Jennifer Lopez made a striking entrance at the Met Gala on Monday, exuding fierceness and femininity.
The 53-year-old singer donned a breathtaking Ralph Lauren ensemble featuring a midriff-baring halter gown paired with a flowing pink silk satin skirt adorned with a stunning handcrafted floral collar.
Her look was further accentuated with towering platforms, black silk evening gloves, and dazzling diamond jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz, including a magnificent pink ring featuring over 10 carats of natural pink diamonds.
Jennifer Lopez made a triumphant return to the Met Gala red carpet in a stunning Ralph Lauren gown at the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Adding a touch of edginess to her ensemble, Lopez topped it off with a leather beret trimmed with fishnet material.
Unfortunately, her husband, Ben Affleck, was absent from the event. Though he had joined her at the Met Gala in 2021, he did not walk the red carpet with her that night.
Despite initial reservations, she seemed to have grown fond of the unconventional accessory. The South Park star shared with La La Anthony for Vogue, “I wasn’t sure about the hat, but now I’m kinda feeling it.” Overall, her outfit was a bold and confident statement that perfectly embodied the theme of the evening.
Jennifer Lopez expressed some uncertainty about her veiled fascinator headpiece that honored the memory of the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away at the age of 85 in 2019 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The Grammy-nominated celebrity opened up to the outlet about the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, to whom the theme and dress code was dedicated.
“I hate throwing around the word ‘iconic’ because everyone uses it so much, but he actually was such an iconic figure in fashion,” she said.
“When you think of the last 50 years, if you think of five people in fashion, he’s one of them. What he did with Chanel for so long and keeping that brand so fresh, young and alive — he really was a genius.”
Jennifer Lopez looked radiant in her black-and-pink dress, which featured a crisscrossed black front that provided just enough coverage for her breasts while showing off her toned abs (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Lopez, a seasoned attendee at star-studded events, also shared her personal connection to Lagerfeld.
“I got to meet [Lagerfeld]. For a little girl from the Bronx who kinda aspired to be in the fashion world and to be an entertainer, to meet people like that was always such a dream to me,” said Lopez.
“So, it’s a real honor to be here to celebrate him tonight.” On social media, Lopez offered a glimpse into her preparation for the event, including a fun photoshoot and celebratory drinks with her glam squad.
This year’s Met Gala theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” paid homage to the late fashion designer, who worked at several prestigious fashion houses, including Balmain, Chloé, Fendi, and Chanel. As such, the dress code for the gala was “in honor of Karl.” The event’s official co-chairs were Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa.