THE MET GALA SUCKED (2023 Met Gala Fashion Roast)

The 2023 MET Gala has come and gone, and well I wish it had gone rather faster, considering the lack of care or interest most of the celebrities put into it. The MET Gala exhibit “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” was celebrated with a red carpet attended by the world of celebrity and fashion’s elite. But the theme of the red carpet “In honor of Karl” was certainly followed loosely. Celebrities arrived wearing poor imitations of Karl Lagerfeld’s work at Chanel, while neglecting his work at Fendi, Patou, Balmain, and Chloé so severely it was almost sickening. What was supposed to be an exciting and easy theme to follow, was obviously just too hard.
MET Gala 2023 Karl Lagerfeld Theme: • The SCANDALOUS Life of...
0:00 Introduction
1:09 Anna Wintour & Bill Nighy - Chanel
2:25 Anne Hathaway - Versace
3:49 Bad Bunny - Jacquemus
5:13 Billie Eilish - Simone Rocha
6:55 Cardi B - Chen Peng
8:26 Doja Cat - Oscar de la Renta
10:36 Dua Lipa - Chanel
12:42 Emma Chamberlain - Miu Miu
14:03 Gigi Hadid - Givenchy
15:10 Ice Spice - Balmain
17:00 Janelle Monae - Thom Browne
18:49 Jared Leto
18:55 Jenna Ortega - Thom Browne
20:43 Jennie Kim - Chanel
22:34 Kendall Jenner - Marc Jacobs
23:39 Kim Kardashian - Schiaparelli
25:13 Kylie Jenner - Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann
26:13 Lil Nas X - Pat McGrath
27:45 Lizzo - Chanel
28:51 Margot Robbie - Chanel
29:50 Michaela Coel - Schiaparelli
32:02 Nicole Kidman - Chanel
33:16 Rihanna & A$AP Rocky
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[@rebecky5ever]

Someone said they wish theme would have been Vivienne Westwood and honestly I agree it would have been amazing

[@viv7795]

Apparently she passed after the theme was decided and that’s why. Don’t quote me on it though.

[@sherylbeamer7189]

I love that Karl was honored👏🏻🥰

[@josegabrielsilva5221]

I’m gonna print your comment and send to Anna in an envelope. We need to honor the late Vivienne ASAP

[@stunnaboy3021]

That’s like the most basic option right now lol

[@shutitdown1026]

Maybe next year 🤞

[@marietheotaku94]

I think the biggest reason why the event felt so bland was the carpet, it washed out all those white and beige outfits

[@reikun86]

yeah what's up with all the award shows going beige carpet? Is it easier to wash or something?

[@brie9119]

That’s a great point! I also felt like everyone really played it safe this year- snore 💤

[@ryanallen2647]

@@brie9119 yeah the theme was so easy too

[@baby.nay.]

@@reikun86 they must chop that shit up later and resell it to slumlords like mine . They can prolly move that beige faster 😂

[@baby.nay.]

I felt so bad for everyone wearing white … and what was up with those 3d glasses colored stripes , I have sensitive eyes and it was fuckin wit my eyes lol … I have no idea what those stripes had to do with any of Karl’s work , I’m a fan and I can’t think of the reference?

[@iridescentdemon]

the thing i've noticed about kpop idol fashion is the stylists will do all kinds of fun things for stage outfits, music videos, and sometimes for korean award shows, but when they go overseas and have a chance to show out they tend to play it safe; they lose the fun experimental side of kpop out of fear of not being taken seriously or something, and it's sad and disappointing

[@AUGHHHHHBBG]

Right like it's sad

[@hinokaichikunn4140]

Cant blame them, westerns LOVE to attack them for NO reason. Im glad they play it “safe” and instead go all out for their own country/Asian events instead 😊

[@user-wn1gq9gs6z]

That's mostly because these kpop idols aren't being personally invited to the met gala. They are being invited through the fashion brands they are ambassadors for, and they aren't given much freedom in the outfits they wear. The fashion house chooses the outfits for them and which is why the 'creative, fun' styles kpop is known for are missing. Kpop idols have been wearing bland, off-the-rack style outfits whenever they attend the Met Gala and that's not going to change unless one of them becomes a big enough name in the fashion industry and gets an invite directly from Anna Wintour or something.

[@hinokaichikunn4140]

@@user-wn1gq9gs6z That’s the biggest BS since 99% of the people invited to the Met Gala are from Fashion Houses the 1% if people who are RICH enough to buy a ticket. BLACKPINK are the BIGGEST FASHION ICONS every year and in the WHOLE of K-pop

[@mymasmith7848]

What also happens in Kworld though is that all the award shows especially for acting and movies and TV, the guys are in tuxes or dark suits and the ladies are all in long white dresses like bridal style.

[@elsasalah]

Hot take: It was rude of Rihanna to make people wait this long for her, its unprofessional and egoistic and was not a slayyy or girl boss moment.

[@Lola-wf3de]

Facts like you can make them wait a bit but not 2 freakin hours!!! These people are working jeez

[@roddo1955]

I think its stupid to wait 2 hrs. She knows the way in.

[@lalapooh3264]

Maybe she had arranged to arrive at that time since she's pregnant and probably didn't wanna be caught up in the crowd

[@dorcaswinter8296]

100% agree. As someone who has worked in the high-end industries, its not just annoying but it honestly makes everyones live extremely difficult when someone decides to do their own thing and not stick to the event plans.

[@popoff7808]

*Madonna enters the chat*

[@annebanga5832]

The way people are genuinely scared to say that they didn't like rihanna's outfit just because its rihanna.....

[@johntucker9326]

Exactly. It looked more like homage to Charmin.

[@AmeerahMuhammad]

Exactly. Last year’s look too. I said what I said.

[@nixie_moon]

I usually love her looks being in my top 3 every year but hated this look

[@estherluciano9623]

Tbh her pregnancy reveal look (the big pink vintage coat and Chanel accessories) was waaaaay better

[@jahhaja1148]

I don't like when she wears the florals on her head but her dress is cute

[@katiefranke3]

Anne Hathaway slayed, shes just getting more and more attractive every time she steps out I swear

[@barbiquearea]

She never disappoints.

