The Met Gala Honors Karl Lagerfeld For 2023
The Met Gala is famously known as the year’s biggest fashion event, which happens on the first Monday of May
Victoria Liotta
The Met Gala is famously known as the year’s biggest fashion event, which happens on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Every year Anna Wintour hosts a theme for guests to dress up to, this year celebrating the work of the late Karl Lagerfeld. Attendees looks must be “in honor of Karl,” kicking off the Costume Institute exhibition at the Met, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Undoubtedly, we can expect stunning inspiration walking along the carpet this evening as Lagerfeld has designed for many houses including Balmain, Chanel, Fendi, a brand of his own, and more.
Get A Front Row Look At The Carpet
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As usual, Vogue will be live streaming the event (well, the carpet) so fans near and far can be awed by the creative looks. Hosting will be La LA Anthony, Derek Blasberg, Chloe Fineman, and special correspondent Emma Chamberlain.
As for what goes on inside well, that’s a secret. All guests must abide by a no phone policy so naturally, no social media (unless your Kylie Jenner and break the rules). What we do know is that the event typically included a high-profiler performer and guests have the opportunity to explore the Met’s new exhibition before sitting down together for dinner.
Be A Met Gala Guest Of Your Own
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Who needs a ticket to the Met Gala when you can host your own right?
Met Gala watch parties are the second best place to be if you don’t have an invite to the event itself. And, what’s a party without a few theme-inspired cocktails? Instead of bringing red carpet looks to your best pal’s soiree, show up with red carpet cocktails that’ll impress just as much.
- American Warewolf
Inspired by the 2021 Met Gala theme: “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz St. George Terroir Gin
1 oz Bruto Americano
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
Directions: Stir all ingredients with ice to chill, then strain into a rocks glass and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary
- Naked & Famous
Inspired by the 2019 Met Gala, ‘Camp: Notes in Fashion’, with a colorful, refreshing spin on a Mezcal cocktail, garnished with a camp-y lemon
Ingredients:
1 1/4oz. Dos Hombres Mezcal
1/4oz. Aperol
1/4oz. Chartreuse yellow
1/4oz. Fresh lemon juice
Directions: Add all ingredients in a mixing tin with ice. Shake and strain into a child coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist
- Honey, Glow.
Inspired by De Soi’s very own Katy Perry’s ~glowing~ chandelier look in 2019
Ingredients:
1 can of Golden Hour
1 tablespoon of honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup sparkling water or soda water
Orange slices and mint leaves
Directions: Fill a glass with ice cubes and combine Golden Hour, honey, fresh orange juice, and sparkling/ soda water and garnish with a spring of mint and an orange slice.
- Rosa Regale Sunshine:
Inspired by Rihanna’s iconic 2015 Met Gala look
Ingredients
1.00 oz. Rum
1.00 oz. Monin Mango Puree
1.00 oz. Pineapple Juice
4.00 oz. Rosa Regale Sparkling White
Directions: Shake all ingredients except Rosa Regale Sparkling White with ice Strain over fresh ice in Pint/Cooler Glass and top with Rosa Regale Sparkling White and garnish with lime wheel.
- High Tea with the King
Inspired by the 2018 Met Gala theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination
Created By Random Ward, Woodford Reserve Texas Brand Ambassador
Ingredients:
1 oz brown butter fat washed Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1 oz Woodford Reserve Rye
1/4 oz Earl Gray Rich Simple Syrup
2.5 mL Woodford Reserve Sorghum & Sassafras bitters
Served with brown butter scones with a bourbon glaze.
Brown butter fat wash: Melt 1 stick of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly and observe until milk solids brown and there is a distinctly nutty aroma. Pour directly into 2 cups of Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Allow to infuse overnight in the fridge. Strain off after a minimum of 10 hours (coffee filter).
Earl Gray Syrup: Brew very strong Earl Gray tea. I used 2 teabags for 200g of hot water. Add 400g of white granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir until dissolved. (this is a 2:1 rich simple syrup)