It’s the day after the first Monday in May, and in the fashion world, the biggest topic of discussion on the agenda is the Met Gala. This year, attendees were tasked with flaunting their finest outfits inspired by the work and life of designer Karl Lagerfeld, to mark the opening of the Met Museum’s Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty exhibition. The 2023 theme was a controversial one, spotlighting a figure who undoubtedly had tremendous impact on the industry during his time at various prominent fashion houses (Chloé, Fendi, Chanel, Balmain, and more), but whose legacy is also marred by problematic stances on issues including gender, sexuality, race, and size.