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At the Met Gala, Karl Lagerfeld Was the Evening’s Star

Attendees stayed on dress code — with some over-the-top interpretations — for the annual event, which paid homage to the late designer.
Dua Lipa, one of the evening's co-chairs, wore archival Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Dua Lipa, one of the evening's co-chairs, wore archival Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld. (Getty Images)

For once, Met Gala attendees didn’t have any trouble sticking to the theme.

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