jenna's channeled her inner Wednesday with this edgy (yet preppy) look. Her asymmetrical Victorian-inspired dress designed by Thom Browne incorporated Karl's signature details: tweed, pearls and bows. Our fave part is the Oxford-heels-and-sheer-tights combo.

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Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe looked *stunning* in a low-back Tory Burch gown. She pulled the look together with lavender hair, shimmery eyes and a coral lip. (Plus, the whole look is super on-brand with her love for skeletons.) 

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Halle Bailey

This ruffled Gucci dress (with so. much. sleeve. action.) gave us *major* mermaid vibes (we're counting down the days until May 26th!). From her makeup to her hair, Halle's entire look was angelic, luxe and feminine. 

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Billie Eilish

Billie shocked us with this one-of-a-kind Simone Rocha sheer and lace black dress. The high neckline complimented her long ribbon-wrapped braid. While on the carpet, she revealed that she had wanted a look with lots of different textures and layers—which she definitely hit right on the mark. We also can't get over her interview *and* friendship with it-girl Emma Chamberlain.

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Maya Hawke

The standout part of this bridal-inspired look was the dramatic long white coat. Maya dazzled in a floral-embellished Prada mini dress and matching coat. Our fave part? Her perfectly touseled waves and bangs.

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Emma Chamberlain

The red carpet host did it again. Emma chose to rock a matching set from Miu Miu that featured a cropped blazer and high-leg slit. Her look was extra classic with a blue headband and diamond accessories. Time to go rewatch her reunion interview with Jack Harlow (our fave duo).

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by Maddy Phillips and Riley Yates | 5/2/2023