180cm Giant Cat in New York... Stars Show Off Unique Fashion Styles

Metropolitan Museum of Art Charity Show 'Met Gala'
Jennie, Song Hye-kyo... Cat Fashion Jared Leto, etc.

One of the most famous events in the fashion world, New York's 'Met Gala,' attracted global attention with the appearance of K-pop and K-drama stars such as BLACKPINK's Jennie and actress Song Hye-kyo, alongside international celebrities.

According to foreign media including The New York Times on the 1st (local time), celebrities from around the world gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York, for the 'Met Gala 2023' event, showcasing fashion and style that matched the theme.

The Met Gala is a fundraising event started in 1948 to support the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and to celebrate the opening of its annual exhibition.

Famous figures invited from various fields such as culture, politics, and economy freely dress according to the year's dress code and ascend the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, receiving the spotlight from international press.

This year's event chose the theme "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" in honor of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's chief designer who passed away in 2019. The dress code was "clothes honoring Karl," but it was not mandatory.

Every year, the unique outfits of stars attract attention, and this year's Met Gala featured a variety of eye-catching and bold costumes.

Jared Leto Transformed into a Cat

Jared Leto Photo by AFP Yonhap News

First, actor Jared Leto, who played the villain Joker in DC Comics, surprised people by appearing at the event wearing a large cat mask.

However, people quickly realized that he had transformed into Choupette, Lagerfeld's pet cat and advertising model with many fans.

Rihanna Transformed into a Rose

Rihanna [Photo by Reuters Yonhap News]

Singer Rihanna appeared in a white dress covered with roses, then removed her coat to reveal her pregnant figure, becoming a hot topic.

Silver Body Paint, Rapper Lil Nas X

American rapper Lil Nas X [Photo by AFP]

There was also someone who surprised people by appearing wearing only underwear. American rapper Lil Nas X, a Grammy Award winner, reportedly spent 10 hours getting silver body paint all over his body to walk the red carpet that day. He was wrapped in sparkling pearls and crystals, capturing all eyes.

Another Cat, Doja Cat

Doja Cat [Image source=AFP Yonhap News]

American rapper Doja Cat, attending the Met Gala for the first time, also transformed into Choupette. She appeared wearing a hood with cat ears and a dress covered with bead decorations, showing off a seductive figure.

Chanel Vintage Style Dress, Jennie

BLACKPINK Jennie [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

That day, Jennie appeared wearing a simple black-and-white vintage-style Chanel dress, showcasing excellent taste and attracting all attention around the red carpet.

Among BLACKPINK members, Jennie is the second to attend the Met Gala after Ros? last year.

Fashion magazine Vogue introduced that Chanel's design team specially reinterpreted Lagerfeld's 1990 collection outfit to create the dress for Jennie. According to the magazine, Jennie is also the last Chanel "muse" personally selected by Lagerfeld before his passing.

Jennie, nicknamed the "human Chanel" because she suits Chanel so well, is currently also active as Chanel's "House Ambassador."

'The Glory' Song Hye-kyo

Song Hye-kyo [Photo by AP]

At the event, Song Hye-kyo, who recently gained global recognition as the lead in the Netflix drama "The Glory," also attended.

Song Hye-kyo, the first Korean actress to serve as an ambassador for the fashion brand Fendi, showed off an elegant figure wearing a Fendi dress.

Fendi is also a brand that Lagerfeld led as the head designer.

Model Choi Sora [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

Model Choi Sora attracted attention by wearing a suit reminiscent of Lagerfeld's attire during his lifetime, wrapped like a dress in a Thom Browne tweed coat.

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