Every year on the first Monday in May, the industry’s most beloved A-list personalities gather alongside top fashion designers to ascend the legendary steps of Manhattan’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. And this year? The theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” which turned out quite a few Chanel-esque bridal looks (as well as some more out-there feline prosthetics in honor of Lagerfeld’s beloved cat).
Audrey Hepburn-inspired fringe and effortlessly chic waves also took over the 2023 Met Gala hairstyle trends — and Lily James was among the stars who stepped out in cool-girl micro bangs that are a major trend of the year.
The modern bangs and slicked-back ’do in a sultry deep espresso hue is thanks to celeb-loved hairstylist Halley Brisker, who used Olaplex products to create the ultra-sleek texture.
As for the glam? Valeria Ferreira handled James’ skin care prep and makeup, first treating James’ skin with Charlotte Tilbury formulas. And as the UK-born star is a Tilbury ambassador, Ferreira used the brand’s the cult-fave cosmetics, too. Among the standouts: The new Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pink Pop lent James her glow, while her bronze-y eye makeup was created using shades from the Instant Eye Palette in Smokey Eyes Are Forever.
Other hair transformations also ruled the carpet, as seen on Florence Pugh, who arrived on the carpeted steps with a freshly shaved head, and Jessica Chastain, who ditched her signature copper tresses for an icy blonde shade.
