MET Gala 2023 LIVE: Everything you need to know about the most important red carpet of the year

This May 1st will be held the Met Gala 2023, one of the most anticipated events in the world of fashion. Organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to raise funds for the Museum’s Dress Institute, throughout its more than 70 years of existence it has positioned itself as one of the most glamorous nights of the year, where The world’s most famous celebrities appear dressed by today’s top designers. And although the gala itself is away from the cameras, its red carpet receives worldwide attention year after year, and this 2023 does not seem to be an exception.

What will be the theme this year?

Just as important as the celebrities and designers who will participate this year is the theme, which changes from edition to edition. Unlike 2022, where it was chosen to bring back the fashion of the Golden Age of the United States (1870-1890), this time the Met Gala will pay homage to one of its greats, Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019), German designer and former creative director of Chanel. Thus, all the guests will have to wear a design that is “in honor of Karl”, a premise that considering the artist’s long career gives a wide catalog to be inspired.

In addition to being the night’s theme, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will also have an exhibit titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” honoring his many contributions. to haute couture and which will be open to the public between May 5 and July 16.

When will the Met Gala 2023 be?

The Met Gala always takes place on the first Monday in May, which this year coincidentally coincides with the first day of the month. The broadcast of the event will begin that day at 6:30 pm Eastern time and 5:30 pm local time (Peru).

Here is the start time in other countries in the region:

United States: 3:30 pm (Pacific Time) / 6:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Mexico: 4:30 p.m.

Peru: 5:30 p.m.

Colombia: 5:30 p.m.

Venezuela: 6:30 p.m.

Chile: 6:30 p.m.

Argentina: 7:30 p.m.

Spain: 0:30 am on May 2

Where to see the red carpet of the Met Gala 2023?

The red carpet of the Met Gala can be seen through Vogue magazine’s YouTube channel, as well as its social networks such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Here the live broadcast:

Who will be the hosts of the night?

The guests will not be the only stars of the night and some celebrities have joined the gala as hosts. This year this group is made up of the Spanish actress Penélope Cruz, the tennis player Roger Federer, the singer Dua Lipa and the actress/screenwriter Michaela Coel.