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Longtime Chanel muse Cara Delevingne emulated her ‘dear friend’ Karl Lagerfeld in honor of the star-studded opening of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition A Line of Beauty, dedicated to his designs, in Manhattan on Monday.

When the ‘genius’ German designer died, age 85, in 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer – the British 30-year-old wrote that he was ‘one of the most interesting and caring men I have ever met.’

‘I cried on the way here a little bit,’ Cara – who created a capsule ‘Cara Loves Karl’ collection last year – admitted to Vogue on Monday.

‘Its an amazing way to remember him.’

Delevingne transformed into ‘Cara Lagerfeld’ by donning a ‘silvery blue’ short wig by Noah Scott, which was coiffed into textured waves by hairstylist Danielle Priano.

Longtime Chanel muse! Cara Delevingne emulated her 'dear friend' Karl Lagerfeld in honor of the star-studded opening of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition A Line of Beauty, dedicated to his designs, in Manhattan on Monday

Longtime Chanel muse! Cara Delevingne emulated her ‘dear friend’ Karl Lagerfeld in honor of the star-studded opening of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition A Line of Beauty, dedicated to his designs, in Manhattan on Monday

The Carnival Row star donned a white custom Karl Lagerfeld mini shirt-dress, black thigh-high leg warmers, matching stilettos, fingerless gloves, and Chrome Hearts jewelry selected by styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.

Karl – who first hired Cara in 2012 – was rarely seen without one of his iconic white shirts, of which he’s said to have owned ‘thousands.’

It was Delevingne’s 11th time attending the $50K/ticket Costume Institute benefit, and enlisted make-up artist Hung Vanngo and nail artist Thuy Nguyen to complete her special look for the evening.

The Tell It Like a Woman actress experienced a wake-up call after ‘heartbreaking’ images published by DailyMail.com last year compelled her to check herself into $50K/month rehab Cirque Lodge in Utah for mental health and substance abuse issues last December.

On Monday, Cara – who boasts 64.1M social media followers – shared an Instagram slideshow of her Met Gala look captioned: ‘This one’s for you KL.’

‘She is the It Girl of the moment, because she’s not fake,’ Lagerfeld gushed of Delevingne back in 2013.

‘She’s a real person. There’s something real and caring about her. She’s not fake. [I worked with her] when she was unknown, well yeah, because from the second I saw her I knew there was something [special about her].’

The Only Murders in the Building star has been hard at work filming her mystery role opposite Emma Roberts in the 12th season of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s FX horror anthology series, American Horror Story.

'He changed my life': When the 'genius' German designer died, age 85, in 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer - the British 30-year-old wrote that he was 'one of the most interesting and caring men I have ever met'

Karl Lagerfeld pictured at the 2008 Met Gala

‘He changed my life’: When the ‘genius’ German designer (R) died, age 85, in 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer – the British 30-year-old wrote that he was ‘one of the most interesting and caring men I have ever met’

Cara - who created a capsule 'Cara Loves Karl' collection last year - admitted to Vogue on Monday: 'I cried on the way here a little bit. Its an amazing way to remember him'

Cara – who created a capsule ‘Cara Loves Karl’ collection last year – admitted to Vogue on Monday: ‘I cried on the way here a little bit. Its an amazing way to remember him’

Wigging out! Delevingne transformed into 'Cara Lagerfeld' by donning a 'silvery blue' short wig by Noah Scott, which was coiffed into textured waves by hairstylist Danielle Priano

Wigging out! Delevingne transformed into ‘Cara Lagerfeld’ by donning a ‘silvery blue’ short wig by Noah Scott, which was coiffed into textured waves by hairstylist Danielle Priano

Fan it out! The Carnival Row star donned a white custom Karl Lagerfeld mini shirt-dress, black thigh-high leg warmers, matching stilettos, fingerless gloves, and Chrome Hearts jewelry selected by styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn

Fan it out! The Carnival Row star donned a white custom Karl Lagerfeld mini shirt-dress, black thigh-high leg warmers, matching stilettos, fingerless gloves, and Chrome Hearts jewelry selected by styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn

Long train: Karl - who first hired Cara in 2012 - was rarely seen without one of his iconic white shirts, of which he's said to have owned 'thousands'

Long train: Karl – who first hired Cara in 2012 – was rarely seen without one of his iconic white shirts, of which he’s said to have owned ‘thousands’

Meet Gala veteran: It was Delevingne's 11th time attending the $50K/ticket Costume Institute benefit, and enlisted make-up artist Hung Vanngo and nail artist Thuy Nguyen to complete her special look for the evening

