Met Gala 2023 live updates: Get set for fashion's big night

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion’s biggest night is just hours away — after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow The Associated Press for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala. We’ll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet and behind the scenes.

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what’s the deal with karl lagerfeld

The late fashion designer’s choice of subject is not without controversy, with some criticizing her unflatteringly critical comments on a variety of topics, including xenophobic and fatphobic comments. AP Entertainment Writer Leanne Itelli, who will be anchoring our coverage tonight, breaks down the designer’s multifaceted legacy.

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What to expect from this year’s Met Gala

This year’s theme centers around the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”. Given that Lagerfeld was, of course, a fashion designer, you can expect a lot of eye-catching looks.

The guest list is heavily guarded, but leaks escape every year. Check out our guide to the 2023 Met Gala to see who might walk those iconic stairs tonight, brought to you by AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck (who’ll also bring you one of the rare dispatches from inside the event).

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how to watch the met gala

The livestream begins at 6:30 PM Eastern on Vogue.com. But the AP can give you a first look at what to expect — check back here in the late afternoon for a livestream of the departure from the Mark Hotel, a nearby venue where many stars prepare for the gala.

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