[@victoriadiesattheend.8478]

She slayed so hard. It was Versace does Karl's Chanel, it was perfection....the diamond choker at her neck was exactly what the outfit wanted, and her hair looked great. I notice that Anne isn't one of these celebrities that wears a stunning dress but doesn't do anything with their hair. She always has a hairstyle and I appreciate that extra oomph of effort.

[@lalaland7961]

She gives me modern Audrey Hepburn ❤

[@manateerules]

AMY WHINEHOUSE ...

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

Seriously! Holy shit she looks STUNNING. I have to pay more attention to this woman!

[@memento81]

I love how you gave Jared Leto's stunt outfit exactly the amount of attention it deseverd. A quick eyeroll, a scoff and let's go back to the adult's table.

[@sierra7202]

I think it's a slap to The Met Gala and to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld. I know it's a fashion show. But this event had a theme to honor someone. The Met Gala is a prestigious event. What happened to being glamorous, classy, standing out with grace and beauty. Showing up in exquisite dresses and looking amazing. In the past many men have looked distinguished, charming, handsome and on point. You can do all that without showing up in a Halloween costume or damn cat outfit like Jared Leto. They should throw him out if you show up it a costume. It's not Halloween. He's a great looking guy with an amazing body who looks stylish and handsome in a suit. I like Lil Nas but showed up in something you might see in a music video, maybe at New Year's Eve at a party or Halloween. Lil Nas has a fantastic body and he enjoys showing it off. He's a sexy man with an amazing body who could have gone elegant, stylish and found a way to show his body. He could have worn a dress and I would have respected him more. He probably would have looked fabulous. I think shows like this should set some limits as to what you can and can't wear. I believe in creativity, imagination, being different and having flare. I believe in wanting to stand out. I just don't understand going way overboard and not complying with the theme of the event to honor the Karl. I know how much Karl loved & adored his cat. I don't think he would approve of Jared attire unless it was a costume party. I've heard from many other fashion designers who worked with Karl, his friends and those that knew him really well, have said, that Karl would have disapproved of Jared look for the Met that night. Karl adored his cat but the Met Gala isn't the place to wear a costume. It's wear you display your style and art. I don't understand Doja Cat outfit but I can see that she was trying to honor Karl in a respectful way. It's was a mix between a incredible stunning gorgeous dress & a little bit costume. She clearly tried to make an effort. Some of the people at the Gala made me wonder if there were any mirrors around. These people are all gorgeous!!! They have the best designers, stylists, make-up artists, hairdressers and anyone else they need. I don't understand how NOT A SINGLE ONE PERSON SAID, HOLD UP A MINUTE! YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHANGE. Honey, I love you but if you go outside wearing that someone going to think you're insane for sure.

[@espeon871]

@@sierra7202 the cat is a reference to Karls cat choupette

[@memento81]

@@espeon871 we know that is the intention, but how stupid is that to begin with? Do you think Lagerfeld thought of his cat as fashionable? Do you think he would have had anything positive to say about people who show up as his cat when they are tasked to appear with a look that is influenced by his work in fashion? The cat looks were misguided stunts that fell flat.

[@tanyachef]

I love how he called him an asshole. Which he is

[@TeaLinnea]

​@@sierra7202 ​@Sierra Jared and Karl were close though so Im sure he knows whats acceptable than a random person like you, hence why no one reacted to it. If you wanna judge people get yourself famous and go to the Met gala instead of hiding behind a screen with your opinions 😂

[@blushface]

Kim looks like she's just wearing her shapewear with some pearls draped over it. 😅

[@lenusniq_9746]

That shapewear totally ruined the look for me.

[@user-le5bb9pe5n]

Horrible look.

[@user-le5bb9pe5n]

So horrible.

[@onlinegirl3491]

This was like the easiest theme ever and they still couldn't 💀

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

Hahaha right?? 😂

[@naylani7790]

I actually feel like a lot more people were technically on theme this year but the problem was that a lot of these same people also had some basic and blah looks. I wish more people pulled inspiration from other houses and brands besides Chanel hence why a lot of their looks felt boring.

[@onlinegirl3491]

@@naylani7790 you're right i mean they weren't off theme by a whole it just lacked the whole gala feeling

[@91danasmith]

I feel like most of these celebs don't actually have a say in what they'll be wearing, seems like the designers just tell them ok you'll be wearing this and that's it

[@yay-cat]

You guys say that every year 😂

[@annasibert2958]

Anne Hathaway can do no wrong recently. Like honestly so many of her looks have been memorable and amazing. This Versace dress is no exception and has the theme written all over it. Definitely a favorite.

[@reikun86]

I still can't get over her Armani Prive dress at Cannes. I don't see square sequins too often.

[@ellieg91]

*Anne Hathaways stylist

[@ashtonb7931]

@@ellieg91 and anne.

[@ellieg91]

@@ashtonb7931 I mean Anne herself said she credits her stylist cause she comes up with all the looks but sure pop off. Like do you remember how she used to dress before Erin became her stylist? So bffr

[@marinara5000]

She's absolute perfection.. Did anyone else think Anna Wintour was hanging out w Bill Nye the science guy, or am I a problem?

[@scarletdemonss]

Tom Browne and Donatella were the only designers that really paid respect to the theme keeping Karl's influence with a touch of their own brands. And Doja look was literally groundbreaking

[@hopewilliams4380]

Nicole Kidman deserved more praise for this look. Absolutely stunning and evoked emotion in us that remember when the iconic No.5 the Film made its debut

[@QueenCuddlePuff]

She's a beauty

[@science4ever025]

Loved the gown, but not with black shoes.

[@lynnkellaway]

That dress would have looked way better with a RED carpet. I mean, the whole theme, but this dress in particular.