Meet Gala veteran: It was Delevingne’s 11th time attending the $50K/ticket Costume Institute benefit, and enlisted make-up artist Hung Vanngo and nail artist Thuy Nguyen to complete her special look for the evening

Miracle: The Tell It Like a Woman actress experienced a wake-up call after 'heartbreaking' images published by DailyMail.com last year compelled her to check herself into $50K/month rehab Cirque Lodge in Utah for mental health and substance abuse issues last December

Miracle: The Tell It Like a Woman actress experienced a wake-up call after ‘heartbreaking’ images published by DailyMail.com last year compelled her to check herself into $50K/month rehab Cirque Lodge in Utah for mental health and substance abuse issues last December

Showrunner Halley Feiffer penned every episode of season 12, which is loosely based on Danielle Valentine’s novel Delicate Condition (heavily inspired by Rosemary’s Baby) that doesn’t hit shelves until August 1.

Cara – who suffers from ADHD – is currently dating singer Minke after her past pansexual romances with Ashley Benson, Paris Jackson, St. Vincent, Michelle Rodriguez, Jake Bugg, and Miley Cyrus.

But no one would know Delevingne had she not been the nepotistically-privileged granddaughter of publishing magnate Sir Jocelyn Stevens and goddaughter of Joan Collins.

The decision to honor Karl has sparked controversy given the many offensive remarks he has made over the years, from slamming the #MeToo movement to opposing same-sex marriage.

‘I’m against it for a very simple reason: In the 60s they all said we had the right to the difference. And now, suddenly, they want a bourgeois life,’ he told Vice of same-sex marriage.

‘It’s difficult to imagine—one of the papas at work and the other at home with the baby. How would that be for the baby? I don’t know. I see more lesbians married with babies than I see boys married with babies. And I also believe more in the relationship between mother and child than in that between father and child.’

While he ultimately showed his support for same-sex marriage at his spring 2013 Chanel haute couture show, he still said he was ‘less keen’ on same-sex couples adopting children, according to AP.

Along with the Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who runs and hosts the annual event, the 2023 MET Gala will also be co-hosted by Penelope Cruz, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel and also Roger Federer.

On Monday, Cara - who boasts 64.1M social media followers - shared an Instagram slideshow of her Met Gala look captioned: 'This one's for you KL'

On Monday, Cara – who boasts 64.1M social media followers – shared an Instagram slideshow of her Met Gala look captioned: ‘This one’s for you KL’

Lagerfeld gushed of Delevingne back in 2013: 'She is the It Girl of the moment, because she's not fake. She's a real person. There's something real and caring about her. She's not fake. [I worked with her] when she was unknown, well yeah, because from the second I saw her I knew there was something [special about her]'

Lagerfeld gushed of Delevingne back in 2013: ‘She is the It Girl of the moment, because she’s not fake. She’s a real person. There’s something real and caring about her. She’s not fake. [I worked with her] when she was unknown, well yeah, because from the second I saw her I knew there was something [special about her]’

Action! The Only Murders in the Building star (L, pictured April 24) has been hard at work filming her mystery role opposite Emma Roberts (R) in the 12th season of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's FX horror anthology series, American Horror Story

Action! The Only Murders in the Building star (L, pictured April 24) has been hard at work filming her mystery role opposite Emma Roberts (R) in the 12th season of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s FX horror anthology series, American Horror Story

Heavily inspired by Rosemary's Baby: Showrunner Halley Feiffer penned every episode of season 12, which is loosely based on Danielle Valentine's novel Delicate Condition that doesn't hit shelves until August 1

Heavily inspired by Rosemary’s Baby: Showrunner Halley Feiffer penned every episode of season 12, which is loosely based on Danielle Valentine’s novel Delicate Condition that doesn’t hit shelves until August 1 

While the show may be known for its glitzy and over-the-top red carpet – with details of what occurs inside often remaining mysterious – at its heart, it is a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Last year, the 2022 MET Gala alone raised a grand total of $17.4 million, reported Billboard.

This year the price of admission has been raised from $30,000 to $50,000, according to Page Six.

Even if you have the funds, that doesn’t guarantee you entry into the party.

Every guest has to be invited, and a waiting list exists for the coveted golden ticket.

And status matters, according to The New York Times, meaning the hottest stars are a shoo in for an invite.

Paris Hilton is among the big names attending in what will be her first Met Gala.

Meanwhile, Blake Lively, a frequent attendee, announced she will not be at the party.

‘I will be watching,’ she said, according to People .

Elle Fanning, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony are among the other celebs attending.

As for Wintour’s role in the bash, Vogue’s editor-in-chief organizes the party and oversees the guest list and even the menu.

She has served as the Met Gala’s chairwoman since 1994 and continues to serve look after look at every event.



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