The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

bitedesignerprofile F rom supermodel Ashley Graham’s custom gown inspired by 1980s Chanel, rapper Cardi B’s feminine spin on Karl Lagerfeld’s uniform, actors Ke Huy Quan and Simu Liu sporting the designer’s signature style, to actor and musician Jared Leto’s lifelike giant Choupette cat costume, the 2023 Met Gala was arguably the most creative yet. The annual fundraising event for the Metropol- itan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City was themed Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty and celebrated the late designer. This ode to Lagerfeld’s artistic genius and profound influence on fashion captured his unique ability to create beauty through lines. These qualities included his precise cuts on garments, the legendary sketches that initiated his designs, and the overall silhouettes he crafted. The red carpet Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty event drew inspiration from his prolific work, tran- scending fashion design into photography, illustration, and publishing. The accompanying exhibition at The Met’s Costume Institute showcased a curated Special Designer Profile KARL LAGERFELD