[@bressart464]

And Jared Leto as Choupette!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@christinamerry366]

Someday some celebrities will realize that this is a costume ball. COSTUME. Not a boring black dress.

[@bluesoulsearcher5424]

EXACTLY!

[@kellystan4597]

Kendall looked like a magician’s assistant 🥴

[@scarlettpheonix286]

Zatanna be like😂

[@jesswueb9505]

lololol omg

[@Jrj71025]

Frrrrr

[@fr3agy]

OMGGGGGG HAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAAH

[@sakurasai781]

Lmaoooo

[@musje.]

Karl would have been disappointed. Honoring Karl Lagerfeld is not just wearing Chanel or wearing something that looks like Chanel etc. There are so many things that could have been referenced to. F.e. he's from Hamburg/Germany. You could have create something like a classic fisherman shirt that is typical for that area with a square collar, a bit like a uniform, but as a dress made out of tweed.

[@audreyjk2404]

You’re genuinely the only person I respect and look forward too when it comes to fashion reviews. You have real knowledge of fashion and it’s history unlike most people on tik tok reviewing met looks.

[@g0lddustt29]

Could you imagine how next-level Doja could have made the look with blue contacts? I'd have died.

[@TherealHoffypoffy]

YES!

[@floralendurance]

And exaggerated whiskers!

[@AbsolutAlim]

Omg yes

[@yespls4184]

Doja Cat just kind of annoys me. She's always doing way too much and it's tacky

[@pustelnicaa]

​@@yespls4184 it's high fashion, it's supposed to be art. I think everybody should go out of their way and do something creative bc what's interesting in pretty models in boring dresses

[@yespls4184]

Imagine being as gorgeous as Margot Robbie, but your stylists are doing their jobs so badly that you look plain..

[@fangal12]

Even in that gorgeous dress that fit her to a T, she still looks like a tired soccer mom playing dress up

[@bbx7739]

Every. Single. Time. 😢

[@B0WIETVC15]

Well at least they are consistent(ly awful). I think they hate her and are sabotaging her career by making sure she is as forgettable as possible whenever she leaves the house for a red carpet.

[@dorsismith4163]

3😮❤​@@bbx7739

[@x3danimatos]

Sadly we can not even be excited for her barbie red carpet looks. Such an opportunity to be iconic.

[@thatpersonyoudidntknowexis149]

The simpleness of 20:47 Jennie's dress looks more like it's for occasions like a prom or a wedding invitee rather than a met gala outfit... Don't get me wrong. She looks stunning. But the outfit feels so.... not well thought...

[@7.5Mviews]

I think the Met gala needs to publish wardrobe guidelines with each theme so the attendees will know how to dress for the event.

[@powersquirrel8156]

It definitely felt like people thought the theme was Chanel instead of Karl Lagerfeld.

[@m.layla4136]

I think they should have done an "In Memoriam" theme. We lost quite a few fashion designers recently. I think it would have opened it up to celebrate people like Vivian Westwood and others. It would be more open to interpretation, instead of the straight forward theme they ended up doing. This year was a little "blah" for me.

[@beluugawhale]

moderngurlz said the same

[@sigisings]

This show and most shows are planned so far in advance that it would be impossible to include recently lost artists fairly. Karl's fashion dominance was such that who could really follow that act.

[@NeeLi-qu1hn]

this event is so much more than a red carpet. The Mcqueen one was over a year after he died

[@yenh1144]

I just commented this, def! I got the thought from modern gurlz

[@ophilianecr]

WESTWOOD. Vivienne WESTWOOD.

[@Karolsstudio]

Jennie Kim stylist thought she was going to her grandma’s dinner 🍲 🥘

[@karlitop7497]

LOL Ice Spice legit found out she was going to the Met Gala in less than 24 hours. She legit had zero time to get a full full custom look

[@nousersnamesleft]

The men actually brought it this year. I was surprised.

[@BarbJoT]

One brought a little too much! 😂

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Bad Bunny’s look was very cool

[@en2186]

​@@KatieLHall-fy1hw Yessss bad bunny and I also liked jared leto's outfit. Lil nas was disturbing

[@serialkitscher]

@@en2186 Jared's look was so lazy imo. In comparison Bryan Tyree Henry, Shai Alexander and Diddy did a far better job

[@serialkitscher]

And while not a lewk, I thought Taika looked SO hot gah damn

[@somewhereonlyweknow2814]

Billie Eilish's outfit looks like something Helena Bonham Carter would wear on any random Tuesday... and that is a compliment to HBC, my queen.

[@hollystiener16]

I think Billie looked like a mess. It was my pick for worst dressed

[@timilee374]

@@ddt6352😭😭😭😭

[@everythingisawesome2903]

​@@ddt6352 It's ok not everyone can have good taste, you make the world balanced.

[@hollystiener16]

@@timilee374 It is a scammer that replied. She just posted the same thing to you under a different name.

[@espeon871]

@@hollystiener16 free speech but not free from consequences, not everyone has taste and thats fine they just also have to learn how to think before they speak

[@LadyLyricz18]

I loved how you gave a dash of history of Karl while explaining the outfits so we are able to understand the connection of the pieces ❤❤❤

[@QuoteBlink]

Timestamp for those mentioned: 1) 1:09 *Anna Wintour & Bill Nighy - Chanel* 2) 2:25 *Anne Hathaway - Versace* 3) 3:49 Bad Bunny - Jacquemus 4)5:13 *Billie Eilish - Simone Rocha* 5) 6:55 Cardi B - *Chen Peng* 6) 8:26 Doja Cat - Oscar de la Renta 7) 10:36 *Dua Lipa - Chanel* 8) 12:42 *Emma Chamberlain - Miu Miu* 9) 14:03 Gigi Hadid - Givenchy 10) 15:10 *Ice Spice - Balmain* 11) 17:00 *Janelle Monae - Thom Browne* 12) 18:49 Jared Leto 13) 18:55 *Jenna Ortega - Thom Browne* *14) **20:43** JENNIE KIM - CHANEL* 15) 22:34 Kendall Jenner - Marc Jacobs 16) 23:39 Kim Kardashian - *Schiaparelli* 17) 25:13 Kylie Jenner - *Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann* 18) 26:13 Lil Nas X - Pat McGrath 19) 27:45 Lizzo - *Chanel* 20) 28:51 *Margot Robbie - Chanel* 21) 29:50 Michaela Coel - Schiaparelli 22) 32:02 *Nicole Kidman - Chanel* 23) 33:16 *Rihanna & A$AP Rocky*

[@RangeGleasry]

I’m only now realizing this the video presentation is alphabetical

[@RandomSwiftie13]

Why do you have some names with different fonts? That's just weird...

