Magic, mood, and major moments were the true themes of the 2023 Met Gala

The theme of the 2023 Met Gala may be a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, but as always, the magic of fashion is the true star — as is Serena Williams’ big news!

Chanel. Balmain. Chloé. Patou. H&M. OK, one of these brands may not be like the others, but they all have one designer in common: Karl Lagerfeld. However one may feel about the late designer’s

Updated: Monday, 5/1/23 at 10:50 p.m., ET: We happily stand corrected! The ever-fashionable — and very fashionably late — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky did grace the Met Gala with their presence this year. The bad gal arrived in all white, wearing a hooded cloak covered in faux camellias (a Chanel signature) over a strappy white gown with a dramatic train, reportedly by Valentino. She finished off the look with white fingerless opera gloves and playful sunglasses. A$AP complemented the look in a suit jacket and leather tie over an exaggerated red plaid kilt and jewel-studded jeans, reportedly by Gucci.

A$AP Rock and Rihanna attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photos: Getty Images)

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