- Elle Fanning’s Met Gala 2023 outfit was inspired by her first encounter with fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.
- Lagerfeld asked to photograph Fanning for his Little Black Jacket book after a Chanel fashion show in 2011, and put a daisy crown on her head.
- Fanning’s outfit is a touching tribute to Lagerfeld and the impact he had on her life.
On the red carpet at the Met Gala 2023, Elle Fanning turned heads with her stunning Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood-designed wood faerie look. But it wasn’t just the dress that caught everyone’s attention, it was also the backstory behind it.
Fanning shared that her outfit was inspired by her first-ever fashion show, the 2011 Chanel haute couture show, where she met legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
After the show, Lagerfeld asked to photograph Fanning for his Little Black Jacket book. Fanning, who was just 13 years old at the time, was ecstatic.
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Elle Fanning described the experience as “surreal” and “magical.” Lagerfeld put a daisy crown on her head, and Fanning felt like she was transformed into a magical creature. “I thought, this is what Karl wanted me to look like, so this is what I’m doing tonight,” she said.
Elle Fanning shared the original photograph on her Instagram, along with a touching tribute to Lagerfeld. “I’ll never forget that day,” she wrote. “Karl was larger than life, and I was just a small girl in awe of his brilliance. He taught me so much about fashion, but also about life. I miss him every day.”
Elle Fanning Met Gala 2023 FAQs
What was Elle Fanning’s inspiration for her Met Gala 2023 outfit?
Fanning’s outfit was inspired by her first-ever fashion show, the 2011 Chanel haute couture show, where she met legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
What did Karl Lagerfeld do after meeting Elle Fanning at the Chanel fashion show?
Lagerfeld asked to photograph Fanning for his Little Black Jacket book, and put a daisy crown on her head for the photoshoot.
What did Elle Fanning say about Karl Lagerfeld in her tribute on Instagram?
Fanning wrote a touching tribute to Lagerfeld, describing him as “larger than life” and someone who taught her so much about fashion and life.
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