[@aucrux]

@@RandomSwiftie13 Because she is a kpopie.

[@RandomSwiftie13]

@@aucrux not just that one, there are others too

[@Coffeegirl739]

Dua Lipa had a dress that I literally love. Princess perfect dress of my childchood dreams and still going strong ❤

[@oblimistic]

Cardi B did a better job in honoring Karl than many. Go girl

[@gautamig1546]

That’s what I’m thinking, also she wore newer designers.

[@jessicajones8872]

Love it🔥

[@merrywalsh2809]

Her poses were fire too.

[@xtra4life3]

I LOVED Cardi B’s outfit . It almost looked sculpted. Very modern very Lagerfeld. And as usual she was having a blast ! I LOVE seeing her at the Met .

[@devangib3968]

Everytime

[@goldappleberry]

Something about this Met gala was just really not exciting

[@Paligirl19999]

Our favorite celebrities weren't there.

[@bobajob13]

It’s like everyone involved forgot that this was a 60 year career with many things to pull from for inspiration and everyone chose the man’s personal style as influence, which wasn’t interesting to begin with, and the most interesting take on it was Rocky with the tartan which isn’t even a Karl design. No fur, no Chloé, no coloured tweed. It was a shame. Shout out to Thom browne though.

[@merioceann]

Maybe bc blake lively wasn't there

[@mnels5214]

I think the dresses were great but then they stopped there, not a lot of styling...which seems a miss for Karl Lagerfeld, who never met a layered necklace he didn't like.

[@grilledsleaze]

The theme…. it simply doesn’t inspire the possibility of some really avant-garde out-there looks like past seasons have been able to do

[@evastood4539]

28:48 Chris Clemons made a really good point about this dress saying how the pearls should have been in proportion to Lizzos size cause otherwise the tiny pearls look cheap.

[@rvsone1629]

The amount of people calling that boring Jennie dress great just because they pulled an archive look is making me feel like Black Pink is a social experiment about how much corporate brainwash can regular people ignore before they call the industry bluff. They're pretty girls whose personalities are entirely crafted on LVMH houses that invested in their company right before their debut, that's it. Other than a few cool stage outfits, they dress bland, their music is bland, they are just talented enough to not stand out in a bad way but also not in a good way.

[@nevereverigoteyesonyou8377]

I was shocked by the amount of people ( mostly their fandom ) called rose's look iconic last year 😂LOL I mean as you said they n their company can do much better but they know they don't need to put any efforts and can still go viral, be it recycled music, lazy choreo, stage presence depending on girl's mood, uninteresting interviews, 0 variety shows skills, boring personalities, etc ( yes they do well with styling/costume/make up so that brands keep coming in)

[@blendadermaku2613]

This.. THISSSS OMGGG U ATEEE!😮‍💨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blendadermaku2613]

Like fr they r carzy people! It's unbelivable the amount of harrasement and hate l got when l expressed my opinion about Jennies look! Like l was reacting to all of the looks not just hers and l just expressed my opinion, cause l genuenly don't really love the look and l think it is boring for THE MET GALA! Yoo... PEOPLE WENT CRAZYYYYY! They were acting as if l killed one of their family member or smth!

[@blendadermaku2613]

And they were not just a dozen of people nor hundreds! THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE R LIKE THAT! Its just so sag the way they made them crazy! Tbh even their music is way to mid!☠️

[@beyivy691]

THANK YOU. Jennie and Rose both looked bland PERIOD. I cant believe that the overhype is going until the Met Gala. Rose and Jennie had forgettable looks, Jennie at least looked decent but Rose showed up like she was going to a party and not to the freaking Met Gala, their fans ofc would NEVER EVER admit that they looked bad or too bland and would always hype them up. Also it's TRUE that blackpink literally have no personality other than their brand deals, the only thing they talk about in their songs and interviews is the respective houses they endorse. They are heavily manufactured with 0 personality, enough talent to impress this new generation that has vey low standards and too much media play. Their music alone would have NEVER got them where they are today if it wasnt for the Brand deals and becoming house ambassadors at around 3 years in the industry all at the same time. Also they really dont have that great of a fashion sense except maybe Jennie and even Jennie doesnt experiment with her style and only sticks to the LA Girl style. Before they became house Ambassadors Lisa and Rose probably had the worst fashion sense in the group and you can tell when they chose their own outfits during performances and the outfits get so much backlash by the fans even though the fans dont know that their girls picked their own outfits. We were made to think that they were super famous because their songs were good, we were made to think that their exceptional fashion style is what landed them a contract with the famous fashion houses, we were made to think that they were good perfromers, we were made to think that they have a good personality and are funny and all. It's all manipulation from the media and the fans should really stop coming for anyone that doesnt kiss Blackpink's ass because its getting tiring.

[@ruminationstation4200]

This year really seems to emphasize how little fashion history matters to the attendees/stylists. "Oh its karl? Lets do a lazy interpretation of chanel but mostly the stuff that came from coco herself". Almost none of it actually emphasized what he brought to the brand, and it's like everybody forgot he worked anywhere else.

[@ehlohimwhil5762]

Just proves that people pretend to know fashion I truly believe nothing matters in this generation (in any industry ,especially in fashion and music) everyone and everything is damn near half ass

[@B0WIETVC15]

It's a very high bar.

