Thought the 2023 awards season was impressive? Well, the fashion community would like you to hold their clutch.

The first Monday in May, which, for the uninformed, means the most stylish stars from around the world flocked to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2023 Met Gala. In other words, prepare yourself for the chicest, most glamorous—and let's be honest, most exclusive—party of the year.

As for what inspired the Costume Institute's annual benefit? This year's theme was "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," honoring the Chanel designer who died in February 2019 from complications of pancreatic cancer at age 85.

"Karl was so much more than our greatest and most prolific designer," Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour previously shared. "His creative genius was breathtaking and to be his friend was an exceptional gift."

And, on May 1, we were gifted with unforgettable looks from the event's hosts Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer and Dua Lipa plus guests like Gisele Bündchen and Rita Ora.

Alas, Blake Lively, who has become a Met Gala staple, didn't do us a simple favor by gracing us with her presence. Rather, the Gossip Girl alum be watched from her couch with husband Ryan Reynolds.

You know you missed her, but if you also caught all the action from the comfort of your home, allow E! to be your one and only source on all the can't-miss moments, starting with every star's must-see arrival below...

In Jean Paul Gaultier

In Givenchy

In Thom Browne

In Schiaparelli

In Valentino

In Jacquemus

In Chanel SS07 Couture

In BOSS

In Chanel

In Valentino

In Karl Lagerfeld

In Karl Lagerfeld

In Ralph Lauren

In Thom Browne

In Marc Jacobs

In Valentino

In Atelier Versace

In Oscar de la Renta

In custom Simone Rocha with Cartier jewelry

In Marc Jacobs

In Chanel

In Prada

In Thom Browne

In Gucci and Bucherer Fine Jewellery

In Simkhai

In Gucci

In Valentino

In Valentino

In Gucci