The Met Gala, the exclusive star-studded fundraiser and one of fashion’s most-anticipated events of the year, has arrived, and fans can get a front-row seat to the action right here.
Celebrity arrivals and their incredible outfits are arguably the highlight of the evening, with fashion lovers hoping to catch a glimpse of celebs posing on the steps that lead into the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Where can you watch the 2023 Met Gala as A-listers arrive on Monday, May 1? Follow along beginning at 5 p.m. CST on the NBC Chicago News streaming channel on the following platforms for the latest on Met Gala arrivals, best and worst looks, celebrity interviews, and more:
- Peacock
- Roku: Channel 4114
- Samsung TV Plus: Channel 1035
- Xumo
What is the Met Gala?
The Met Gala is a high-profile fundraiser event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The event usually marks the debut of the institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
Each year, the charity event rakes in “eight-figure sums,” Vogue says.
What is the Met Gala’s theme?
The year’s star-studded event is all about iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and the dress code is “in honor of Karl.”
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Andrew Bolton, the institute’s Wendy Yu Curator in Charge, will examine Lagerfeld’s work throughout the decades it spans. Lagerfeld worked with major brands such as Balmain and Chanel. Bolton’s curated exhibit will feature more than 150 pieces, with some being accompanied by Lagerfeld’s original sketches.
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