[@dancefreak14100]

I actually think it's mostly on the designers here. I don't think we can expect attendees to have fashion history knowledge unless, of course, they're fashion icons. Stylists definitely deserve some of the blame here as well because they should at least know a little fashion history to successfully do their job, but for me, if anyone should know fashion, it should be designers! A random celebrity probably is not gonna do their due diligence and research specific Karl-era house codes for the met gala because, quite frankly, that's not their job. It is, however, the job of a designer/creative director to familiarize oneself with fashion house codes and history, especially if you work at a house where Karl also worked! To me, this seemed like a lazy outing for almost all of these top fashion houses, as it seemed nobody wanted to research what Karl brought to Fendi, Chloé, Patou, or even Chanel, honestly. It was all very surface level, and I think that largely the designers' laziness is what's to blame here!

[@beckyy584]

At least Lila and Kate Moss gave some Fendi references!

[@espeon871]

@@ehlohimwhil5762 this generation does care lol as seen by the reaction by the youth to things, also the apathy is a reaction to the trajectory of things so like its warranted, the met is so mediocre cuz i think these legacy design houses r just tired like not in a bad way just like tired? Like the new designers on the carpet did well just some looks by legacies feel flat to me.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Fun fact, Anne Hathaway was also wearing a vintage hairpiece with a camellia patterned braid. I think she said it was from a Carl Lagerfeld show, but it could’ve just been from the Versace archive, I don’t entirely remember. Either way, her stylist really understood the assignment.

[@samhidalgo6271]

It was from a chanel show in 1990s something but she said *versace show during interview instead of chanel.

[@donna4047]

I also think this is the best the Eilish girl has ever looked

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

I loved her hair. She looked beautiful.

[@donna4047]

@@hoorayitsjackie6166 she's a beautiful girl so she always looks beautiful. Her hair looked like she was hanging out at home. Let's be honest here.

[@ThyCatalystRave.z]

It really was the little details that made it, imo!

[@alliekamenar4976]

Im honestly really enjoying how worked up you are getting over this. You never swear (well, not that I remember) in your videos and its nice to see how passionate you are about all this Also, I don't think I've ever seen you talk so fast either

[@johnstrickland]

Omg Luke! You were fierce - no prisoners taken! Loved your critique and commentary, especially “the toilet is jealous” had me ROFL 😂 THANK YOU. Looking forward to part II

[@zannazaraza]

The rant about Balmain with a little addition of “bullshit” in French was hilarious 😂 Thank you!

[@margaretgarana911]

I didn’t like Hadid’s outfit period

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

C’est une bouse de vache ! En français dans le texte !

[@haeriinbestgirl]

​@@tarantellalarouge7632 on dit jamais ça par contre

[@ashmews5489]

Timestamp?

[@zannazaraza]

@@ashmews5489 16:55

[@myfavoritedream2149]

Dua Lipa needed to step up hair to match that dress. Snatch it up, or femme it up, but do something. It was bridal on the runway, she looks like a Disney Princess in it.

[@maroonhorizon1693]

It was so BLAH!

[@alirodina]

This!! It was so disappointing how she was styled ... She could at least have worn the hat, at least it would have been something

[@carmenc9590]

The hair really took away from the look. If not the hat, then an updo

[@en2186]

It was so boring. And people on tiktok praising it just proved who really has some fashion sense

[@tastymedleys]

It really looked like her head was disconnected from her body in terms of styling. I'm not knowledgeable on Karl's history so I hadn't seen the original look before, so I saw Dua and was like...bleh this is an archive? Then I saw how it was styled on the runway and the look made so much more sense. She just looked like she walked in, picked out this dress, changed nothing else about her appearance and wore it to the MET gala lol.

[@grandmasfairycottage4031]

Finally caught a live video. Thank you for continuing to share all the great stuff you make.

[@maryem9225]

Hey Luke! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and them and feel like I’ve learned a lot and can identify which dress was made by which brand sometimes, but I would love to see a video where you explain the historical and current house codes of each major fashion brand. Thanks!

[@Andydandy7]

Babe wake up HauteLeMode just posted the Met Gala video!!

[@samhidalgo6271]

Anne Hathaway stole the show and the best dressed of the night.

[@maroonhorizon1693]

Yes!

[@debeenanderson6834]

She did

[@cindyesplugas3735]

Absolutely 😀

[@adrianrichards]

nope she really needed more boobage and hips to pull off this look . The standard for this look is Liz Hurley. Anne si too thin and straight for this look IMHO . It is a beautiful dress but it does not suit her

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Best dressed - Anne Hathaway Worst dressed - Rihanna

[@toughflowers5088]

As soon as I seen it was Met night, you are the first person to pop in my head cause I know you are gonna keep it real and really know fashion but I couldn't find your channel, I was tired asf. Anyways Im here and keep up the amazing work

[@triciamuir]

Wow! Great commentary on the KL tribute interpretations by the celebrities/designers. You're obviously very informed, immersed and have comprehensive style savvy knowledge. You highlighted some of my faves, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Anne Hathaway, Bad Bunny, etc, providing intricate, designer specific info that I was not aware of. Bravo! This was super fun and educational to watch!!

[@deniselorenz332]

I’ve been avoiding anything Met Gala related as best as I can just to see the looks for the first time here on your channel and hear your thoughts. Wine in hand, blanket wrapped around me, I’m ready❤️

[@amyleigh336]

Me too!

[@Hx3ney]

Same! I got my blanket no wine though

[@angelakandrack7670]

Same!!

[@hd1998.]

I got my champagne of beers 🍾🥂

[@nachoarance228]

Same! I should be like a tradition with friends 😂

[@baby.nay.]

Kendall looked like the ringmaster at the circus 🎪

[@cathyglover7718]

Bahaha 😂

[@debeenanderson6834]

Oh no 😊

[@janeanrice2975]

Thank u I thought I was the only one who thought that

[@angeliquegibbs5030]

I can't get over the school hallway vinyl carpet- it makes the balck and white designs look cartoonish and cheap or make the carpet look dirty. Let's not bring the 'champagne carpet' back ever again.

[@AlohaAlexStef]

The amount of knowledge you share with us with such a great delivery is just worth applause 👏

[@grnddesign]

This guy is next level in the knowledge of fashion and the historical references. Even the perfect pronunciation when referring to certain French terminology....super impressed with his knowledge and ability to articulate so beautifully

[@agent606]

His pronunciation has improved. It was a running joke that Luke couldn’t pronounce ANYTHING in the beginning of his channel and it was funny but not in a mean way. He’s come a long way.

[@grnddesign]

@@agent606 Really? Because even the way he says "Haute Le Mode" is impressive to me but I don't know French. So, perhaps a native French speaker would know better. But he has clearly worked on it and I really give him credit and it adds to his credibility.

[@agent606]

@@grnddesign actually the way he pronounces haute is incorrect (but that’s actually on purpose and he addressed it in the beginning, it’s really pronounced more like “hote, rhymes with coat” but he says it like “hot” because that’s how is often mispronounced) It’s very obvious that over the years his knowledge has grown tenfold and he’s really grown into himself as a KZbinr, but if you go back and watch his first few videos they’re much different tho still enjoyable and full of information.

[@espeon871]

I mean, he is a legit fashion critic so it is his job but yeah he is very knowledgeable

[@RangeGleasry]

The channel name is purposefully incorrect. Mode is féminin in French: la mode. The mispronunciation of haute as hot is tongue in cheek, Luke has mentioned that in an old video.

[@susansheldon2033]

Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Hanae Mori, Issey Miyake. Why honor as problematic a designer as Karl Lagerfeld when so many big designers died last year who were not problematic? As I read elsewhere, the theme could have been Momento Mori, with a call out to the 4 designers who died last year.

[@happygucci5094]

THIS COMMENT!!!!!!!!💯💯💯

[@Nubesitas001]

This would've been great, fr

[@joshuagraham967]

Because Karl Lagerfeld was incredibly talented and your sensitive feelings are not relevant

[@susansheldon2033]

@@joshuagraham967 And yet you watch this channel, where Luke regularly chastises celebrities who wear Dolce & Gabbana because D&G has a pattern of crude racist, homophobic, and misogynist behavior. If I look through the comments on shows where Luke calls out D&G-wearing celebrities, will I find you speaking up and letting Luke know that talent is more important than the values a person espouses? I didn't think so.

[@talitharasha8439]

say it susan!!!!!

[@christycofer1889]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You keep it real without being mean. You stay objective and don’t play favorites. This is what the world needs in more avenues than just fashion, but I do really love fashion.

[@yourlocalbuzzkill3211]

To me Lil Nas’ outfit sorta read as them seeing how popular doja’s red jewel look was and trying to recreate that. I’m not a huge doja fan but I’ll admit she has an eye for fashion and she knows how to stand out while still tying in clever themes.

[@annastephens581]

Learning Dua Lipa was wearing the '92 dress gave me a window into what my mother and all her friends were thinking when they all chose those mid 90's wedding dresses

[@yveje9720]

That beige carpet is so hideous and is really ruining all the photos. I literally can’t stop staring at it. It’s so distracting, especially with those red and blue lines.

[@kalifinch8376]

crest toothpaste

[@irinaivan2480]

I agree that Jennie's dress was too simple. Idk if it was her pick or it was picked for her and she just accepted, but definitely played too safe. I hope she can attend other ones in the future and do a better job. But I like the overall look. She looks very beautiful.

[@FlowersOfIcetor]

I adore the Jenny Ortega look and it has nothing to do with any fancy high-society gala nonsense. It gives me so much Visual Kei. It looks like something Mana would wear. It looks like she should be posed with her hand dramatically clutching at her face while she swoons over herself. It brings me so much joy

[@Sayu277]

Yessss the Mana Lolita coding!

[@LWYMMD]

Totally agree with your take on Dua’s look. The jacket and hat would’ve added to drama on the carpet and made a bigger overall Karl statement - esp since she was hosting the event. I don’t think Dua’s chosen hair style worked with that look - it went very sleeping beauty (which isn’t the vibe of Karl’s design, but as we know with Karl, if not staying true to the heritage of the house he was designing for with a given look, he advocated the new/now/next more than anything - and her hair style wasn’t particularly modern, either). Again, beautiful dress, and she was stunning, but the hair was really a miss for me. No one blew me away with an archival Chanel luck last night, sadly. Morgan Stewart posted on her IG stories last night that someone should have rocked all Chanel denim from the 80s w/ the oversized CC jewelry & accessories and I totally agree - we didn’t get any of that type of energy last night. More people tried to follow the theme than usual, which is appreciated - but it could have been unbelievable with a little more research.

[@inkyami7719]

Agreed. At least dome hairdo would've elevated the whole look.

[@Gya2foonsj]

Or like a black and white tweeded head band to match the piping on the dress?

[@inkyami7719]

At least Something! I feel like it’s a common problem at this Gala and at red carpets in general - beautiful styles, but the hair looks undone and last-minute decision half the time, adding nothing to the look

[@gracjackVEVO]

agree, also because of the basic hair it made the whole look unfinished like she just put the dress on and didn't have time to do the rest

[@MegaMaxiepad]

That jacket was part of the look for a reason. Without it, the look was just drab. Fail!

[@ahsiabukhari]

I laughed way too hard at Luke calling bs on Gigi hadid’s givenchy look🤣

[@godsavethequeen2798]

In his defense the ruching inspired by karls fan was a reach 😅😂

[@24kgoldplatedvermeil]

He just hates MMW lol

[@mysisterisafoodie]

He should have done Rita Ora for sheer! She nailed it!

