Double Take: Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang Twin in Iconic Chloé Violin Dress and Platforms at 2023 Met Gala

When Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City, they made fashion history by inadvertently “twinning” in the same iconic Chloé silhouette.

Both women chose to honor the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” theme with a floor-length homage to the designer’s legendary 1983 “Violin” dress.

While the Don’t Worry Darling director opted for a modern reinterpretation in stark white styled with gold platform heels, Vogue China editor Margaret Zhang stayed true to the original 1983 archive aesthetic in classic black.

Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang both stepped out in the iconic Chloé Violin dress at the 2023 Met Gala, honoring the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” theme at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages / M10s / TheNews2 / Cover Images)

They had the same idea and turned the original cocktail dress into a floor-length one, but Zhang’s had gold embellishments on the hem that matched the glittering gold violin panel in the center.

While Wilde had the gold Wonder Woman-esque arm cuffs and the original design had gloves, Zhang opted for none but added a flowing cape instead.

Margaret Zhang’s Chloé Violin dress featured a flowing cape and gold embellishments on the hem (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

The American actress had her blonde hair cascading in soft glam waves. Meanwhile, the then-29-year-old editor took an edgier approach, with electric-blue hair and dark sunglasses reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld’s favorite accessory.

As for footwear, both women leaned into platform heels to support the drama of the floor-length gowns—Olivia Wilde in gold platforms that echoed the metallic detailing of her look, and Margaret Zhang in sleek black platform pumps that grounded her archival-inspired silhouette.

Margaret Zhang completed her archival-inspired Chloé Violin dress with sleek black platform pumps, grounding the dramatic silhouette beneath dark sunglasses and electric-blue hair (Credit: M10s / TheNews2 / Cover Images)

According to the Evening Standard, this is the first time that a fashion faux pas like this happened at the annual star-studded event. But both Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang seemed to take it in stride, taking to Instagram to react to their twinning outfits.

Olivia Wilde acknowledged it on her Instagram Story with the caption: “Great minds.” She added, “If you’re gonna twin with anyone, make it @margaretzhang.”

Margaret Zhang also responded by reposting the story and writing, “CUE THE STRINGS.”

Margaret Zhang at The Pierre Hotel ahead of the 2023 Met Gala (Credit: M10s / TheNews2 / Cover Images)

The theme for that year’s Met Gala was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, honoring the late designer, who worked at several major fashion houses, including Chloé, Fendi, Balmain, and Chanel. The event’s official co-chairs were Roger Federer, Penélope Cruz, Dua Lipa, and Michaela Coel.

Although Olivia Wilde and Margaret Zhang had the same idea, they each added their own personal touch to the iconic garment and confidently ascended the carpeted steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in their own distinct style.

That said, whose interpretation of the iconic Chloé Violin dress do you prefer?

What the 2023 Met Gala Revealed About Red-Carpet Shoes

While couture gowns often dominate Met Gala headlines, the footwear choices beneath them tell an equally important story.

From concealed platform pumps to towering stilettos designed to balance dramatic silhouettes, the 2023 Met Gala reinforced how shoes quietly shape red-carpet proportions, posture, and presence. Below, we revisit standout Met Gala moments where footwear played a defining role—even when it wasn’t always visible at first glance.