Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt made her Met Gala debut at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's most fashion-savvy party of the year on Monday evening.
Looking ethereal in an all-white gown by Nepalese-American couturist Prabal Gurung, Bhatt said the look was down to her fascination for “iconic Chanel brides”. As such, Bhatt followed the theme — inspired by Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld — to a tee. She even referenced Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette, and her own white cat Edward in an Instagram post explaining her look, dubbing it "Choup-Ed".
Bhatt wrote: “Season after season, the genius of Karl Lagerfeld shone through in the most innovative and awe-inspiring couture. My look tonight was inspired from this and in particular by supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s 1992 Chanel bridal look.
“I wanted to do something that felt authentic (hello, pearls!) and proudly made in India. The embroidery, made with 100,000 pearls is a labour of love by Prabal Gurung. I’m so proud to wear you for my first Met.
"A girl can never have too many pearls… and the right accessories to complement the look, which in our case translated to the bow of pearls on my hair.
"Oh, and it’s white, for my Choup-Ed.”
Despite the Met's penchant for bold, even bizarre outfits, Bhatt's pristine look was hailed as a triumph, with many fans and fashion critics deeming it angelic. Even Nitasha Gaurav, the stylist responsible for Ranveer Singh's outlandish wardrobe, commented: “Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.”
See all the looks from the 2023 Met Gala
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Alia Bhatt, in a custom Prabal Gurung, attends the 2023 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. Getty Images -
Rihanna, in custom Valentino, and A$AP Rocky arrive fashionably late. AP -
Cardi B attends the 2023 Met Gala, which honoured the late Karl Lagerfeld, in a monochrome look by Chenpeng Studio. AP -
Gigi Hadid in custom Givenchy. AFP -
Gisele Bundchen wears vintage Chanel. EPA -
Margot Robbie in Chanel. Reuters -
Priyanka Chopra, in Valentino, with husband Nick Jonas. AP -
Doja Cat chanelled Choupette in custom Oscar de la Renta. AFP -
Jennifer Lopez in Ralph Lauren. AP -
Anna Wintour in vintage Chanel, arrives with British actor Bill Nighy. EPA -
Kim Kardashian in custom Schiaparelli. Reuters -
Florence Pugh in Valentino. Getty Images -
Jeremy Pope attends in a Balmain cape emblazoned with Karl Lagerfeld's face. AFP -
British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones in Gucci. AFP -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a floral black cape by June Ambrose. AFP -
Conan Gray pays homage to Lagerfeld's signature style. AFP -
Designer Olivier Rousteing carries a 'Karl who?' bag. AFP -
Amber Valletta arrives in a fan-inspired outfit. AFP -
Olivia Rodrigo in Thom Browne. Getty Images -
Miranda Kerr in Dior. AP -
Serena Williams sticks to black and white. AFP -
Janelle Monae wears custom Thom Browne. Reuters -
Kendall Jenner in custom Marc Jacobs. AFP -
Bad Bunny in a white suit and floral cape by Jacquemus. Getty Images -
Jared Leto attends as Choupette, Lagerfeld's cat. AP -
Viola Davis in hot pink. AP -
Anne Hathaway in custom Versace. AP -
Pedro Pascal bares his legs in red and black. AFP -
Julia Garner in custom Gucci. AFP -
Sienna Miller wears all-black. AFP -
Teyana Taylor in Thom Browne. AP -
Kylie Jenner in custom Jean Paul Gaultier. Reuters -
Billie Eilish wears Simone Rocha. EPA -
Karlie Kloss in Loewe. EPA -
Mindy Kaling in Jonathan Simkhai. Reuters -
Jodie Comer in Burberry. AP -
Lily Collins wears a black cape emblazoned with the word 'Karl'. AFP -
Stormzy attends. AP -
Allison Williams wears Patou. Reuters -
Jordan Roth in Schiaparelli. Reuters -
Cara Delevingne pays homage to Lagerfeld with her hairdo. AFP -
Jeremy Scott in one of his own designs. AP -
Jenna Ortega attends. AP -
Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba attend. Getty Images -
Lila Grace Moss and Kate Moss in Fendi, with designer Kim Jones. AFP -
Lizzo in Chanel. Getty Images -
Olivia Wilde in Chloe. AFP -
Irina Shayk arrives. EPA -
Michaela Coel arrives. AFP -
Rihanna arrives in custom Valentino. AFP