[@ellealvarez1731]

You are very eloquent, just so classy and knows the topic so well. Awesome❤️

[@chamberpaint]

Having missed watching this, I had a great time with you showing these highlights. Excellent! Enjoyable snark.🖤

[@leerhode1021]

Bad Bunny got the memo and did the assignment…perfectly. 👼

[@jazziered142]

I don't know who the Bunny dude is, but he is doing it right.

[@nameisamine]

I was on tik tok and saw people saying “he needs to just come out”, I thought this look was actually quite masculine so I was surprised 😅

[@shannonceleste5557]

I'm disappointed that ppl on tiktok are still doin the lame sht like speculating on someone's sexuality. like It's 2023 y'all

[@nixie_moon]

I did like the backless look for mens

[@isabelharouny]

He’s wearing the same thing as Rihanna but everyone hates Rihanna’s look lol

[@Svengali26]

They should’ve invited Tilda Swinton in this event!! She would’ve shut down the red carpet for sure

[@chance1774]

and would’ve!! every event needs some tilda

[@bellebergeron4107]

I didn’t love Kylie‘s look at first, but after I read about the red and blue reference to the Chanel made a lot more sense. Something also worth noting is that Karl used to make capes for André Leon Talley who died this year, so the cape over her dress was supposed to pay homage towards him as well.

[@hayleeflores3026]

i adore your videos because you are so knowledgeable and you always do your homework. These are never just your opinion with no background. iconic

[@nameisamine]

I was baffled by Lil Nas X. Who comes to an event celebrating clothing, with a theme to honour carls work (with your clothing), and then decides to wear no clothes?

[@malteser4666]

I think he must have been going for shock value and creativity but it just wasn't right for this event.

[@fiji2674]

Insert tati clips “ time and place “ 😭

[@nightlyre198]

Lagerfeld was a racist, sexist POS. I think it’s extra appropriate to wear something like this as a big fat fuck you to him. Lil Nas X ate and left no crumbs.

[@barbiquearea]

He tried looking like a cat, but ended up looking more like a silver catfish.

[@ames-inthe-grass]

i think he was going for the cat thing like a few others did, but it wasn’t obvious. he had whiskers on his face, but that was it. and then like being bedazzled which lagerfeld is known for. it was a very loose interpretation i suppsoe

[@FredericChen]

Shoutout to Janelle Monáe, Anok Yai and Sora Choi for bringing IT

[@Chepina_tik]

i always learn so much about the fashion industry/houses/history from these reviews!

[@lalaland8185]

Fantastic review as always! I've avoided watching any photos of the Met until this video came out.

[@sha8photo]

My biggest issue with Rihanna’s look was how poorly it fit her bust

[@jenrae7002]

she is currently pregnant and might have experienced changes since a fitting ❤

[@everythingisawesome2903]

WORST DRESS OF THE EVENT.

[@Coffeegirl739]

I didnt like it at all 😓

[@phiwelove]

​@@everythingisawesome2903 worst dressed is far fetched

[@roshellegouldbourne787]

She literally looked like Bad Bunny.

[@kazuesohma2425]

The devil works hard, but Luke works harder! Literally put out two long and detailed videos in a row! Thank you for your service to fashion!

[@cannsmith]

This is his moment

[@luzsyd]

Here here

[@sigisings]

Yes, but to what end??? It's easy to scrutinize from a distance. I would like to hear reviews from someone who actually was present

[@valleygirl2530]

He’s astute, educated and honest in his wonderfully catty way!

[@sbr2439]

What I liked about Kidman's dress is that by wearing it, she became part of exhibit itself

[@animatedphysics3390]

So glad there'll be a part 2, I need your opinion on Harvey Guillén's outfit

[@johntucker9326]

It's refreshing to get this event responsibly observed and reported on by an enthusiastic student of fashion history as opposed to being subjected to the vacuous natterings spewed by the too often totally absurd, gussied up, hollow heads that are typically assigned to struggle covering such occasions on TV.🤮

[@ashlynn4366]

Anne Hathaway looked just insanely gorgeous. Love the Versace Chanel cross-references

[@jilldimassimo2394]

Great recap. I really appreciate your deep fashion knowledge. (Small note, they are not paper clips on Anne Hathaway -- they are safety pins.)

[@littlekingking]

I just found your channel and am thrilled you exist. I kinda wish I knew you because I know we’d be great friends. Thank you for your content!

[@_Sumeyo_]

*Personally, I just can't believe this year was Doja cat's first met-gala event, and she ate it up so beautifully and left no crumbs.! I'm just so proud of her.! UGH!*

[@pigeondance]

*no crumbs ✌️💞

[@MatterMeetsAntimatter]

…but I hated her “meow” talk.

[@_Sumeyo_]

@@MatterMeetsAntimatter Well, there's a reason why she's called doja *CAT*

[@SarahPaceSings]

She looked she she came from whoville... not a cat lol

[@_Sumeyo_]

@@SarahPaceSings Lawd have mercy.! 💀🗿

[@BoneappleG]

very VERY disappointed that we didn't see any obnoxious fendi fur moments! I wouldve loved to see to see someone dressed as a fendi monster charm too.

[@kaigrant88]

This is the breakdown and opinion video i was looking for. Not just people liking dresses just cause they like the person, not how well they fit the theme

[@Jose-sx4ql]

THANK YOU!!! Where the hell was the Chloe, Fendi, and Balmain Karl!? There were some amazing looks from the 80s and 90s collections like these celebrities really can’t follow a theme even when it’s simple!!!!!

[@barbiquearea]

I love Jenna Ortega's outfit. It looked like something out of a Tim Burton movie, which is very on brand for Jenna.

[@mnels5214]

Thom Browne killed it. To my mind, the star designer of this one. Jenna looked great.

[@BarbJoT]

She looked great, but it was a very predictable look. I was hoping to see her mature from Wednesday Adams and really switch it up. 🥱

[@DeclanOReilly]

@@BarbJoT I liked it , but I am wondering if she like a number of others were simply playing it safe after last years met gala and the amount of people that went off script in terms of theme.

[@qwertyboo]

​@@mnels5214 Thom Browne muses definitely won the night

[@mysisterisafoodie]

He should have gone Teyana Taylor for Thom Browne

[@tom_j.]

Anne ate everyone up as always😌💅

[@Bardibattles]

Let’s not lie now

[@samhidalgo6271]

​@@Bardibattlesthey didn't lie tho + Anne was the most talked about celebrity all over internet.

[@Bardibattles]

@@samhidalgo6271 They did lie and I don’t even know who Anne is 💀

[@samhidalgo6271]

@@Bardibattles i'm sure Anne is crying and so bothered by now bc apparantly a name "HEADBARDI" doesn't know her 💀

[@Bardibattles]

@@samhidalgo6271 HeadBardi doesn’t know her , imagine everyone else who doesn’t either…

[@FeyCarry]

Your take is always the realist and - at the same time - the most thoroughly argued 👏That's why we appreciate you

[@infinityandheaven]

luke, LOVE your HONEST commentaries! you don’t tiptoe around certain celebrities just because they have huge fandoms and this is why I love you!

[@MsLmariie]

kendall looks like a lady gaga backup dancer

[@debeenanderson6834]

Smh

[@valleygirl2530]

Rockette maybe.

[@boatymsboatface3929]

She looks goofy af

[@MatterMeetsAntimatter]

She wished she had ´that’ much talent!

[@JulianeGabriel]

Thank you so much! Your remarks are precise, and crisp. As if you had put some starch on your vocal chords in order to transport the sound of a great garment. So deeply entertaining.

[@Jmazz16]

Someone, someday, will find and understand the brilliance of your style & fashion knowledge and will employ your wisdom to create perfect Met Gala themed looks. I hope that day comes soon. The world of fashion deserves to see what you could create. We deserve it. YOU DESERVE IT TOO.

[@ItsVickyParkerJames]

First of all: I LIVE for these reviews every year 😍 Second of all: can we just mention that Kim K’s outfit looks kinda like what she wore at her Playboy shoot where we got the infamous ‘you’re doing amazing sweetie’ quote from momma Kris? … just saying.. Edit: also, can we just give a hand to Luke’s beyond impressive knowledge of fashion history???!??!?

[@valleygirl2530]

Yes what I was thinking too. But what was KIM thinking?

[@fangal12]

I also loved Rihanna's fur look so much more than the actual Met look

[@en2186]

I hated that outfit, it looked so tacky and the fur just looked bad. But very on brand for chanel (maybe fendi too)

[@Shanny167]

Man stop the 🧢 that shit ugly

[@reddy272]

I think this is the most I've ever heard Luke swear in a video 😂 Love how fired up he gets! And I could hear him talk all day about fashion history.

[@agatheb]

I personally thought that they should have done a "Momento Mori" type of met gala bc so many great designers have died in the past few years. It would have been much more interesting bc we would've seen so many hommages!

[@trinitymaree4073]

Okay but Anna Wintours dress/coat has diamante cats on it, I live for it 💅 how did he not notice?!?!

[@fangal12]

I adored her coat and even the way the sheath dress fell underneath.

[@comeawaywithme]

Anne Hathaway was a DREAM. Seeing her in motion was awesome too bc she was selling the hell out of that dress (as she should!) It was so satisfying to watch. Also, ngl my heart broke when you gave Rih worst dressed but I guess I can't be surprised. I liked the camelia hood thingy, but her dress was a total letdown; looked like a bedsheet 😩

[@rockcriedout7679]

So nice to see Nicole and Keith looking happy and in love after so many years. She looked so pretty in her dress, I love that she owns it and rewore it ❤

[@selena___]

Love the chapters. Loved Anne and Jenna. Can’t wait for you to review Florence in Valentino

[@mnels5214]

"It's a little busy" was often used for Karl, so I guess Billie was a huge success. And wasn't it Luke who said that she would be a great match for Simone Rocha? Ha ha!

[@warmgreytenpercent]

Yeah I love that look!

[@Lola-wf3de]

The look is good just not on theme

[@notyourproblem474]

The thing with Karl busy designs is that somehow, it made sense, it was coherent despite all the extras (not a personal favorite but still). Billie's dress simply looks messy. Still pretty but far more confusing.

[@goblinfolk]

ice spice got the special last minute invite from anna (they saw so many A list celebs weren’t pulling up so they prob invited her for buzz) happy she got to go but it’s messed up they probably used her and she didn’t get to deliver in short time

[@dev6591]

Watching your Karl history video before this made watching this one that much more fun/engaging!! Amazing job, Luke :-)

[@spilledsalt4862]

I want this guy as the bouncer for this event next year. Make people scared to not be on theme.

[@JOANAS30]

1. Found very interesting that you thought Emma's Miu Miu look was good on her. For me every time I look at it, it just seems cheap and doesn't seem to fit properly. 2. Loved, loved, loved your sassy comments on Gigi's dress 😂 3. Sad that you did not mention the transformation on Janelle's outfit. 4. For me Jenny's outfit looked too Wednesday Adams, it seemed like she now is always playing that character. 5. Kim was just boring for me, chains would be more interesting and seeing the spanx just feels cheap. 6. Kylie also feels boring (imo) and Gaultier could have done so much more. 7. Margot, specially with the Barbie movie about to come out, could have done something so fun and Karl related. The theme this year seemed to be, on theme, but boring. 8. Loved the french fries comment and I'm with you on that one. Rihanna has such amazing show stopping moments on the Met Gala, that arriving last for this feels you were deceived xD

[@reikun86]

7. Ooh. I think they could've done something cool like Mattel did with the 40th Anniversary Barbie doll. They made a dress that was an homage to Barbie's original black and white bathing suit.

[@BarbJoT]

I thought Emma looked horrible!

[@JOANAS30]

@@reikun86 exactly, Barbie is known to have done fashion collabs. It could have been such an exciting moment and good promotion. But I feel like outside of movies, Margot is not really into fashion. At least it seems that way to me. Oh well :3